Legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passes away at 69. The legend who popularized disco music in the late 1970s-80s, died at a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday night. He was suffering from a sleep-related breathing disorder. Celebs from Bollywood posted and expressed their grief.
Hema Malini pays tribute and wrote: Bappi Lahiri or Bappi Da as he was affly called, passed away around midnight. He will be remembered for his new disco music & fast numbers which he introduced in films, something no one had done earlier. He will be sorely missed by the industry & by all his many fans. Condolences
Bappi Lahiri or Bappi Da as he was affly called, passed away around midnight.He will be remembered for his new disco music & fast numbers which he introduced in films, something no one had done earlier.He will be sorely missed by the industry & by all his many fans. Condolences🙏
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) February 16, 2022
Bollywood legendry actress Tanuja with daughter Kajol reaches singer’s residence. She also shared a post on her account and wrote, “Today we lost the disco king, Bappi Da you were not only an amazing music composer and singer but also a beautiful and happy soul. End of an Era. May your soul rest in peace. #RIP #BappiLahiri.”
Deeply anguished at the demise of legendary music director and singer Bappi Lahiri. I had a great association with Bappi da. He gave numerous chartbusters for me which contributed immensely to my films’ popularity. He will always be remembered for his unique style and his great enthusiasm for life which reflected in his music. My heartfelt condolences to all his near and dear ones, wrote Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi
Bappi da was a genuine person, a great lover of food. He spoke to everyone with love, he would never speak ill of anyone or raise his voice at anyone. He was very dependable, you could always count on him, wrote Singer Anuradha Paudwal.
