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Nation is yet to come terms with the demise of Lata Mangeshkar, now another icon of Bollywood has passed away. Legendary music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri, who was known as the disco king of Bollywood, died at a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday night. He was 69. The singer breathed his last at 11:45 pm in Juhu’s Criticare Hospital.
As the news of his passing away broke tributes flowed on twitter :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in a tweet , 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.
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. pic.twitter.com/fLjjrTZ8Jq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2022
Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
Pained to learn about the passing away of legendary singer and composer, Bappi Lahiri Ji. His demise leaves a big void in the world of Indian music. Bappi Da will be remembered for his versatile singing and lively nature. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 16, 2022
Anurag Thakur, I&B Minister
Your legendary voice and music will forever live on Shri Bappi Lahiri ji.
Your music transcended generations and was loved across the world. Bappi Da’s unique style will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family and admirers.
Om Shanti? pic.twitter.com/9aT6085oS7
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) February 16, 2022
Smriti Irani, Textiles Minister
Pained to learn about the passing away of legendary singer and composer, Bappi Lahiri Ji. His demise leaves a big void in the world of Indian music. Bappi Da will be remembered for his versatile singing and lively nature. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 16, 2022
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
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
Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister
Shocked to hear about the untimely demise of legendary singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri. A boy from our North Bengal, he rose to all-India fame and success by the dint of his sheer talent and hard work, and made us proud by his musical contributions. (1/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 16, 2022
