Legendary Music singer and composer Bappi Lahiri is no more. He passed away on Wednesday morning. He was admitted to the hospital for the last 3-4 weeks. He was 69 and he breathed his last in the hospital. He died on Tuesday in CritiCare Hospital in Juhu. The last rituals will be done on Thursday as the family is waiting for his son Bappa Lahiri to come from Los Angeles, US. Dr. Deepak Namjoshi, who is the director of the hospital stated that “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,” After the news came out, singer’s fans and friends are so sad and many celebs took the help of social media for paying tribute to Lahiri.
1. Ajay Devgn:
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
Ajay Devgn took social media to pay tribute. The actor tweeted, “Bappi Da was so endearing in person. But, his music had an edge.”
2. Akshay Kumar:
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
Akshay Kumar said, “Today we lost another gem from the music industry”.
3. Anupam Kher:
क्यों चले जाते है दुनिया से कुछ लोग?? बप्पी दा! ओम् शांति। ?? pic.twitter.com/pHEYTg1f9f
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 16, 2022
“Kyu chale jaate hai duniya se kuch log” (Why do some people leave the world), Anupam Kher while paying tribute to the singer Bappi Lahiri.
4. Raveena Tandon:
Grew up listening your music , Bappi da, you had your own style and always a smiling face . Your music shall play on forever .. OmShanti, Shanti, Shanti. ????? pic.twitter.com/Gl5XY3dPwh
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) February 16, 2022
Raveena Tandon wrote, “Grew up listening to your music”
5. Vishal Dadlani:
Just heard about #BappiDa‘s demise.
I’m stunned. He will forever be a legend, but more than that, he was a friend.
We shared a mutual love & respect, & I’m grateful that VS were the first composers he sang for outside of his own songs.
This was at Zee #SRGMP on 8 Nov 2021. pic.twitter.com/JoH9mXHPq7
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) February 16, 2022
Singer Vishal Dadlani shared a throwback picture with Lahiri from the ‘SA RE GA MA PA’ and he wrote, “Just heard about #BappiDa’s demise. I’m stunned. He will forever be a legend, but more than that, he was a friend. We shared a mutual love & respect, & I’m grateful that VS was the first composers he sang for outside of his songs.”
6. AR Rahman:
AR Rahman also paid tribute to Lahiri. He tweeted “#RIPBappida… Bappi Lahiri, the Disco King of Hindi cinema!”
7. Hansal Mehta:
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
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta also shares an emotional tribute to Bappi Lahiri. He said, “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,”
8. Ashoke Pandit:
Shocked to hear about the demise of rockstar #BappiLahiri ji .
Can’t believe my next door neighbour is no more .
Your music will always remain in our hearts .
ॐ शान्ति !
?— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) February 16, 2022
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit also tweeted, “Shocked to hear about the demise of rockstar #BappiLahiri ji. Can’t believe my next-door neighbor is no more. Your music will always remain in our hearts.”
9. Kajol:
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
Kajol shared a heartfelt note for Bappi Daa. Kajol wrote, “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.”
10. Kareena Kapoor Khan:
Kareena Kapoor Khan pays tribute and remembered lyrics from his famous song, (yaar bina chaina kaha re) She mentioned, “R. I. P KING”
11. Chiranjeevi:
Rest in Peace Bappi da! #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/67QT9U7lgv
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) February 16, 2022
Veteran actor Chiranjeevi posted a throwback with the legend and wrote: “Deeply anguished at the demise of legendary music director and singer Bappi Lahiri. I had a great association with Bappi da. He gave numerous chartbusters for me, which contributed immensely to my films popularity. He will always be remembered for his unique style and his great enthusiasm for life which reflected in his music. My heartfelt condolences to all his near and dear.”
