Mumbai Honors Bappi Lahiri with Street Naming, Ashok Pandit Reflects on Emotional Moment

Mumbai, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : Mumbai has honored the legendary Indian musician Bappi Lahiri by naming a street after him. This tribute has sparked joy among many, including filmmaker Ashok Pandit, who described the moment as deeply emotional for him and his family.

In a heartfelt Instagram video, Pandit shared the occasion, which was attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, various artists from the entertainment industry, and Lahiri’s family.

“This is a very emotional moment for me and my entire family,” Pandit expressed. He praised Lahiri as a musical icon whose talent shaped Indian culture. The street, where Lahiri lived, now stands as a permanent memorial to his legacy.

Pandit reflected on his close relationship with Lahiri, noting how he witnessed the musician’s successful career up close as a neighbor. “Our families grew up together, sharing many loving moments,” he said. He also reminisced about Lahiri’s talented parents, classical singer Bansuri Lahiri and Apreesh Lahiri, and the joy of seeing Lahiri’s children, Rema Lahiri Bansal and Bappa B. Lahiri, grow into successful individuals. His grandson, Swastik Bansal, continues the family’s musical legacy.

He emphasized that this tribute would not be complete without mentioning Lahiri’s wife, Chitrani Lahiri, who exemplified grace, love, and warmth. “I was fortunate to see many great musicians, filmmakers, and actors visit the Lahiri home,” he added.

Pandit expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Fadnavis for attending the event and to MLA Amit Satam for helping realize this dream for the Lahiri family and the industry. He concluded with warm wishes for the entire Lahiri family, hoping their bond remains filled with love and warmth.