Actress
Rani
Mukerji
is
unable
to
cope
up
with
the
demise
of
legendary
singer-composer
Bappi
Lahiri.
He
breathed
his
last
on
Tuesday
night
at
Mumbai's
CritiCare
hospital.
Recalling
his
fond
memories,
Rani
said
that
his
demise
feels
like
a
personal
loss
to
her
and
her
mother
is
devastated
after
learning
the
unfortunate
news.
"India
has
again
lost
one
of
her
precious
gems.
Bappi
uncle
is
and
will
always
be
the
most
iconic
musical
personality
of
Indian
cinema.
His
music
was
legendary,
his
versatility
as
a
composer
was
unmatched.
A
truly
self
made
man,
a
great
son
to
his
parents,
a
wonderful
husband
and
a
great
dad.
My
Mum
and
Bappi
uncle
were
childhood
friends
from
Calcutta.
It's
a
personal
loss
for
our
family,
my
mother
is
devastated,"
said
Rani
while
speaking
to
Times
Of
India.
Rani
further
said
while
the
whole
world
mourns
his
loss,
she
can't
help
but
think
of
all
the
memories
she
has
of
him
from
her
childhood.
She
further
said
that
she
will
miss
him
and
his
smiling
face.
She
went
on
to
add
that
his
kind
personality
will
always
be
a
happy
memory
for
her.
"I
pray
that
Chitrani
Aunty,
Rema,
Bappa
and
the
entire
Lahiri
family
find
the
strength
to
go
through
this
loss.
It's
too
sad,
he
went
too
soon.
Bappi
uncle
rest
in
peace,
the
heavens
have
earned
an
angel
today,"
said
Rani.
Earlier
today,
Bappi
Da's
family
released
an
official
statement
that
read,
"It's
a
deeply
sad
moment
for
us.
Our
beloved
Bappi
Da
has
left
for
heavenly
abode
last
midnight.
The
cremation
will
take
place
on
arrival
of
Bappa
From
LA
tomorrow
mid
morning.
We
are
seeking
love
and
blessings
for
his
soul.
We
will
keep
you
updated.
-
Mrs
.Lahiri,
Mr.Gobind
Bansal,
Bappa
Lahiri,
Rema
Lahiri."