Veteran musician Bappi Lahiri’s last rites were performed this morning, a day after his death. As we all know, Bappi Da passed away on Tuesday night due to sleep apnea at a hospital in Mumbai where he was undergoing treatment for various ailments. He was 69 years old. The funeral was postponed on Thursday so that the musician’s son Bappa, who lives in Los Angeles, could attend. After flying to Mumbai with his family, son Bappa Lahiri reached for his father’s funeral.
Bappi Lahiri’s last rites were performed at Pawan Hans crematorium in Juhu, a short distance from his home. Police were present to control the crowd and blocked the lane leading to Lahiri Niwas. News agency PTI and photos showed that Bappi Lahiri was taken to the crematorium with his trademark sunglasses.
Son Bappa performed the last rites.
Bappi Lahiri’s son Bappa Lahiri performed the last rites of his father, while Bappi Da’s daughter Reema Lahiri became so bad by crying that the hearts of all the people present there were filled with pain and eyes became moist. Daughter Reema Rai was crying roaring while calling her father. Bappi Da’s wife and daughter went into deep shock ever since Bappi Lahiri died in the hospital.
The funeral was attended by family and friends, among them actress Vidya Balan, star of the 2011 film The Dirty Picture, in which Bappi Lahiri sang the song Ooh La La. In a tweet posted yesterday, the actress revealed that Bappi Da used to call her. Bidda” which is the Bengali pronunciation of his name.
The funeral was attended by family and friends, among them actress Vidya Balan, star of the 2011 film The Dirty Picture, in which Bappi Lahiri sang the song Ooh La La. In a tweet posted yesterday, the actress revealed that Bappi Da used to call her. Bidda” which is the Bengali pronunciation of his name.