Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the road in the presence of the Lahiri family, members of the film and music fraternity, and well-wishers, honouring a musician whose distinctive sound continues to resonate with audiences. Around five decades of memories, music and milestones came together in Juhu on Monday evening as the road leading to the late singer-composer Bappi Lahiri ’s residence was named Sangeetkar Bappi Lahiri Marg.
19, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_20_2026_000028B) Mumbai: Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, right, and film producer Gulshan Grover during the naming ceremony of Bappi Lahiri Marg to honour the late music icon, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, late Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_20_2026_000027B) For the Lahiri family, the newly named road is more than a civic landmark.
Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis during the naming ceremony of ‘Music Composer Bappi Lahiri Marg’, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_19_2026_000418B) Even now, my father’s hit music can be heard everywhere, whether in Dhurandhar or Baaghi,” she said. Known for pioneering a distinctive blend of disco, pop and Indian film music, Bappi Lahiri enjoyed a career spanning decades, creating songs that became enduring favourites across generations. His flamboyant persona and signature gold accessories made him as recognisable as his music, earning him a unique place in popular culture. The ceremony saw several familiar faces from the film and music industries come together to pay tribute to the composer. Among those present were Jeetendra, Jackie Shroff, Udit Narayan, Ashoke Pandit, Ila Arun, Poonam Dhillon, Rohit Roy, Alisha Chinai, Anu Malik, Rajat Bedi, Sofie Choudhary, Lalit Pandit and Neetu Chandra. Mumbai: Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty during the naming ceremony of Bappi Lahiri Marg to honour the late music icon, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, late Monday, Oct. It is a tribute rooted in the neighbourhood that witnessed the making of the composer’s music and the life he built in Mumbai; a lasting reminder of an artist whose melodies continue to find new listeners.
