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The composer and singer Babi Lahiri, who promoted disco music in Indian cinema in the 1980s and 1990s, has passed away. Many celebrities and fans…Read more
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News of the sudden death of veteran composer and singer Babi Lahiri has shaken the entire fraternity of Indian cinema. Veteran singer and composer Babi Lahiri, better known as the King of Indian Disco, passed away on February 15, 2022 at the age of 69 at CritiCare Hospital in Mumbai. A truck decorated with flowers has arrived to transport Babi Lahiri’s remains to the crematorium. Baba Lahiri, son of popular singing legend Babi Lahiri, has returned from the United States with his family to perform his father’s last rites. His doctor, Deepak Namgoshi, confirmed the news of his death. According to the doctor, the ‘Disco Dancer’ hit maker passed away last night due to multiple health issues. He had been hospitalized for a month and discharged on Monday, but his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called a doctor to visit their home, after which he was transferred to the hospital, and he was suffering from multiple health problems. “He died of obstructive sleep apnea last night,” said Dr. Deepak Namjoshi. After hearing the news of Babi Lahiri’s death, many fans took to social media and paid tribute to the legendary singer. Babi Lahiri was hospitalized in April 2021 also after he tested positive for coronavirus.
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Baba Lahiri with tearful eyes carries Father Babi Lahiri’s remains to the crematorium.
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Chan arrives to attend the last rituals of composer and singer Babi Lahiri.
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Actress Vidya Balan arrives for the funeral of singer and composer Babi Lahiri.
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Singer Abhijit Bhattacharya arrives at the last rites of composer and singer Babi Lahiri.
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Actor Shakti Kapoor attends the funeral of singer and composer Babi Lahiri.
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Udit Narayan arrives to attend the funeral of singer and composer Babi Lahiri.
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Bhushan Kumar arrives for the last rites of singer and composer Babi Lahiri.
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Ella Arun and Alka Yagnik have arrived at the last rites of composer and singer Babi Lahiri.
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Mika Singh and Vindo Dara Singh have arrived for the funeral of singer and composer Babi Lahiri.
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