Veteran Bollywood composer Bappi Lahiri passes away

The iconic musician, known for his contribution to the disco genre, was 69

Iconic Bollywood singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, known for his infamous disco tracks, has passed away at the age of 69, confirmed PTI. The musician had been undergoing treatment for multiple health issues over the past month. He is survived by his daughter Rema and son Bappa. 

Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director of CritiCare hospital in Mumbai, where Lahiri had been undergoing treatment, shared with PTI, "Bappi 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."

Lahiri was the face of 80s and 90s Bollywood disco music, composing the soundtrack to several hits such as Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal and Chalte Chalte. His trademark jewellery, comprising several chunky gold chains and flashy rings, made him instantly recognisable to the public. 

The composer’s last contribution to Bollywood was the song Bhankas from the 2020 film Baaghi 3.