Bappi Lahiri passes away: Funeral to be held on Thursday after son Bappa returns from LA, says family

Hema Malini remembers music legend Bappi Lahiri.

Bappi Lahiri or Bappi Da as he was affly called, passed away around midnight.He will be remembered for his new disco music & fast numbers which he introduced in films, something no one had done earlier.He will be sorely missed by the industry & by all his many fans. Condolences🙏

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) February 16, 2022

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also condoled the death of music legend Bappi Lahiri.

मशहूर गायक एवं संगीतकार श्री बप्पी लहरी जी के निधन का दुखद समाचार मिला। बप्पी दा का जाना संगीत की दुनिया के लिए एक बड़ी क्षति है। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें एवं परिजनों और उनके चाहने वालों को ये दुख सहन करने की शक्ति दें। 🙏

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 16, 2022

Actor-politician Raj Babbar remembered the `Disco King` and said, "Bappi Da symbolised energy. Always lively and ready to experiment for those several mesmerising compositions that define him. His child like enthusiasm always impressed us."

Bappi Da symbolised energy. Always lively & ready to experiment for those several mesmerising compositions that define him. His child like enthusiasm always impressed us.

In his demise, an era has eclipsed. To his memories I must say - kabhi alvida na kehna ....#BappiLahiri

— Raj Babbar (@RajBabbar23) February 16, 2022

"Musical industry has lost another gem today. My personal favorite song of his has been Kisi Nazar Ko Tera," tweeted Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi as he remembered the legendary Bappi Lahiri.

The musical industry has lost another gem today. My personal favorite song of his has been Kisi Nazar Ko Tera.. from the movie Aitbaar that was filmed on my father @sureshoberoi A truly soulful song that people continue to love till date. pic.twitter.com/eF1W7XaXkf

— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) February 16, 2022