Bappi Lahiri funeral: Family, friends pay tearful tribute

Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passed away on Wednesday (February 16) at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 69. The singer was cremated at Pawan Hans, Santacruz crematorium in Mumbai on February 17. Several celebrities from showbiz and Bappi da’s well-wishers thronged at the Santacruz crematorium to bid him a final goodbye.

Music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri was cremated at Pawan Hans, Santacruz in Mumbai on February 17 as celebrities and well-wishers paid tribute to the Disco King of Bollywood. Credit: Pallav Paliwal Photo

The mortal remains of the singer-composer left his Mumbai residence for the final rites that took place at Pawan Hans, Santacruz, in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo

Hundreds of grieving well-wishers and family bid a tearful adieu to Disco King Bappi Lahiri. Credit: PTI Photo

The funeral saw several celebrities from showbiz and Bappi da’s well-wishers paying their last respects. In this photo, Ila Arun and Alka Yagnik are seen arriving at Santacruz crematorium. Credit: Pallav Paliwal Photo

Singer Shaan arrives to pay his last respects to Bappi Lahiri at the crematorium. Credit: Pallav Paliwal Photo

Vidya Balan leaves after paying her last respects to Bappi Lahiri. Credit: Pallav Paliwal Photo

Singer Mika Singh was also seen at Santacruz crematorium in Mumbai. Credit: Pallav Paliwal Photo

Bappi Lahiri's family thanks his well-wishers with folded hands during the funeral. Credit: Pallav Paliwal Photo

Bhushan Kumar, the head honcho of T-Series, also visited the Santacruz crematorium to offer his last respects. Credit: Pallav Paliwal Photo

Shakti Kapoor was seen during Bappi da's final journey. Credit: Pallav Paliwal Photo