Bappi Lahiri, known for his synthesised disco beats, died last night in a Mumbai hospital at the age of 69. He had been in the hospital for a month being treated for a variety of health issues, according to the news agency PTI. "Bappi Lahiri was hospitalised for a month before being released on Monday. However, his health deteriorated on Tuesday, and his family requested that a doctor come to their home. He was taken to the hospital. He was suffering from a number of medical issues. He died shortly before midnight from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) "The director of CritiCare hospital, Dr Deepak Namjoshi, told PTI. 

According to PTI, Bappi Lahiri's final rites will be held at Pawan Hans Crematorium on Thursday, after his son Bappa arrives from the United States.

This morning, Bollywood tributes to Bappi Lahiri poured in. Akshay Kumar posted on Twitter: "Another jewel from the music industry was lost today. Bappi Da, your voice inspired millions to dance, including myself. Thank you for bringing so much joy to people through your music. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the family. Shanti, Om." Ajay Devgan posted on Twitter: "In person, Bappi Da was very endearing. His music, on the other hand, had a certain edge to it. With Chalte Chalte, Suraksha, and Disco Dancer, he introduced a more contemporary style to Hindi film music. Dada, Shanti. You will be sorely missed."

one of the most influential figures in Indian film music, was a pioneer of disco in 1980s and 1990s Bollywood, composing superhit soundtracks for films such as Disco Dancer, Dance Dance, Chalte Chalte, and Namak Halaal. In the world of Bengali cinema, he also had a long list of music credits. He performed a number of his own compositions, including Koi Yaha Naache Naache from Disco Dancer and Pyar Bina Chain Kaha from Saheb. Bappi da, as he was affectionately known, cut a dashing figure with his signature gold chains and sunglasses.

Bappi Lahiri, real name Alokesh, also had a brief political career, joining the BJP in 2014. He was defeated by a Trinamool candidate in the Lok Sabha election that year.