Veteran Bollywood singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri, popularly known as Bappi Da, passed away in a Mumbai hospital today, February 15. He was 69 years old.
Bappi Lahiri is survived by two children, a son Bappa Lahiri and a daughter Rema Lahiri.
Lahiri, who popularised disco music in India in the 80s and 90s, was admitted at CritiCare Hospital in Juhu following multiple health issues. Bappi Lahiri was suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea and recurrent chest infection.
"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. He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight," Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director of the hospital, told PTI.
In April 2021, the singer had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. However, he recovered after a few days.
The singer's last appearance on the screen was with Salman Khan on reality show Bigg Boss 15, where he was promoting his grandson Swastik's new song 'Baccha Party'.
Lahiri's neighbour and fellow Bollywood veteran, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, was among the first to condole his demise.
Shocked to hear about the demise of rockstar #BappiLahiri ji .
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) February 16, 2022
Can’t believe my next door neighbour is no more .
Your music will always remain in our hearts .
ॐ शान्ति !
🙏
Moreover, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Shehzad Poonawalla from the BJP and Ashok Lalla also tweeted their condolences.
Saddened by the passing away of singer, composer and musician Bappi Lahiri ji
— Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind) February 16, 2022
ॐ शांति
In a short span we have lost two legends in music #LataDi & #BappiDa
May their soulful voice & compositions reverberate in Heaven for eternity pic.twitter.com/9RiGw7FRKU
After Lata tai, Bappi da. Looks like the heavens are in for a musical treat. pic.twitter.com/BcEAQF6BJ6
— Ashok Lalla (@ashoklalla) February 16, 2022
Remembering him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah also expressed their condolences.
Shri Bappi Lahiri Ji’s music was all encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions. People across generations could relate to his works. His lively nature will be missed by everyone. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/fLjjrTZ8Jq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2022
Pained to learn about the passing away of legendary singer and composer, Bappi Lahiri Ji. His demise leaves a big void in the world of Indian music. Bappi Da will be remembered for his versatile singing and lively nature. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 16, 2022
It is pertinent to mention that this another shocking news comes less than a fortnight after music icon Lata Mangeshkar died at the age of 92.
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