Rani Mukerji, speaking about Bappi Lahiri's demise, said, "India has...lost one of her precious gems...His music was legendary...He was truly a 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 and my mother is devastated," she added.