Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who popularized disco music in Indian cinema in the 80s and 90s, died on Tuesday night following multiple health issues. He was 69.
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Lahiri was prominently known for his Bollywood songs that included ‘Chalte Chalte’, ‘Disco Dancer’, and ‘Sharaabi’. His distinct look that consisted of several gold chains, golden embellishments, velvety cardigans and sunglasses.
According to Times of India, a source at the hospital said, “ Bappi Lahiri had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home. He was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues.”
The source added, “He died due to OSA (Obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight.”
Celebrities from India and Pakistan expressed grief on Bappi Lahiri’s demise
Pakistani Singer and Composer Shuja Haider
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Singer Adnan Sami
He was India’s First ‘ROCK STAR’!!
He was full of love & generosity!
Will miss him dearly…“Chalte Chalte…
Mere Ye Geet Yaad Rakhna…
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna…
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna…”Rest in peace dear Bappi Da…🙏🖤
#BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/a1VsE0vlWO
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) February 16, 2022
Actress Vidya Balan
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Cricketer Yuvraj Singh
Sad news of the passing away of legendary musician #BappiLahiri ji 🙏🏻 he will be fondly remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which are loved by people of all ages. My condolences to the family. RIP #BappiDa ॐ शान्ति 🙏🏻
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 16, 2022
Actress Kajol
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Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar
RIP Bappi Lahiri. I was surprised to see the popularity of this song among Russians and other former Soviet Union countries. Everyone’s favourite song there and almost like a second anthem in their country. https://t.co/Ww8tOIe5c6
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) February 16, 2022
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur
When I was struggling to find my place in cinema, before I became a director. Bappi Lahiri was already a star composer. He composed some beautiful melodies for our film Toote Khilone, that are still remembered and sung today decades later #RIPBappiLahiri @AzmiShabana https://t.co/Qo2fKSV52k
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) February 16, 2022
Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
Om Shanti. One of my favourite songs of his was from my fathers film Saheb . Sad day #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/6gUq2d5xHd
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) February 16, 2022
Actor Anupam Kher
क्यों चले जाते है दुनिया से कुछ लोग?? बप्पी दा! ओम् शांति। 🙏💔 pic.twitter.com/pHEYTg1f9f
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 16, 2022
Director Hansal Mehta
Another legend gone. #BappiLahiri. Had the good fortune of working closely with him when I shot an ad for p&g and then when I worked with White Feather Films for @_SanjayGupta. Man of incredible melody and talent. pic.twitter.com/FlQUiPm9yl
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) February 16, 2022
Actress Huma Qureshi
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Actor Govinda
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Singer Shreya Ghoshal
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Singer Mika Singh
He will be in our hearts forever..
I was fortunate enough to do so many shows with him and sing live together.. this was my tribute to the Legend. May God bless his soul, rest in eternal peace. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 https://t.co/lYf9x6Io8p— King Mika Singh (@MikaSingh) February 16, 2022
Actor Aftab Shivdasani
A legend lost. 💔
Rest in glory Bappi da.
Prayers and condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti. 💐 🪔 pic.twitter.com/TPkZEhqm3C— Aftab Shivdasani 😷 (@AftabShivdasani) February 16, 2022
Actor Adnan Siddique
Actor Ahmed Ali Butt
Personal Life
Bappi Lahiri was born into a Bengali Brahmin family in Jalpaiguri. His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both were Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet. He was their only child. His relatives include singer Kishore Kumar, his maternal uncle.
Bappi began to play tabla at the age of 3. Initially, he was trained by his parents. Bappi Lahiri has left behind two children, a son Bappa Lahiri and a daughter Rema Lahiri. His son is married to Taneesha Lahiri with whom he has a son Krishh Lahiri.
