Bappi Lahiri Cremated: Vidya Balan, Shakti Kapoor, Shaan Pay Their Last Respects; Singer-Friends Alka Yagnik & Ila Arun Bid Adieu
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The Final Journey
Music icon Bappi Lahiri was cremated on Friday in the presence of family, friends and colleagues.Prominent personalities from B-town bid a tearful adieu to the legendary singer-composer.Here's a look at some moments from his last rites.
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Family Matters
Lahiri's son Bappa - who travelled to Mumbai from the US for the last rites - and his son-in-law Govind Bansal carried the late singer's mortal remains to the cremation ground.
Grieving pictures of Lahiri's daughter Rema and wife Chitrani went viral as they looked inconsolable.
Grieving pictures of Lahiri's daughter Rema and wife Chitrani went viral as they looked inconsolable.
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Sister Act
Singer Ila Arun and Alka Yagnik found support in each other as they attended Lahiri's last rites.
They stood, hand-in-hand, comforting each other.
They stood, hand-in-hand, comforting each other.
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The Last Song
Lahiri's industry friends and colleagues all were at the cremation ground to pay their last respects to the singing legend.
Shaan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Mika Singh, wrestler-actor Dara Singh's actor-son Vindu Dara Singh, Lalit Pandit, Rupali Ganguly, among others, marked their attendance.
Shaan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Mika Singh, wrestler-actor Dara Singh's actor-son Vindu Dara Singh, Lalit Pandit, Rupali Ganguly, among others, marked their attendance.
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The Final Goodbye
Bollywood stars Vidya Balan and Shakti Kapoor, dressed in white, bid farewell to the singer-composer.
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The Floral Ride
The mortal remains of the 'Disco King' were taken in a truck decorated with flowers from his residence to Vile Parle cremation ground for the last rites.
Lahiri's family members ensured they adorn him with his signature style for one last time.
A large number of people thronged the roads from where the cortege passed as Bappi Da embarked on his final journey.
Lahiri's family members ensured they adorn him with his signature style for one last time.
A large number of people thronged the roads from where the cortege passed as Bappi Da embarked on his final journey.
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Bidding Adieu
The day the news broke, Lahiri's friends from the music industry visited the grieving family to comfort them.Lyricist Sameer Anjaan (L), and singer Shaan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya (top right) and Nitin Mukesh (bottom right) all visited the late music legend's home to pay their condolences.
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With A Heavy Heart
Actress Kajol, along with her mother-actor Tanuja, visited the Lahiri family at their Juhu home to pay their respects. They were also joined by her uncle Deb Mukerji and cousin Sharbani Mukherjee.
Kajol's family and the Lahiris have been close friends for many years. They always spent Durga Pujo festivities and family functions together.
Kajol's family and the Lahiris have been close friends for many years. They always spent Durga Pujo festivities and family functions together.
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Offering Condolences
Legendary singer Anuradha Paudwal (L), along with her daughter Kavita, visited the Lahiri residence on Wednesday.
Paudwal and Lahiri gave voice to the popular song 'Tamma Tamma Loge', featuring Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt, from 1989 film 'Thanedaar'. Later, they again collaborated for the reprised version of the song for 2017 film 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania', featuring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.
Paudwal and Lahiri gave voice to the popular song 'Tamma Tamma Loge', featuring Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt, from 1989 film 'Thanedaar'. Later, they again collaborated for the reprised version of the song for 2017 film 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania', featuring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.
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In Memoriam
Dressed in white, actor Chunky Panday and actor-director Rakesh Roshan also visited Lahiri's Juhu home after the news of his death.
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Honouring Bappi Da
Lahiri's sudden demise was a shock to many.
(L-R) Actress Neetu Chandra, singer Ila Arun and Shraddha Kapoor's mother Shivangi Kolhapure were also spotted at the Lahiri's residence on Wednesday.
(L-R) Actress Neetu Chandra, singer Ila Arun and Shraddha Kapoor's mother Shivangi Kolhapure were also spotted at the Lahiri's residence on Wednesday.
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In Mourning
Bappi Lahiri's mortal remains were brought home, and his daughter, Rema Lahiri, broke into tears.
The later singer-composer's son-in-law Govind Bansal and grandson Swastik Bansal also rushed to his Mumbai home.
(Image: PTI & ANI)
The later singer-composer's son-in-law Govind Bansal and grandson Swastik Bansal also rushed to his Mumbai home.
(Image: PTI & ANI)
