Just days after Lata Mangeshkar, another music legend has bid farewell to the world forever. Well, Disco king Bappi Lahiri breathed his last on 16th February 2022. He was 69 years old. The musician was admitted in Juhu’s Criticare Hospital in Mumbai. Many have condoled the death of the music director was a rage in late 80s. And now, director Subhash Ghai too has mourned the loss of the icon.
The erstwhile showman sated that when the music scene was dominated by stalwarts like Laxmikant Pyarelal and Rajesh Roshan, Bappi Lahiri made a mark for himself in the industry with his unque sounds, “From 1970 to 1990, top music directors like Laxmikant Pyarelal, Pancham ji, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem Shah, and many others were reigning the industry and it was very difficult for a new music composer to stand the competition. But, this magical boy Bappi Lahiri came and created a different music. He made music of his own kind, and it became what we call ‘Desi disco’ and he then created tap music for everyone, one that continues to be a hit even for the youth, and current generation, one that was evergreen.”
Ghai further stated that Bappi da became an icon because the world imitated him, “He became a top music composer, but with a difference, that is Bappi Lahiri. You can only become an icon when people imitate you, not when you imitate someone else, and that is why Bappi Lahiri became an icon. We tried to work with each other on multiple occasions but failed to do so. We had great admiration and affection for each other, we used to meet each other with all the love, he was a wonderful person and a great soul, may God bless him,” he stated.
The entire film fraternity in India is sad with the sudden death of the legend. Many actors have taken to their social media to share their grief and condole Mr Lahiri’s demise. Actor Ajay Devgn took to his social media and wrote, “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’ and ‘Disco Dancer’. Shanti Dada, you will be missed.”
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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
Akshay Kumar took to his social media and wrote, “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.”
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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
Actress Madhuri Dixit too expressed grief and mourned for the legend who completed 50 years in Bollywood this year. She wrote, ”
This is a big loss for the Hindi Music Industry. Today we’ve lost a gem with a golden heart & a golden voice while the heaven found it’s treasure. You’ll be truly missed, Bappi Da… Rest in eternal melodious peace…
ॐ शांति 🙏🏻
#RIP
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This is a big loss for the Hindi Music Industry. Today we’ve lost a gem with a golden heart & a golden voice while the heaven found it’s treasure. You’ll be truly missed, Bappi Da… Rest in eternal melodious peace…
ॐ शांति 🙏🏻 #RIP pic.twitter.com/Wvf04qoVsG— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) February 16, 2022
Just a while ago, Bappi Lahiri’s family officially announed that the last rites of Mr Lahiri will take place only after his son Bappa Lahiri arrives in India from LA tomorrow mid-morning. We at Indiachron hope the family gets the strength to keep it together in this hour of bereavement. And we pray that BappiDa’s soul rests in eternal peace.