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Bappi Aparesh Lahiri (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), also known as Bappi Da, was an Indian singer, composer and . He popularised the use of music in Indian music industry and sang some of his own compositions. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with soundtracks. He delivered major box office successes primarily in , , and films. His music was well received into the 21st century.

In 1986, he was recognised by Guinness World Records for recording more than 180 songs in one year.

Early life
Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri was born on 27 November 1952 in , . His parents, Aparesh and Bansuri Lahiri, both were Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet. He belonged to the Lahiri-Mohan family of Mohanpur, Sirajganj (in present-day ). The family migrated to West Bengal after the Partition of Bengal in 1947. His parents, were both singers who met while performing for All India Radio. He was their only child. His relatives include singer , his maternal uncle.

Bappi Lahiri began to play tabla at the age of 3. Initially, he was trained by his parents. Bappi showed talent as a child playing the and studied with on the advice of .

Since childhood, he idolised American musician , and was inspired by him to wear multiple gold chains and gold jewellery. He thought of creating his own signature appearance when he becomes successful, and later upon becoming successful, he created his signature "golden jewellery" look inspired by that of Presley. He considered gold to be "lucky" for him.

Career
Lahiri came to Mumbai when he was 19. He received his first opportunity in a Bengali film, Daadu (1974), where sang his composition. The first Hindi film for which he composed music was (1973) and his first Hindi composition was Tu Hi Mera Chanda sung by Mukesh. The turning point of his career was Tahir Husain's Hindi film, (1975), for which he composed music and doubled as a playback singer. He composed a duet with Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi named "Nothing Is Impossible", for the same film. His compositions Jalta Hai Jiya Mera (Kishore Asha duet) and Lata Mangeshkar solos like Abhi Abhi Thi Dushmani and Aao Tumhe Chand from the same film became popular and gave him recognition. The duet "Phir Janam Lenge Hum" sung by Kishore Lata became famous from the film Phir Janam Lenge Hum/ Janam Janam Na Saathi. All songs from the film Chalte Chalte (1976), became hits, thus bringing him recognition as a music director at the national level. He sang duet with Sulakshana Pandit named Jana Kahan Hai which gave him recognition as singer. Songs from the films like Aap Ki Khatir, Dil Se Mile Dil, Patita, Lahu Ke Do Rang, and Ravikant Nagaichs Surakksha 1979 had soft music.

He also composed music for some ghazals, namely "Kisi Nazar Ko Tera Intezaar Aaj Bhi Hai" and "Aawaz Di Hai" for the 1985 film Aitbaar. He also composed melodious songs sung by either as duets with or in the films starring in the 80's in hit films like , , Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar, , , , Insaaf Main Karoonga and Adhikar. After success of the film Himmatwala, Bappi regularly composed duets sung by Kishore Kumar for films starring like in Justice Chowdhry, Jaani Dost, Mawali, Haisiyat, Tohfa, Balidaan, Qaidi, Hoshiyaar, Sinhasan, Suhaagan, Majaal, Tamasha, Sone Pe Suhaga and Dharm Adhikari.Bappi Lahiri made a record by composing for 12 super-hit silver jubilee movies starring Jetendra as the lead hero in the period 1983–1985.

He entered the Guinness Book of World Records for recording over 180 songs for 33 films in 1986.

Apart from his popular disco-electronic music, Bappi Lahiri was also known for his signature look of his sartorial style that consisted gold chains, golden embellishments, velvety cardigans and sunglasses.

Portions of Lahiri's song "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai" were included in the 2002 song "Addictive" by American R&B singer Truth Hurts. Copyright holders , Ltd. sued Interscope Records and its parent company, Universal Music Group for more than $500 million. A Los Angeles federal judge subsequently barred further sales of the CD unless and until Lahiri was listed on the song's credits.

In 2012, his album World Peace, Love & Harmony was among the top five albums being considered for a nomination but lost. But, he was selected to be a jury member in the .

In late 2016, Lahiri voiced the character of Tamatoa in the -dubbed version of Disney's animated fantasy adventure film Moana; he also composed and sang "Shona" (Gold), the Hindi version of "Shiny". This was his first time dubbing for an animated character, and he also appeared in song "Yeh Hai Dance Bar". He won Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at 63rd Filmfare Awards.

In 2021, he appeared as a guest judge in musical TV shows such as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, and .

Political ambitions
Bappi Lahiri joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 31 January 2014 in the presence of , the then-national President of Bharatiya Janata Party, to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha election. He was made a BJP candidate from Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency) in 2014, but lost to Kalyan Banerjee.

Other work
Acting
+ !Year !Film !Language !Notes
1974Badhti Ka Naam DadhiHindi
2009Main Aurr Mrs KhannaHindi
2012It's Rocking: Dard-E-DiscoHindi
2022Masaba Masaba Season 2Hindi

Dubbing
MoanaTamatoaHindiEnglish20162016
live-action

Death
Bappi Lahiri died of obstructive sleep apnea and post COVID-19 complications in , on 15 February 2022 at the age of 69.

Discography
Bappi Lahiri became popular in the late 1970s-80s and early 1990s for the film soundtracks composed by him such as , Aangan Ki Kali, Wardat, Disco Dancer, Haathkadi, Namak Halaal, Masterji, Dance Dance, Himmatwala, Justice Chaudhury, , , Commando, Naukar Biwi Ka, Adhikar and Sharaabi.

He was known for disco-style songs where he brought orchestration and fusion of Indian music with international sounds and youthful upbeat rhythms. Although most of his songs were written for discotheques and dance numbers, there are several melodious songs as well from a list of movies like Chalte Chalte, , Aangan Ki Kali, Patita, Adhikar, Aaj Ka M.L.A Ram Avatar, Laalchi, Aitbaar, Naya Kadam.

(2025). 9780748634781, Edinburgh University Press.

Denotes films that have not yet been released

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  • Apoorva Sahodarigal (1983)
  • Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)
  • Kizhakku Africavil Sheela (1987)
  • (2019)

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  • Africadalli Sheela (1986)
  • Krishna Nee Begane Baro (1986)
  • Guru (1989)
  • Police Matthu Dada (1991)
  • Love in Mandya (2014) – singer, "Current Hodha Timealli"

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Awards
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki

Honours
  • 2017 – Civilian Honour by Government of West Bengal

Legacy
Composer Bappi Lahiri's discarded disco track Zindagi Meri Dance Dance was left out of the film Dance Dance although it featured on the vinyl album release at the time. It was re-discovered and had a second lease of life in director 's 2017 gangster film Daddy starring . The re-release of the song was a huge success, becoming one of the top tracks of the year.

Ahluwalia wanted an authentic 80s Bappi Lahiri sound and not an overproduced remix. Norwegian producer Olefonken reworked the song to be more dynamic for contemporary sound systems but kept many of the original elements including the original vocals of and as well as the original synth and drum machines. The choreographer of Ahluwalia's first film , was the same Kamal Nath who had also worked on B. Subhash's disco film Dance Dance and Commando starring Mithun Chakraborty, both of which feature Bappi Lahiri soundtracks.

See also
  • List of Indian film music directors

Cited sources
Further reading
External links

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