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Bollywood celebrities have been mourning the death of India's 'Disco King' Bappi Lahiri since the news broke that he had passed away at the age of 69 at a suburban hospital in Mumbai's Juhu area in the early hours of Wednesday.
Akshay Kumar tweeted: "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."
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 also took to Twitter to say: "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' and '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.
Shanti Dada You will be missed— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 16, 2022
Vidya Balan, on whom Bappi Lahiri's popular number 'Ooh la la' was picturised in the film 'Dirty Picture', posted on her Twitter handle: "I wish you joy wherever you go Bappi da because that's what you brought to the world through your music and your being. Love always, Bidda (as you'd so endearingly call me)."
I wish you joy wherever you go Bappi da because thats what you brought to the world through your music and your being.
Love always,
Bidda (as you’d so endearingly call me ) #RIP #BappiLahiri #BappiDa— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) February 16, 2022
Noted filmmaker Hansal Mehta recalled his personal association with Bappi Lahiri and said: "Another legend gone. Had the good fortune of working closely with him when I shot an ad for P&G and then when I worked with White Feather Films for @_SanjayGupta. Man of incredible melody and talent."
Another legend gone. #BappiLahiri. Had the good fortune of working closely with him when I shot an ad for p&g and then when I worked with White Feather Films for @_SanjayGupta. Man of incredible melody and talent. pic.twitter.com/FlQUiPm9yl
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) February 16, 2022
Music composer Vishal Dadlani, spoke for his generation, when he tweeted: "Bappi Da was more than a legend. He was a friend. He was always kind to Shekhar and me and we shared mutual respect and admiration. Can't believe he isn't with us." On a personal note, he added: "First my Dad, then Lataji, then Bappi Da. 2022 is really hitting hard. Far too hard. My deepest condolences to Bappa, Rema, Mrs Lahiri and the grandkids."
Kisi nazar ko tera intezaar aaj bhi hai.
Manzilein apni jagah hain, raaste apni jagah.
Chalte chalte, mere yeh geet yaad rakhna.#BappiDa was a very underrated musical legend.
He was far more intricate a composer than merely the #DiscoKing everyone loved to refer to him as.
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) February 16, 2022
Bhumi Pednekar tweeted: "Complete Loss of Words. Heartbroken by the demise of the legendary Bappi Lahiri Ji. Truly a big loss. My condolences to his family and fans. Your music will live on forever, sir #RIPBappiLahiri."
Complete Loss Of Words.
Heartbroken by the demise of The legendary Bappi Lahiri Ji,
Truly a big loss. My condolences to his family and fans. Your music will live on forever sir #RIPBappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/UPrJ8utWIl— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) February 16, 2022
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Kareena Kapoor Khan paid a heartfelt tribute to the music legend by sharing stories on their social media accounts.
Karan Johar called Bappi Da the 'Gold standard of music' in his Instagram story as he remembered the veteran singer-composer
Kajol Sunny Leone and Siddhart Malhotra posted a heartfelt tribute on his Twitter handle.
A heartfelt tribute to legendary music composer and pop culture singer #BappiLahiri Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My Condolences to the family.
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) February 16, 2022
God Bless you and your family Bappi Ji. You and your voice will live till the end of time in our hearts!#RIP #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/GgARaMnCdI
— sunnyleone (@SunnyLeone) February 16, 2022
Today we lost the disco king, Bappi Da you were not only an amazing music composer and singer but also a beautiful and happy soul.
End of an Era.
May your soul rest in peace #RIP #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/WlSBwAdaCV— Kajol (@itsKajolD) February 16, 2022
Singers Shreya Ghoshal and Armaan Malik also paid their heartfelt tribute to the music legend.
Cannot process this loss.. i genuinely can’t believe that you’re gone. Will miss you so much Bappi Da.. I’ll never forget the love, support & encouragement you gave me as a little kid and throughout my career. May your kind soul rest in peace #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/XQmM5OZ6hD
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) February 16, 2022
The most iconic personality, a true rock star of our country. Have been so fortunate to have had your blessings through my career, got several opportunities to sing with you. Bappi da, you have gone too soon. Will miss you terribly. Rest in peace. Om Shanti#BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/OTmk6ho40e
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) February 16, 2022
(Source- Instagram, Twitter, Inputs from IANS)
