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Bappi Lahiri, Bollywood's 'disco king' dies at 69

Entertainment | February 16, 2022 11:10 IST

Veteran singer and composer Bappi Lahiri passed away on Wednesday morning. The veteran singer was admitted to Criticare Hospital in Mumbai’s Juhu area, where he breathed his last. According to the doctor he was discharged from the hospital on Monday after undergoing treatment for a month. However, on Tuesday suddenly his health deteriorated. He had an infection in his lungs and he was facing difficulty in breathing. At present, his mortal remains are at his Juhu house. The last rites will be held on Thursday upon Bappa Lahiri's return from Los Angeles, US.

Bappi Lahiri's picture from his teens has face brimming

Remembering Bappi Lahiri with these priceless throwback pics

Entertainment | February 16, 2022 10:37 IST

Bappi Lahiri had a musical lineage and both his parents were renowned singers. He started playing tabla at the age of 3 and moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the film industry at the age of 19. His biggest support in Bollywood was Kishore Kumar.

Bappi Lahiri worked in film industry for 50 years

Bappi Lahiri Dies: Most popular hits of the 'disco king' which generations will remember him by

February 16, 2022 9:06 IST

Bappi Lahiri breathed his last in a Mumbai hospital. Popularly called 'Disco King', the legendary singer and composer introduced new sounds to the music industry and reigned over the business in the 80s and 90s. His gold jewellery was synonymous with his personality.