Bappi Lahiri Died

Bappi Lahiri, often mimicked and taken less seriously owing to his quirks, gave India a new sound

Some might object to Bappi Lahiri's music being referred to as an ‘aesthetic,' thinking that aesthetic is only for highbrow songs. Why do we deride joy so much? Is joy not an integral part of the listening experience?

Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passes away in Mumbai hospital aged 69

Bappi Lahiri died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight, Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director of the Mumbai hospital, told.