Bappi Lahiri, known as the Disco King, is a famous Indian singer, composer and producer. He was first noticed in 1973 and stayed popular throughout the 80’s and 90’s. He is known for songs such as I Am A Disco Dancer, Yaar Bina Chain Kahaan Re, Tamma Tamma Loge, Koi Yahaan Naache Naache, Ooh La La and more.
He died at the age of 69 on Tuesday due to health complication after catching COVID-19 last year.
Bappi Lahiri had once met Michael Jackson, who was left amazed with the Indian singer’s gold Ganesha chain. During Michael’s visit to India in 1996, he met Bappi and said that he was a fan of his song Jimmy Jimmy from Disco Dancer.
Bappi recalled the meeting: “ ‘Oh my God, fantastic! What’s your name?’ Maine kaha Bappi Lahiri (When he came to Mumbai, I was sitting somewhere. He came up to me and noticed my gold chain with a Lord Ganesha pendant. He said, ‘Oh my God, fantastic! What’s your name?’ I introduced myself),” he had said.
Photo montage done by Bappi 
Photo montage done by Bappi
“‘You’re a composer?’ I said, ‘Yes, I have done Disco Dancer.’ Jaise hi Disco Dancer bola, woh bole (As soon as I said Disco Dancer, he said), ‘I like your song Jimmy Jimmy’,” he had added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the late musician and tweeted, “Shri Bappi Lahiri Ji’s music was all encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions. People across generations could relate to his works. His lively nature will be missed by everyone. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
