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Indian singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passes away at 69

Indian singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passes away at 69

The cause of death was reported as obstructive sleep apnea.
16 Feb, 2022

Indian singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, the voice behind popular disco songs in the 80s and 90s, passed away Tuesday night at the CritiCare Hospital in India's Juhu. He was suffering from multiple health issues.

According to Times of India, a source at the hospital said, "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," the source added.

Lahiri was known for songs in several Bollywood films, including 'Chalte Chalte', 'Disco Dancer', and 'Sharaabi'. He was also recognised for his signature look which consisted of several gold chains around his neck and sunglasses.

Many in India took to social media to express grief at Lahiri's demise.

"I wish you joy wherever you go because thats what you brought to the world through your music and your being," shared Bollywood actor Vidya Balan.

"He was India’s first rock star! He was full of love and generosity! Will miss him dearly, " tweeted singer Adnan Sami.

"A heartfelt tribute to legendary music composer and pop culture singer Bappi Lahiri Ji," shared Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra.

"Sad news of the passing away of legendary musician Bappi Lahiri ji. He will be fondly remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which are loved by people of all ages," tweeted Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh.

Pakistani singer and composer Shuja Haider also remembered Lahiri on his passing. "No one and nothing is forever except the art you create. One of the most significant gifts from god to an artist is the art that lives forever. RIP Bappi Lehri. Your music will inspire generations to come," he said.

Lahiri's last Bollywood song was 'Bhankas' for the film Baaghi 3 in 2020.

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Pakistan Zindabad Feb 16, 2022 10:55am
Rest in peace
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Faraz-Canada Feb 16, 2022 11:07am
RIP
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Realistic Feb 16, 2022 11:12am
Great Voice, RIP
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Kris Feb 16, 2022 11:45am
What a legend! His song from Chalte Chalte was one of the first Hindi song I heard in my life. It stuck with me all these years. Rest in peace Bappi Lahiri!
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Rashid Nasim Feb 16, 2022 12:02pm
Love you Bippi, RIP
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NYS Feb 16, 2022 12:28pm
RIP
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Bharath Feb 16, 2022 12:39pm
Very sad
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Tadka Feb 16, 2022 01:00pm
RIP bappi da...just weeks before u said u missed ur second mom Lataji...rip in heaven both legends
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ST Feb 16, 2022 02:35pm
Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition Very sad demise.
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Zak Feb 16, 2022 03:49pm
Who was he?
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Taj Ahmad Feb 16, 2022 04:36pm
RIP to the king of music and singer, nice guy left us so soon.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Feb 16, 2022 05:20pm
One lees garbage in this world.
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Raja Feb 16, 2022 06:04pm
Great tunes, great personality. Rest in peace.
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DrAmirAliAshleelAliAsliBadeMiya Feb 16, 2022 07:09pm
What a legend ! I still watch these songs on youtube ... I am a disco dancer Yaar bina chain kahan re Chalte Chalte mere ye geet yaad rakhna Koi yahaan aha nache nache
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Prudent Feb 16, 2022 07:22pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Shame on you
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Prudent Feb 16, 2022 07:22pm
shame on you
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Prudent Feb 16, 2022 07:23pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad shame on you
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Pakistan First Feb 16, 2022 07:28pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Please mind your language, never used such words to anyone, be a good man and good all time. Thanks,
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Ahmad Feb 16, 2022 07:32pm
@Tadka So sad, We lost two legends of music world and singer just one day apart in early 2022. RIP to both of them, Ameen.
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Amjad Durrani Engineer USA Feb 16, 2022 08:31pm
R.I.P.
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DR. KAKA Feb 16, 2022 08:48pm
RIP
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Karen Fernandes Feb 16, 2022 08:58pm
@Zak who is asking ?
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Tom Feb 16, 2022 09:12pm
@Zak even Chinese peoples know him
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shubs Feb 16, 2022 11:04pm
@Tom "@Zak even Chinese peoples know him" Now he'll have to go look him up....LOL!
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Imtiaz Ali Khan Feb 16, 2022 11:36pm
Bappi Lahiri a great singer and composer of our subcontinent. RIP Bappi Lahiri.
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Indoaryan Feb 17, 2022 12:13am
Always loved his music … definitely gonna miss you bro, RIP where ever you are now.
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Aziz Rakla Feb 17, 2022 01:14am
Thank you for giving so many lovely songs, making our lives beautiful. May your soul rest in peace in heaven.
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Syed Feb 17, 2022 03:22am
Rest In Peace sir will miss you
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Ravi Kumar Emani Feb 17, 2022 08:33am
Very sad. Singers and Musicians are gods gift. One of the option to relax the masses after returning from work place is " listening their songs".
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