Music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri, who popularised disco music in India in the 80s and 90s, died at Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital on Wednesday, report agencies.
He was 69.
"Lahiri had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home. He was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues. He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight," Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director of the hospital, told PTI.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent her condolences to Lahiri's family.
She prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family.
Bappi Lahiri is known for delivering popular songs in several films of the late 1970s-80s like 'Chalte Chalte', 'Disco Dancer', and 'Sharaabi'. His last Bollywood song titled 'Bhankas' was for the 2020 film 'Baaghi 3'.
The singer's last appearance on the screen was with Salman Khan on reality show 'Bigg Boss 15', where he was promoting his grandson Swastik's new song 'Baccha Party'.
In April last year, the singer had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after testing He recovered after a few days.
Born in West Bengal to a musical family, the larger-than-life Lahiri was renowned for his trademark gold chain and sunglasses and was credited with popularising disco music in India.
He had several collaborations with international stars, including English model and singer Fox in the 1995 Hindi film "Rock Dancer" and with Snoop Dogg on Punjabi song "Patiala Peg" in 2015.
Lahiri's family said in a statement that his death was a "deeply sad moment" for us.
"We are seeking love and blessings for his soul," his wife and two children said.
In the early 2000s, he won a copyright case against US rapper-producer Dr. Dre for using parts of one of his songs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that Lahiri's music was "all-encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions" and that "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," the Indian leader added.
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman tweeted his condolences and called Lahiri the "Disco King of Hindi cinema".
Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar added that Lahiri's voice "was the reason for millions to dance, including me".
"Thank you for all the happiness you brought through your music," he wrote on Twitter.
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