Did you know Bappi Lahiri’s Bengali film music debut came a year before his Bollywood journey started?

Bappi Lahiri, the music maestro, composed music across languages including Hindi,

Bengali

and Telugu. Who can forget the pioneer of disco beats in India? It’s no surprise that his demise has left the entire entertainment industry mourning.

Although Bappi Lahiri’s first Hindi break came in the film ‘Nanha Shikari’ way back in 1973 his foray into Bengali film music happened a year before with the 1972 film ‘Daadu’ and the rest is history giving hits and hits. His extensive credits in Bengali cinema will always be etched in our hearts. ). His music in the Uttam Kumar cult classic ‘Ogo Bodhu Shundori’ (1981) also became a huge hit.

Bappi Lahiri’s unforgettable music for the Prosenjit Chatterjee films will always be regarded as his best works. It started with ‘Amar Sangi’ (1987) and continues for years including the film ‘Aamar Tumi’.

The music sensation passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday night at the age of 69. He had been in the hospital for almost a month with several health issues. He was discharged on Monday; but a day later, his heath condition worsened and he had to be taken back to the hospital.

The last rites of Bappi Lahiri will be performed on Thursday at the

Pawan Hans Crematorium

.