The news of Bappi Lahiri’s demise has left the entire country in grief including actor Ajay Devgn.
Paying his condolences, Ajay tweeted, “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.”
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.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 16, 2022
🕉 Shanti Dada🙏 You will be missed
Bappi Lahiri passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 69. He was admitted to Mumbai’s CritiCare Hospital.
Dr Deepak Namjoshi, the Physician, Cardiologist and Pulmonologist who was treating the musician, informed that Bappi Lahiri died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea).
“He 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, following which he was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues. He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea),” the doctor said.
Bappi Lahiri, fondly addressed as Bappi Da, is credited for introducing pop and disco music in India in late 80s and 90s.