Bollywood music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri passed away today in a Mumbai hospital. The 69 year old had contracted the covid virus last year and was advised complete bed rest. The Disco Dancer singer was suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea & recurrent chest infection. He was discharged from Criticare Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai yesterday. However, Shortly his condition started deteriorating again. He was brought back to the hospital in a critical state and breathed his last at 11:45 p.m. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences on social media sharing a picture with Lahiri and wrote, “Shri Bappi Lahiri Ji’s music was all encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions. People across generations could relate to his works. His lively nature will be missed by everyone. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”

Actress Raveena Tandon wrote, “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.” Ajay Devgn 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 & Disco Dancer. Shanti Dada. You will be missed.”