Also nicknamed the “king of disco”, Bappi Lahiri died at the age of 69. The revered man in India is an actor, singer and composer. Tribute.
The Indian artist died at the age of 69. He was the king of Indian disco and left his mark on the world of Bollywood. Actor, singer and composer, the man who made millions dance in India.
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Long hospitalization…
The artist died on the evening of February 15 in the city of Mumbai. The director of the hospital where the man died explained that Lahiri was suffering from the disease “various health problems”, and especiallysleep apnea disorder. That's the agencyIndian Trust Press (PTI) who conveyed the news through a note from the singer's family.
His health will deteriorate rapidly on Tuesday evening, shortly before midnight. The people he loved, especially his wife and two children, transmitted this “their deep sorrow” in a press releaseand added spiritual mention; “love and protection for his soul”. As a reminder, the man was hospitalized since one month in Bombay hospital.
An artist with a thousand faces
The singer and songwriter has had the opportunity to collaborate with a number of international stars, such as rapper Snoop Dogg and singer Samantha Fox.
If he is called “King of Disco”, the artist shows a lot of skill. In both the world of music and cinema, Bappi Lahiri has achieved feats of democratization discos all over India. Its bling-bling appearance makes it unique; sunglasses are often placed on her ears, she knows how to wear many gold chains perfectly.
The cinema personality also lent his voice during dubbing recordings of Hindi films for Bollywood, and especially the Hindi film “Rock Dancer”, in 1995. We can also find his hit songs from the 70s and 80s in Bollywood productions; “Chalte Chalte”“Disco dancer” and “Sharaabi”.
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