RIP Bappi Lahiri: Ajay Devgn, AR Rahman, PM Narendra Modi and more pay tribute to music composer

Music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri, who was famously known for his disco music in the 80s and 90s in the Indian music industry, passed away at Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital on February 16. He was 69 and was suffering from several health issues.

RIP Bappi Lahiri: Ajay Devgn, AR Rahman, Nimrat Kaur and more celebrities pay tribute to music composer

Bappi Lahiri was popularly known for the songs like 'Chalte Chalte', 'Disco Dancer', and 'Sharaabi'. His last song was 'Bhankas' for Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Baaghi 3 in 2020.

PM Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the legendary composer-singer and wrote, "Shri Bappi Lahiri Ji’s music was all encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions. People across generations could relate to his works. His lively nature will be missed by everyone. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."

Shri Bappi Lahiri Ji’s music was all encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions. People across generations could relate to his works. His lively nature will be missed by everyone. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/fLjjrTZ8Jq

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2022

Bollywood celebrities including Ajay Devgn, Madhur Bhandarkar, Nimrat Kumar and many have taken to social media to pay tribute to late composer-singer.

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

long live bappi lahiri. legends don't die.

— sujoy ghosh (@sujoy_g) February 16, 2022

Shocked to hear of the sad demise of Veteran Music director Bappida, was fortunate to have him sing a track in my film #InduSarkar, an unsurmountable loss to his fans & the music industry. Heartfelt condolences to his family members. #OmShanti ???? pic.twitter.com/qBdCikNxjx

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) February 16, 2022

Yaad Aa Raha Hai Tera Pyaar ????
Rest In peace #BaapiLahiri ji ???????? pic.twitter.com/J2HojqHas2

— Isha Koppikar (@ishakonnects) February 16, 2022

This is terrible news to wake upto.
A good part of melody gone forever.
Rest in Peace BappiDa.
You have left a void in our hearts. https://t.co/h6Cpw6Vb5B

— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) February 16, 2022

#BappiDa ….like millions of others in my generation I, too, have grown up to your songs! The world of music has lost another legend! RIP pic.twitter.com/pwCsR94umj

— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) February 16, 2022

The gates of heaven got shinier today… thank you for an era of such groovy joy Bappi Da ???????? #RIPBappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/uGKnHHMEn5

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) February 16, 2022

Pag Ghungroo is THE best Bappi Da song. Spending this morning listening to it. Find yours.

— Vir Das (@thevirdas) February 16, 2022

#KingOfDisco RIP #BappiLahiri #Bappida started the disco revolution in India. One of my fav albums & songs of his is Chalte Chalte by Kishore Kumar. All songs of the film/album blockbuster hits. pic.twitter.com/4J5DwV8Q4R

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) February 16, 2022

Unique, lively and incredibly versatile- His music was melodious and refreshingly different. You will be missed Bappi Da!

— rahul dholakia (@rahuldholakia) February 16, 2022