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When Bappi Lahiri revealed that without Lata Mangeshkar’s support, he would have been swept away by the competition – Times of India
February 16, 2022Bappi Lahiri was always vocal about the blessings and support he had received from Lata Mangeshkar in his career. Bappi Da passed away less than two weeks after her death this year. In an exclusive interview with ETimes in 2012, Bappi had said, “I was 4 when in the Eden Garden locality of Kolkata where […]
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Subhash Ghai: It was difficult to stand competition from music directors like Laxmikant Pyarelal, Pancham da; but Bappi Lahiri created his own ‘Desi disco’ – Times of India
February 16, 2022Music legend Bappi Lahiri breathed his last on Tuesday night (February 15) at the age of 69 at Juhu’s CritiCare Hospital in Mumbai. Director Subhash Ghai recalled fond memories of the late music composer and said that he was a magical boy who created a different music in India. “From 1970 to 1990, top music […]
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Rituparna Sengupta: Bappi Da’s attitude was that of a fighter; he never had any brooding moments – Times of India
February 16, 2022One of his last projects was a Durga Puja song, which he recorded last year with Rituparna Sengupta. As the legendary singer and composer passed away, the Bengali actress looks back at some fond memories. From coaxing her to turn singer to pushing her to take up work in Hindi films – Rituparna recollects how […]
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Usha Uthup on Bappi Lahiri: He was a rockstar and he had the courage to face his convictions –Exclusive! – Times of India
February 16, 2022Iconic composer and singer Bappi Lahiri is no more and his close associate and colleague Usha Uthup is feeling sad. She recalls memories and insights from their time working together. Their careers and success was truly intertwined and Usha Uthup relives the memories of working on hits like ‘Hari Om Hari‘, ‘Rambha Ho’ and ‘Koi […]
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Sajid Khan: Bappi Lahiri was an Indian Rockstar – Times of India
February 16, 2022Film score and music composer Sajid Khan was in a state of shock after hearing the news of Bappi Lahiri‘s demise. Speaking to ETimes, he relived some fun memories which he had shared with Bappi Lahiri. Sajid Khan revealed, “I don’t know how to tell you how close we were to Bappi da. 90 percent […]
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Bappi Lahiri passes away: ‘Big loss to the film industry,’ says Madhur Bhandarkar – Times of India
February 16, 2022Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar expressed grief on the demise of veteran singer-composer Bappi Lahiri who left for his heavenly abode on Tuesday night. Mourning the hitmaker’s demise, Bhandarkar said, “Today it was very sad when we got the news that Bappi da is no more with us. We grew up listening to his songs- Disco […]
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Shibani Kashyap: Bappi Da was not just a music legend but a guide, mentor and a family to me – Times of India
February 16, 2022With a heavy heart, the music fraternity bids adieu to the ‘Disco King’ of Bollywood Bappi Lahiri. The singer-composer breathed his last at a Mumbai hospital. Mourning the loss of the legendary musician, singer Shibani Kashyap shared, “It is a tragic and a huge loss. He was not just a music legend but also a […]
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Anupam Kher mourns the loss of Bappi Lahiri, reveals the late singer-composer wanted him to sing – Watch video – Times of India
February 16, 2022After Lata Mangeshkar, the entire film industry is mourning over the loss of Bollywood’s ‘Disco King’ Bappi Lahiri. The singer-composer passed away at a Mumbai hospital. Messages of condolences have been pouring in from all sides for the legendary singer. Anupam Kher took to his Twitter handle to share a video message as he mourned […]
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Kumar Sanu on Bappi Lahiri’s demise: Bappi Da was an exemplary human being; he had a big heart – Times of India
February 16, 2022‘Disco King’ Bappi Lahiri’s sudden demise has left a void in the Indian music industry that can never be filled. Tributes from Bollywood to Bappi Da flooded in, this morning. ETimes got in touch with Kumar Sanu who has worked extensively with the legendary singer-composer. Talking about his fond memories with Bappi Da, he said, […]
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