Amazing facts about Bappi Lahiri, the veteran singer that passed away

17 Feb, 2022 Author: Saumya Jaiswar

Bappi Lahiri Amazing Facts: The legendary Bollywood singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri passed away at the age of 69. The veteran singer had been showing mild symptoms of COVID and he was admitted to the CritiCare hospital. Singer Alokesh Lahiri, who was commonly known as Bappi Lahiri was admitted to the CritiCare of Mumbai since he was showing mild COVID symptoms. On Wednesday morning, the popular Bollywood singer died. The singer faced multiple health issues. As per reports, Dr Deepak Namjoshi, the director of the hospital said, “He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight.”

Known for one of his most popular songs ‘Disco Dancer’ Bappi Lahiri was known for giving some of the greatest hits of the late 1970s-80s like Chalte Chalte, Disco Dancer, Sharaabi etc. His last performance in Bollywood music was from the 2020 film Baaghi 3. Lahiri was recently seen on the reality tv show Bigg Boss 15, he was there for the promotion of the launch of his grandson's song called Baccha Party.

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

Amazing and Interesting Facts about Legendary Singer Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Lahiri made a record by composing for 12 super-hit silver jubilee movies in a career spanning from 1983 to 1985.
Bappi Lahiri is related to legendary singer Kishore Kumar who helped him pave his way in the music industry. He is related to Kishore Kumar on his maternal side.
Kishore Kumar was Bappi Lahiri's maternal uncle.
In 1986, he entered the Guinness Book of World Records for recording over 180 songs for 33 movies.
Bappi Lahiri was the only Indian music director in 1989 to be invited by Jonathon Ross for a live performance on BBC London.
He was conferred by the House of Lords for his contribution to the NGO Justice for Widows.
In 2014, Bappi Lahiri owned 754 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs. 17,67,451.
In 2011, Bappi Lahiri had released the music album, Walking on Love Street featuring American Idol contestant Shaun Barrows.
Bappi Lahiri's famous superhit song Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja featured in the Hollywood movie You Don't Mess With The Zohan's.
The veteran singer wears 8-9 gold chains every day.
Once he held a record of the most number of song recordings in a single day.