Bappi Lahiri Passes Away: Rani Mukerji reveals her mother is ‘devasted’

The nation lost another legendary singer as Bappi Lahiri passed away last night on Tuesday. The singer was 69 years old and the entire nation has been paying him heartfelt tribute remembering the legend that he was. Rani Mukerji recalled how her mother Krishna Mukherjee and late singer Bappi Lahiri were childhood friends. The actress revealed her mother is heartbroken.

Rani Mukerji said in an interview that it is a personal loss for the family. Rani called Bappi da ‘the most iconic musical personality of Indian cinema’ and the actress further said that her mother is ‘devastated’ after hearing the news of his demise.

Talking to TOI, Rani said, “India has again lost one of her precious gems. Bappi uncle is and will always be the most iconic musical personality of Indian cinema. His music was legendary. His versatility as a composer was unmatched. He was truly a self-made man, a great son to his parents, a wonderful husband and a great dad. My Mum and Bappi uncle were childhood friends from Calcutta. It’s a personal loss for our family and my mother is devastated.”

She further added, “While the whole world mourns his loss, I can’t help but think of all the memories I have of him from my childhood. I will miss him dearly. His smiling face and kind personality will always be a happy memory. I pray that Chitrani Aunty, Rema, Bappa and the entire Lahiri family find the strength to go through this loss. It’s too sad. He went too soon. Bappi uncle, rest in peace. The heavens have earned an angel today.”

 

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Rani Mukerji’s cousin Kajol was seen arriving at Bappi Lahiri’s residence with her mother Tanuja and uncle Deb Mukerji to offer their condolences to his family. Mourning the death of the Disco King of Bollywood, Kajol had shared in a social media post, “Today we lost the disco king, Bappi Da you were not only an amazing music composer and singer but also a beautiful and happy soul. End of an Era. May your soul rest in peace.”

 

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