Tuesday, February 24, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Rani Mukerji: Bappi uncle will always be Indian cinema's most iconic music personality

Darpan News Desk IANS, 16 Feb, 2022 11:15 AM
  • Rani Mukerji: Bappi uncle will always be Indian cinema's most iconic music personality

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji, whose mother Krishna Mukherjee was a childhood friend of Bappi Lahiri, has mourned the death of the late veteran music composer, who is popularly called as the 'Disco King', and said that he will always be the most iconic musical personality of Indian cinema.

Rani said: "India has again lost one of her precious gems... Bappi uncle is and will always be the most iconic musical personality of Indian cinema."

"His music was legendary, his versatility as a composer was unmatched," she added.

The actress called Lahiri, who passed away aged 69 in a hospital in Mumbai, "a truly self made man, a great son to his parents, a wonderful husband and a great dad."

Rani shared that Lahiri's death is a loss for her family.

"My Mum and Bappi uncle were childhood friends from Calcutta. It's a personal loss for our family... My mother is devastated."

She added: "While the whole world mourns his loss, I can't help but think of all the memories I have of him from my childhood. Will miss him dearly. His smiling face and kind personality will always be a happy memory.. I pray that Chitrani Aunty, Rema, Bappa and the entire Lahiri family finds strength to go through this loss. It's too sad. He went too soon. Bappi uncle rest in peace. The heavens have earned an angel today!"

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

WATCH: Diljit Dosanjh Creates His ‘Desi’ Met Gala Moment

While social media was busy trolling and making memes on who wore what at the celebrity-studded Met Gala 2019 in New York, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh and actress Neeru Bajwa created their own “desi” red carpet moment on the sets of their 

WATCH: Diljit Dosanjh Creates His ‘Desi’ Met Gala Moment

'If Alia Or Shaheen Bhatt Are Suffering, I Get Affected Badly,' Says Mom Soni Razdan

After Shaheen Bhatt recently opened up about her battle with depression, her mother and veteran actress Soni Razdan says she was always worried about her elder daughter and tried to be her pillar of strength.

'If Alia Or Shaheen Bhatt Are Suffering, I Get Affected Badly,' Says Mom Soni Razdan

Farah Having Fun Working On Rohit Shetty's Film

Farah Having Fun Working On Rohit Shetty's Film
Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan says she is having fun working on her upcoming film, which is produced by Rohit Shetty.  

Farah Having Fun Working On Rohit Shetty's Film

Rakul Feels She Has A Long Way To Go In Bollywood

Actress Rakul Preet says she hasn't made a name for herself in Bollywood, and still has a long way to go.  

Rakul Feels She Has A Long Way To Go In Bollywood

Karan Oberoi Rape Case: Pooja Bedi Urges To Use Law Responsibly

Amid of the allegation of rape and extortion against the television actor Karan Oberoi, one of his best friends Pooja Bedi along with the band members of his music band 'Band Of Boys' urges on

Karan Oberoi Rape Case: Pooja Bedi Urges To Use Law Responsibly

'Super 30' Makers To Stick To July 26 Release Date

'Super 30' Makers To Stick To July 26 Release Date
Hrithik Roshan-starrer "Super 30" will hit the screens as scheduled on July 26, the makers have confirmed amidst hullabaloo that its release date may be changed due to a clash with Kangana Ranaut's "Mental Hai Kya".

'Super 30' Makers To Stick To July 26 Release Date