Celebrated singer-composer Bappi Lahiri died at a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday night due to multiple health issues. He was 69. His cremation will take place on Thursday, said his family in a statement.
In the statement, the family members mentioned that the last rites will be held on February 17 as they are waiting for Bappi's son Bappa Lahiri to return from Los Angeles. "It’s a deeply sad moment for us. Our beloved Bappi Da has left for heavenly abode last midnight. The cremation will take place on the arrival of Bappa from LA tomorrow mid-morning. We are seeking love and blessings for his soul," the statement read.