Bollywood 'disco king' Bappi Lahiri's funeral — in pictures


  • Indian singer-composer Bappi Lahiri was cremated on February 17 in Mumbai, a day after his death from health complications. He was 69. AFP
    Indian singer-composer Bappi Lahiri was cremated on February 17 in Mumbai, a day after his death from health complications. He was 69. AFP
  • Bappi Lahiri's son Bappa Lahiri carries the mortal remains of his father. EPA
    Bappi Lahiri's son Bappa Lahiri carries the mortal remains of his father. EPA
  • An emotional Bappa Lahiri performs rituals during the cremation in Mumbai. EPA
    An emotional Bappa Lahiri performs rituals during the cremation in Mumbai. EPA
  • Chitrani Lahiri, wife Bappi Lahiri, being consoled by friends and family. EPA
    Chitrani Lahiri, wife Bappi Lahiri, being consoled by friends and family. EPA
  • Bollywood star Vidya Balan arrives at the funeral. AFP
    Bollywood star Vidya Balan arrives at the funeral. AFP
  • Singer Salma Agha. AFP
    Singer Salma Agha. AFP
  • Bollywood singer Sudesh Bhosale at Bappi Lahiri's funeral. AFP
    Bollywood singer Sudesh Bhosale at Bappi Lahiri's funeral. AFP
  • Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya. AFP
    Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya. AFP
  • Singer Udit Narayan.
    Singer Udit Narayan.
  • Singer Shaan arrives at the funeral. AFP
    Singer Shaan arrives at the funeral. AFP
  • Bollywood music director Lalit Pandit. AFP
    Bollywood music director Lalit Pandit. AFP
  • Singer Anuradha Paudwal, who worked extensively with Bappi Lahiri, was also at the funeral. AFP
    Singer Anuradha Paudwal, who worked extensively with Bappi Lahiri, was also at the funeral. AFP
  • Singer Nitin Mukesh pays his respects. AFP
    Singer Nitin Mukesh pays his respects. AFP