Bappi Da tests positive for Covid-19

Late on Wednesday, Bappi Lahiri, celebrated Indian singer and composer was reported to have been admitted to the intensive care unit of Breach Candy Hospital, in Mumbai after experiencing “mild symptoms’ of Covid-19.

The “disco dancer” singer joins the likes of Ranbir Kapoor, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aamir Khan among other Bollywood bigwigs to have fallen prey to the virus and tested positive for Covid-19.

A spokesperson released a statement on behalf of Bappi Lahiri, “Despite utmost precautions, unfortunately, Mr Bappi Lahiri has tested positive for Covid-19. He is under very good and expert care at the Breach Candy Hospital. Bappi dada’s family requests all those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure."

Initially, the singer was admitted for “precautionary measure” according to his daughter, Rema Lahiri Bansal who said, "He will be fine and home soon. Thank you for keeping him in your prayers always.”

It was only last month that Bappi Da had taken to his Instagram handle to share his pre-registration for the Covid-19 innoculation drive. He had written in the post, “As soon as I found out that us over 60's and those aged between 45-59 with a specified co-morbidity are now able to get our jab booked in, I felt a sense of relief that the end to this pandemic is in sight."

He had also advised his fans by creating awareness about pre-registering for vaccine jabs, “Please pre-register in advance as this is much more efficient than walk-ins, which should be after 3pm. Just take your Aadhaar card, voter or any government ID which has your photo, gender and date of birth.” He had urged people further, “Join me and millions of other over 60’s in pre-registering for your vaccine, today to protect yourself, your family, and India.”

The spokesperson of Bappiji also added, “He seeks blessings and wishes of his fans, friends, and everyone from India and abroad. On behalf of Bappi Da, we are passing his message to all his well-wishers and fans to stay healthy, stay blessed.”