RIP Bappi Lahiri: Chiranjeevi, Sai Dharam Tej, Devi Shri Prasad and more South celebs pay tribute to the late music composer : Bollywood News

Music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri, who was famously known for his disco music in the 80s and 90s in the Indian music industry, passed away at Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital on February 16. He was 69 and was suffering from several health issues.

RIP Bappi Lahiri: Chiranjeevi, Sai Dharam Tej, Devi Shri Prasad and more South celebs pay tribute to the late music composer

According to an official statement from the hospital, "Bappi Lahiri was suffering from OSA- Obstructive Sleep Apnea and recurrent chest infection. He was treated by Dr.Deepak Namjoshi. He was hospitalised in Criticare Hospital, Juhu for 29 days with this. He recovered well and was discharged home on 15 February. However, after a day at home, his health again deteriorated and he was brought back to Criticare hospital Juhu in a critical state and succumbed to his illness at about 11.45 pm. He suffered from a Covid infection last year. He had OSA for the last 1 year. He was admitted on multiple occasions to Criticare Hospital under treatment of Dr.Deepak Namjoshi and recovered on all occasions."

Following the news of his death, several South celebrities including Chiranjeevi, Sai Dharam Tej, Devi Shri Prasadand more condoled his death. "Deeply anguished at the demise of legendary Music director & Singer Bappi Lahiri. I had a great association with Bappi da. He gave numerous chartbusters for me which contributed immensely to my films popularity. He will always be remembered for his unique style & his great enthusiasm for life which reflected in his music. My heartfelt condolences to all his near and dear," megastar Chirajeevi wrote.

Rest in Peace Bappi da! #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/67QT9U7lgv
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) February 16, 2022

Sad to hear about d demise of LEGEND #BappiLahiri ji who Rocked wit his Unique Disco Music????????
Who also set a trend wit his unique look????????
Can Never forget d Blockbuster Music of our #Megastar @KChiruTweets sir’s #Gangleader
❤️????
Rest in Peace dear Bappi da???????????? pic.twitter.com/YtW9odqEhJ
— DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) February 16, 2022

Pained at the demise of #BappiLahari da. His music was a cult. He introduced us to western music and what actually disco fusion was. One of the most creative musician. He will be missed tremendously. May his soul rest in peace. #OmShanti #RipBappilahiri ????????????????????????????????
— KhushbuSundar or NakhatKhan (@khushsundar) February 16, 2022

We surely lost a legend #BappiLahiri ????
May your soul rest in peace. Strength to family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/rv7JpHxXTh
— Bobby (@dirbobby) February 16, 2022

The legend who brought disco to us…Deeply saddened to hear of his demise. Rest in beats Bappi Lahiri Ji ???? #BappiLahiri
— Allari Naresh (@allarinaresh) February 16, 2022

An enormous loss to the World of Music.
You'll fondly be remembered for ages with your work #BappiLahiri sir.
My Deepest Condolences to Family and the near ones.
Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/zu2YekrtIg
— Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) February 16, 2022