Indian music composer Bappi Lahiri, who was known for his disco tunes and gleaming gold chains and bracelets, has died at the age of 69. He passed away Tuesday night at the CritiCare Hospital in Juhu, India. He was suffering from multiple health issues.
According to Times of India, a source at the hospital 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 was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues.”
“He died due to OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) shortly before midnight,” the source added.
Fondly known as “Bappi Da”, he composed songs for several hit Bollywood films. Indian as well as Pakistani stars have mourned his death, with many remembering their favourite songs.
Bappi ‘Da’, the king of disco. Catchy tunes, signature music, easily recognisable that it’s him. You will rock your mates in the other world.👋 pic.twitter.com/Pk4dJzFI8C
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) February 16, 2022
No one and nothing is forever except the art you create. One of the most significant gifts from god to an artist is the art that lives forever. RIP Bappi Lehri. Your music will inspire generations to come.#BappiLahari pic.twitter.com/Hpstl90r8M
— Shuja Haider (@theshujahaider) February 16, 2022
Yaad rahega aapka pyaar aur sangeet.. RIP #BappiDa 🙏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/WMh53lfspX
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 16, 2022
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
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 MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) February 16, 2022
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
He was recognised for composing songs for movies including Disco Dancer, Himmatwala, Sharaabi, Adventures of Tarzan, Dance Dance, Satyamev Jayate, Commando, Aaj Ke Shahenshah, Thanedaar, Numbri Aadmi and Shola Aur Shabnam. His last Bollywood song was Bhankas for the film Baaghi 3 in 2020.
