Bappi Lahiri “Was The Reason For Millions To Dance”: Tributes From Chiranjeevi, Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan And Others

A file photo of Bappi Lahiri and Chiranjeevi. (courtesy: KChiruTweets)HighlightsBappi Lahiri died on Tuesday night
He died in a Mumbai hospital
He died at the age of 69New Delhi: Bappi Lahiri, who died at age of 69 in a Mumbai hospital last night, was remembered by members of the film fraternity. Actors and filmmakers remembered the legend for his stupendous contribution to the Hindi cinema. Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Vidya Balan and other stars paid tribute to Bappi Lahiri on Twitter. The singer had been in hospital for a month, where he was being treated for multiple health issues, news agency PTI reported. “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,” wrote Akshay Kumar.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, 2022Veteran actor Chiranjeevi posted a throwback with the legend and wrote: “Deeply anguished at the demise of legendary music director and singer Bappi Lahiri. I had a great association with Bappi da. He gave numerous chartbusters for me, which contributed immensely to my films popularity. He will always be remembered for his unique style and his great enthusiasm for life which reflected in his music. My heartfelt condolences to all his near and dear.”Rest in Peace Bappi da! #BappiLahiripic.twitter.com/67QT9U7lgv— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) February 16, 2022″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),” wrote Vidya Balan. Bappi Lahiri had sung Ooh La La from The Dirty Picture, in which Vidya Balan featured in the lead role.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″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, 2022Filmmaker Hansal Mehta wrote in his tribute: “Another legend gone. Bappi Lahiri. Had the good fortune of working closely with him when I shot an ad for Pand G and then when I worked with White Feather Films for Sanjay Gupta. 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, 2022Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar wrote: “Really enjoyed Bappi Da’s music, especially “yaad aa raha hai” – heard it several times in the dressing room. The range of his talent was truly amazing. Aap hamesha hume yaad rahoge Bappi da.”I really enjoyed Bappi Da’s music, especially “yaad aa raha hai” – heard it several times in the dressing room. The range of his talent was truly amazing.! pic.twitter.com/NFougJVt8c— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 16, 2022″Sad news of the passing away of legendary musician Bappi Lahiri ji he will be fondly remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which are loved by people of all ages. My condolences to the family. RIP Bappi Da,” tweeted Yuvraj Singh.Sad news of the passing away of legendary musician #BappiLahiri ji he will be fondly remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which are loved by people of all ages. My condolences to the family. RIP #BappiDa— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 16, 2022″You will get the dance floors grooving anywhere you go Bappi Da. I am a disco dancer because of you. And so many more will be, because your music will live on. Om Shanti,” wrote Dia Mirza.You will get the dance floors grooving anywhere you go Bappi Da I am a disco dancer because of you. And so many more will be, because your music will live on. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/qfXRGMWX2z— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) February 16, 2022″A heartfelt tribute to legendary music composer and pop culture singer Bappi Lahiri Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to the family,” tweeted actor Sidharth Malhotra.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, 2022In the recent years, Bappi Lahiri sang tracks like Bambai Nagariya from Taxi No 9211 (2006), Ooh La La from The Dirty Picture (2011) and Tune Maari Entriyaan from 2014 film Gunday.Other than Hindi cinema, Bappi Lahiri also gave music for films in Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Gujarati cinema. His last Bollywood song titled Bhankas was for the 2020 film Baaghi 3.Bappi Lahiri is credited as a pioneer of disco music in Bollywood. His most popular tracks were from the films Disco Dancer, Dance Dance and Namak Halaal. He composed and sang iconic songs like Koi Yaha Naache Naache from Disco Dancer and Pyar Bina Chain Kaha from Saheb, to name a few. Other than his music, Bappi Lahiri was known for his signature style of wearing gold chains and sunglasses.



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