Krishna, a former playback singer, and Bappi Lahiri were childhood friends in Kolkata. She added, “It’s a personal loss for our family, my mother is devastated. While the whole world mourns his loss, I can’t help but think of all the memories I have of him from my childhood, and will miss him dearly. His smiling face and kind personality will always be a happy memory.”
Rani Mukerji stated that she was thinking of Bappi Lahiri’s wife, daughter Rema, son Bappa, and the other family members. The actress paid her tribute saying, “India has again lost one of her precious gems. Bappi uncle is and will always be the most iconic musical personality of Indian cinema. His music was legendary, his versatility as a composer was unmatched, a truly self-made man, a great son to his parents, a wonderful husband and a great dad”. She added, “I pray that Chitrani Aunty, Rema, Bappa and the entire Lahiri family finds the strength to go through this loss. It’s too sad, he went too soon. Bappi uncle rest in peace, the heavens have earned an angel today”.
Kajol and Sharbani, Rani’s cousins, paid a visit to Bappi Lahiri’s Mumbai apartment this morning. Deb Mukerji, their uncle, and Kajol’s mother Tanuja were also present. Both families are related to Kishore Kumar, who performed many of Bappi Lahiri’s most popular songs, as well as his brothers Ashok and Anoop Kumar. Bappi Lahiri’s soundtrack for disco-era films such as Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal, and Dance Dance is popular. Additionally, he was noted for his melodic numbers like Chalte Chalte and Inteha Ho Gayi. Bappi da was cremated on Thursday, following the arrival of his son Bappa from the United States.
