Music is close to our hearts. From the lyrics, composition and the overall vibe, everything counts. Over the years we’ve heard some great tunes, to which we still groove to today. Songs such as Tamma Tamma Loge, Auva Auva, Koi Yahan Aha Nache, Jimmy Jimmy Aja Aja are a few songs which we all grew up listening to. The mastermind behind all these, the legendary Bappi Lahiri, aka, Bappi Da and ‘The Disco King’ passed away today due to multiple illnesses post COVID.
The news came in just a few days after the demise of India’s Nightingale, Lata Mangeshkar, and has left fans and music lovers all high and low. There’s no doubt that the music industry lost a treasure.
More About Bappi Lahiri
Bappi ji’s real name was Alokesh Lahiri. He rose to fame after releasing the songs for the film Disco Dancer. He introduced a new genre and style in Bollywood and that became an instant hit among the masses. He was not only a composer but a singer too and the voice for many of his originals.
Like most people, Bappi ji had a great fondness for bling which could be seen through his outfits. He was greatly inspired by the evergreen Elvis Presley.
“In Hollywood, famous singer Elvis Presley used to wear gold chains. I was a huge follower of Presley. I used to think, if I become successful someday, then I will build a different image of mine. By the grace of God, I could do it with gold,”
Bappi Lahiri
(source BBC)
Stars Took It To Twitter To Express Their Grief
Shreya Goshal, one of the finest in the industry expressed her sorrow. She remembers his blessings and love she received throughout her career till date.
Armaan Malik, the singer of Hua Hai Aaj Pehli Baar, recalls his encounters with Bappi Lahiri and the warmth he’ll never forget.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham star, Kajol Devgan calls the demise of Bappi Jee as an ‘end of an era’ and we couldn’t agree more!
Sanjay Dutt offered his condolences too.
Shershah star, Sidhart Malhotra tweeted: ‘A heartfelt tribute to legendary music composer and pop culture singer #BappiLahiri Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My Condolences to the family.’
Adnan Sami Khan shared some sweet lyrics as a tribute and left us teary eyed too.
Tejasswi Prakash, Bigg Boss winner, recalled her childhood memories, grooving to the songs, just like us!
Recent Works
Recent works of Bappi Lahiri included hit songs such as ‘Tune Maari Entriyaan,’ ‘Asalam-e-Ishqum, from Gunday, Oo La La and many more!
These songs are streamed on many platforms, sung by many and performed on in weddings till today!
Our heart goes out for his fans and our deepest condolences to the family.
Before we go, here’s Tamma Tamma, as a tribute for Bappi Lahiri, who will live in our hearts forever!
