“I am shocked to see so many reports stating that I have lost my voice. It’s ridiculous and I am really unhappy,” says a distraught Bappi Lahiri. The singer-composer, speaking to us from his studio in between a recording, adds, “I was shooting three days ago with my grandson for a documentary film. How can I be unwell and without a voice? I have been working in the industry for 50 years and I’ve never experienced something like this. I have slight cough, I’m taking syrups and tablets for that. It’s a minor thing and I am much better.”

For the unversed, a few media reports recently claimed Lahiri has been unwell ever since he recovered from Coronavirus in April and has now lost his voice. Refuting the same, the veteran wrote on Instagram, “Some media outlets are spreading false news about me and my health, which breaks my heart. By the grace of my fans and well-wishers, I am completely healthy (sic).”

Speculation is rife that the singer-composer is keeping it low in terms of work. But, Lahiri clarifies that he is swamped at present. “I recorded and composed three songs, one of which is Ganpati Bappa Morya, that released recently. I’ve also recorded a song for Durga Puja with actor Rituparna Sengupta, and finished the soundtrack for a Bengali film two days ago, featuring Shaan, Alisha Chinai, Aditya Narayan, Armaan Malik and I. My fans are my God. With their blessings and by the grace of Ganpati Bappa, I’m totally alright,” says the 68-year-old.