With his unexpected death on February 15th at the age of 69, Bappi Lahiri left a huge hole in the world. At Mumbai’s CritiCare Hospital, the iconic singer died. The ‘Disco King,’ whose voice enchanted millions for decades, was cremated on February 17 in Mumbai’s Vile Parle crematorium. According to reports, the singer’s family and son Bappa transported his ashes to Kolkata on March 3 to be immersed in the Ganges.
Bappi Lahiri da’s son, Bappa Lahiri, remarked in an interview with India Today, “My grandparent’s last rites were also done here. He was the son of Bengal. We are proud to be Bengali. We are organising his last rites here with the love of you all. Many people have come here to receive us. It was my first visit here without my father’s presence in reality.” He went on to say that his father, like his parents, wanted his ashes to be buried in Kolkata.
According to Dr. Deepak Namjoshi, the director of Mumbai’s CritiCare hospital, “His (Bappi Lahiri’s) health began to deteriorate, as well as his family requested a doctor’s visit. He was taken to a hospital. He died shortly before midnight from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea).”
Bappa Lahiri, the Disco King’s son, made a statement shortly after the news of his father’s death broke. “With great sadness we announce the loss of my father Shri Bappi Lahiri ( Bappi Da). Please keep him in your prayers. He will always be amongst us though the immortal legacy of music, cheer and happiness he has left behind. Bappa Lahiri.” Bappi Lahiri is survived by two children – a son, Bappa Lahiri, and a daughter, Rema Lahiri.
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