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      RIP Bappi Lahiri Ji : Everything Which You Need to Know About the Golden Composer

      It’s an end of an era as Bappi Lahiri, who known as disco music in India in the 80s and 90s, pass away on Tuesday night, following multiple health issues. Bappi Lahiri Ji died on Tuesday night at the CritiCare Hospital in Juhu at the age of 69.

      Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director of the hospital, told PTI

      “Bappi Lahiri Ji had been admit to the hospital for a month and was discharge on Monday. But his health deteriorate 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,”.

      The singer-composer, a familiar figure for many with his trademark gold chains that he wore for luck and his sunglasses, known for popularising the use of synthesized disco music in Indian cinema.

      Some of his blockbusters in the 1980s and 1990s include soundtracks such as Disco Dancer, Sharaabi, Namak Halaal, Dance Dance, Commando, Sailaab, Saheb, among many others.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji also sang some of his own compositions. the first Hindi film for which he compose music was Nanha Shikari (1973) while his last Bollywood song was ‘Bhankas’ for the 2020 film ‘Baaghi 3’.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji was born into a Bengali family in Jalpaiguri, to Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri.

      His parents were both Bengali classical musicians and he follow in his parents’ footsteps.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji leart to play Tabla at the age of 3.

      He had deliver major box office successes in Bengali films, the most iconic being Amar Sangee, Asha O Bhalobasha, Aamar Tumi, Amar Prem, among others. Lahiri got his first opportunity to score music in a Bengali film, Daadu (1972)

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      Bappi Lahiri Ji had work with singers across generations, including Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Alisha Chinai and Usha Uthup.

      He continue working through the 1990s when he provide music for the Prakash Mehra produce ‘Dalal’ which star Mithun Chakraborty.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji also tried his luck in politics.

      He was a BJP candidate from Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency) in 2014 and he would sing his hit numbers like ‘Ooh la la la’ and ‘I am a disco dancer’ during his poll campaign, to seek votes.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji was also relate to iconic singer Kishore Kumar.

      The latter was his maternal uncle. 

      Kishore Kumar and Bappi Lahiri have also collaborate many times as professionals throughout their career.

      One of Bappi Lahiri Ji most memorable songs with Kishore Kumar is Pag Ghunghroo Bandh from the classic movie Namak Halaal.

      Love For Gold To Cars | Singer-Composer’s Net Worth

      Social media is flood with fans, celebrities, politicians, and friends expressing grief at the sudden demise of Bappi Lahiri Ji.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji love for gold was known to all.

      He always use to wear a lot of gold jewellery.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji had a net worth of Rs 22 crore.

      Reportedly, the singer use to charge Rs 8 to 10 lakh for a song in films.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji also use to earn via live concerts and by judging television reality shows.

      Also Bappi Lahiri Ji also brought a luxury house in Mumbai in 2001.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji is also said to have properties in many other cities of the country.

      As Bappi Lahiri Ji was also very fond of cars.

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      The singer had five cars which also included BMW and Audi among others.

      Bappi Lahiri Ji also own a Tesla X which is worth Rs 55 lakh.

      From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Home Minister Amit Shah, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar to Vidya Balan, Raveena Tandon, Anupam Kher, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan and many others offer their condolences.

      People from the music fraternity including Vishal Dadlani, and Adnan Sami among others also paid their tribute.

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