New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday condoled the death of noted music director OP Nayyar describing him as “musical genius”.
In a message, Singh said, "He was a creative and innovative musical genius who endeared himself to many generations."
Famous for his peppy numbers, Nayyar died of cardiac arrest on Sunday at his residence in Thane, Mumbai.
Expressing grief over Nayyar's demise, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav said he gave lilting tunes in films, which became very popular.
"He ruled the hearts of the music lovers through his excellent tunes and blended folk and Western music and churned out brilliant tunes, which are still very popular," Yadav told PTI.
Describing him as a composer with a distinctive style whose work was always original, Bollywood paid rich tributes to Nayyar.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who never worked with him during her career as a
playback singer, said that his "music always carried its own distinct mark".
"His work was different from his contemporaries. One could always identify an O P song. He left his distinct mark on his songs," Mangeshkar told PTI.
Talking about her personal relations with Nayyar, she said, "I never sang for him, but contrary to what people say we did not have any quarrel."
Actress and Censor Board chief Sharmila Tagore, who starred in Kashmir ki kali said, "We will remember him and his contributions will be there forever. His name will be there as long as there is the history of music."
Singer Manna Dey said he was saddened by Nayyar's death as no one could replace him. Actor Rajesh Khanna said, "originality was the symbol" of Nayyar, whom he described as a "charismatic personality".
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