The disco king – Bappi Lahiri breathed his last on Wednesday. The musician left a void that could not be replaced. Pakistani fans, as well as Indians, were just trying to heal from Lata Mangeshkar’s death, yet another sad news of Lahiri’s passing took over and left everyone in shock.
Bappi known for his synthesized disco beats died in a hospital in Mumbai at the age of 69. According to the reports, he had been in hospital for a month being treated for multiple health issues, and died of sleep apnea.
“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. He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight,” stated the director of CritiCare hospital.
Bappi Lahiri brought disco to the mainstream in the ’80s, set feet tapping across India. He will forever be known as the musician who brought disco to the mainstream and catapulted the rise of it. The ‘Jimmy Jimmy Aaja‘ composer heralded disco-pop and ruled the 70s and 80s with a string of chart-topping songs in India. He has major contributions to the Indian industry.
Recently, Pakistani celebrities, as well as Indians, came forward to express their condolences for Bappi da. Once again music or a musician became the bridge, the disputes were set aside and people of the neighboring countries united to grieve the disco king together.
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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
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
A heartfelt tribute to legendary music composer and pop culture singer #BappiLahiri Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My Condolences to the family.🙏🏻
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) February 16, 2022
Yaad rahega aapka pyaar aur sangeet.. RIP #BappiDa 🙏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/WMh53lfspX
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 16, 2022
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
Saddened and shocked.. you’re a legend dada.. you gave us so much love and positivity when you came to the BB house.. can’t believe Om Shanti 🙏🏼 #bappilahiri
— Karan Kundrra (@kkundrra) February 16, 2022
God Bless you and your family Bappi Ji. You and your voice will live till the end of time in our hearts!#RIP #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/GgARaMnCdI
— Sunny Leone (@SunnyLeone) February 16, 2022
Cannot process this loss.. i genuinely can’t believe that you’re gone. Will miss you so much Bappi Da.. I’ll never forget the love, support & encouragement you gave me as a little kid and throughout my career. May your kind soul rest in peace 🙏🏻 #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/XQmM5OZ6hD
— ARMAAN ✦ (@ArmaanMalik22) February 16, 2022
A icon of the Indian music industry. Bappi Lahiri you will be missed. May you RIP 🙏🏻
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 16, 2022
An era has certainly ended with the legend Bappi Lahiri.
