Moheener Ghoraguli’s Bapida passes away

Moheener Ghoraguli’s member Tapas Das, aka Bapida, breathed his last on Sunday, June 25. He was 68. He was suffering from cancer and was being treated at SSKM Hospital. 

Tapas Das impressed Moheener Ghoraguli’s founder Goutam Chattopadhyay at a very early age. According to veteran musicians, together, they created the band. Some of the iconic songs of the band have Bapida’s toch in them. After prolonged treatment at the hospital, Bapida was sent home. After further deterioration of health, he was once again admitted to the hospital.  

Earlier this year, Tapas Das’ health updates made headlines. Several musicians, including Rupam Islam, came forward to raise funds and stood by him. Many musicians hosted concerts to raise funds for his treatment. The state government took responsibility for his treatment.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to her Twitter and posted a condolence message. “I mourn the death of Tapas Das ( Bapi da), who was a part of India’s first rock band in Bangla, Moheener Ghoraguli. He was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and our government bore his full treatment costs at SSKM hospital for months as our humble support to the talented artiste’s family. My condolences to the artiste’s wife Sutapa and the bereaved family and his admirers,” she wrote.