PM's Tribute To Bappi Lahiri: "People Across Generations Could Relate"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and others expressed condolences on Bappi Lahiri's death

Legendary musician Bappi Lahiri died Tuesday night following multiple health issues. He was 69.

He died at the CritiCare Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai due to obstructive sleep apnea shortly before midnight, said a doctor.

Mr Lahiri was known for popularising disco music in India in the 80s and 90s. He composed songs for several famous movies, including "Chalte Chalte", "Disco Dancer", and "Sharaabi".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express condolences on the death of the veteran composer and singer, saying "people across generations could relate to his works".