Bappi Lahiri Marg unveiled as Bollywood veterans pay tribute

Mumbai made the late Bappi Lahiri part of the city’s map on October 20, 2026, as a road was named after the beloved music icon. The ceremony for Bappi Lahiri Marg brought together Bollywood veterans and Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, who was felicitated by Lahiri’s family.

Bollywood shows up for Bappi Da

The guest list read like a roll call of Hindi cinema’s most familiar faces. Gulshan Grover, Jeetendra, Suniel Shetty and Jackie Shroff were all present. For Jackie Shroff, the event marked his first public sighting since the recent firing incident involving his son Tiger.

The stars did not just pose for photographs; they spoke about the man behind the music.

• Gulshan Grover called Lahiri “a legend in cinema, music and art” and said there is not a single song of his he dislikes.
• Jeetendra remembered being neighbours with “Bappi Da” and working on 40 films with him, recalling how happy his producers and directors always were.
• Suniel Shetty said the honour should have come years ago, adding, “better late than never.”

Why a road, and why now

Bappi Lahiri’s music shaped an era of Hindi cinema, and naming a Mumbai road after him turns fan love into civic memory. It is the kind of recognition usually reserved for public figures far outside entertainment. The presence of a chief minister and some of Bollywood’s longest-working stars signals how deeply film music is woven into the city’s identity.

For fans, the moment is a reminder that legacy is built in hooks and choruses as much as in awards. The ceremony offered a rare glimpse of the industry gathering not for a film launch, but for a shared cultural milestone. If you grew up on his songs, this is a good excuse to revisit a playlist and let the old favourites play.

After a scare, a sense of relief

Suniel Shetty also addressed the recent firing incident linked to Tiger Shroff. He argued that when two people as widely liked as Tiger and Jackie Dada can face such a scare, it shows no one is immune. He stressed the importance of staying safe and said he was relieved that Tiger is fine.

That note of concern gave the ceremony an added layer of warmth. It was a tribute, but also a quiet statement that the film family looks after its own.

Source: Filmfare