The Indian music industry is shocked by the untimely death of the legendary music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri. He was 69 and was suffering from various health issues.
The celebrated music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri died at the CritiCare Hospital Mumbai today at the age of 69. He popularized the disco music genre in the Indian music industry and had ruled it in the era of the 80s and 90s.
Only 9 days before Lata Mangeskar had died and now Bappi Lahiri’s death is like lightening out the blue. Various music artists from film industry stars are mourning his sudden death.
The director of the CritiCAre Hospital, Deepak Namjoshi said, ‘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 further added, ‘He was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues. He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight,’
The huge star is known for his hit numbers like ‘Chalte Chalte’, ‘Disco Dancer’, and many more can be added to this list. One of his latest compositions ‘Bhankas’ was released in 2020 in ‘Baaghi 3’.
The legendary composer made his last television appearance in Salman Khan hosted reality show Bigg Boss 15, to promote his grandson Swastik’s new song ‘Baccha Party’ on 17th October.
Last year in April he was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital as he was tested COVID positive, though he recovered within a few days after the admission.
The whole Indian movie industry has not even recovered from the loss of the goddess of music and all of a sudden the industry losses its Disco King. His music was like a breath of fresh air to the gravitating musicality of the 70s.
The charming aura that he carried along with his heart-melting smile will not be there anymore.
Kavita Krishnamurthi, the iconic singer, who gave voice to various compositions of Bappi Lahiri, said ‘It is extremely sad that Bappi da is gone. Another great musician is gone. He had so much music in him, and he still had so much work he could have done beautifully.’
She goes on to add, ‘I have great respect for Bappi Da. He has been a brother to me for so many years. I got the opportunity to sing many songs for him. He gave me one of my biggest Bengali hits, Ami Kolkatar Roshogolla.’ While remembering a Bengali song she sang for him.
Though, he will live through his musical body of works in the hearts of music lovers forever.
