Bappi Lahiri, who handed away final month, was a beloved singer and music composer. But aside from his music, he was additionally recognized for his love of gold.
The composer was standard for his signature style assertion that included carrying numerous gold equipment on his fingers and neck. In a latest interview with India Today, his son Bappa Lahiri revealed that his father had a deeper reference to gold than he let on.
“Those [Gold] were not just fashion statements for dad, it was lucky for him. He never travelled without it. Even if it was a 5 am flight, he would wear all the gold. It was like his temple and his power. He was spiritually connected with it,” stated Bappa.
When requested what the household was planning on doing with Bappi’s gold assortment, Bappa stated that they have been planning to “preserve it in a museum”.
Bappi Lahiri, well-known for popularising the disco sound within the nation, handed away on February 15 this yr on the age of 69.