Bappi Lahiri, a popular singer-composer, died on Tuesday night at the age of 69 in a Mumbai hospital owing to severe health difficulties. His cremation will take place on Thursday, according to a statement from his family.
As word of the Oo La La singer’s passing spread, fans and celebrities started flooding social media with condolences to Bappi Lahiri.
Several Bollywood stars, including Akshay Kumar, AR Rahman, Vicky Kaushal, and others, have written messages of support on their own social media pages.
Today, the music business lost another treasure… Bappi Da, your voice inspired millions, including me, to dance. We’d want to express our gratitude for the joy you’ve offered us via your music. I extend my sincere sympathies to the family. Om Shanti, “the Garam Masala star tweeted.
Ajay Devgn, on the other hand, remarked, “Bappi Da was very adorable in person. However, his music had an edge. With Chalte Chalte, Suraksha, and Disco Dancer, he brought a more current sound to Hindi film music. Dada Shanti. “You will be much missed.”
Bappi Lahiri, well known for his obsession with gold, had B-town dancing in the 1980s and 1990s with his famous disco tracks such as Chalte Chalte, Disco Dancer, and Sharaabi.
Today we lost another gem from the music industry… Bappi Da,your voice was the reason for millions to dance, including me. Thank you for all the happiness you brought through your music. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 16, 2022
Bappi Da was so endearing in person. But, his music had an edge. He introduced a more contemporary style to Hindi film music with Chalte Chalte, Suraksha & Disco Dancer.
🕉 Shanti Dada🙏 You will be missed— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 16, 2022
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 pic.twitter.com/WlSBwAdaCV— Kajol (@itsKajolD) February 16, 2022
His first major Bollywood blockbuster score was for the film Zakhmee, directed by Aamir Khan’s father, Tahir Hussain.
Bappi Lahiri has performed songs for films such as Ooh La La for “The Dirty Picture,‘ Tune Maari Entriyaan for “Gunday,” Tamma Tamma for “Badrinath Ki Dulhania,‘ and, most recently, Areey Pyar Kar Le for “Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.”
In 2020, he created the song Bhankas for “Baaghi 3”.
