Legendary singer and musician Bappi Lahiri breathed his last at the age of 69 on February 15 in Mumbai. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves across the country.
Bappi Lahiri was known for popularising disco music in India in the 80s and 90s.
He made his debut in 1973 by composing music for Nanha Shikari. Apart from singing songs, Lahiri had also composed music and had acted in a film too. In 2021, Lahiri revealed that he made his acting debut in his uncle Kishore Kumar’s Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi.
Some of his best albums include Naya Kadam, Aangan Ki Kali, Wardat, Disco Dancer, Hathkadi, Namak Halaal, Masterji, Dance Dance, Himmatwala, Justice Chaudhury, Tohfa, Maqsad, Commando, Gang Leader, Sailaab and Sharaabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences on Bappi Lahiri’s death on Twitter and said his lively nature will be missed by everyone.
Recalling his versatile singing and lively nature, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that his demise “leaves a big void in the world of music”.
