Bappi Lahiri Once Termed Himself ‘Amitabh Bachchan Of Music Industry’, Said Beyoncé And Eminem ‘Dress Like Me’

The nation woke up to a saddening news of music-composer and singer Bappi Lahiri. Did you know that during the 80s and 90s Bappi Lahiri had such a level of his success that he termed himself ‘the Amitabh Bachchan of the music industry.’ In an interview with Hindustan Times in 2009, the iconic singer dismissed the notion that he has competition in India, he told Hindustan Times in 2009, “In film industry, there is Amitabh Bachchan and in music industry, there is Bappida. But Amitabh Bachchan is 12 years older than me.” Stating that he is peerless internationally, Bappi Lahiri said, “There is no competition, but there are singers who dress like me. Among women, there’s Beyonce and there’s Shakira and among men, there is 50 Cent, Eminem and definitely, Akon…” For latest updates:Bappi Lahiri Passes Away LIVE Updates: Music Composer’s Funeral on Thursday; Kajol, Shaan Pay Last Respects; PM Modi Leads Tributes Bappi had huge success in the 1980s and 1990s and was affectionately known as Bappi da. Messages of condolence flowed in from all corners, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said, “Shri Bappi Lahiri Ji’s music was all-encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions.