Singer and Music Composer Bappi Lahiri passed away at 69

Question: Singer and Music composer Bappi Lahiri passed away recently at the age of 69. What was his real name –
(a) Alokesh Lahiri
(b) Rakesh Lahiri
(c) Alok Lahiri
(d) Bappi Lahiri
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passed away at the age of 69 in Mumbai. His real name was Alokesh Lahiri.
  • He was ailing for some time and died at CritiCare Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai, due to Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
  • He was lovingly called Bappi Da & Disco King of Bollywood in the industry
  • He was known for delivering iconic songs in several films of the late 1970s-80s like Chalte Chalte, Disco Dancer, and Sharaabi.
  • His last Bollywood song was Bhankas for the 2020 film Baaghi 3.
  • The singer is known for his gold chains.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

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