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{{Short description|Indian music director}}
{{Short description|Indian singer and composer (1952–2022)}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox musical artist
| name               = Bappi Lahiri
| name           = Bappi Lahiri
| image             = Bappi Lahiri graces musical concert ‘Rehmatein-3’.jpg
| image           = Bappi Lahiri 2016.jpg
| caption           = Lahiri in 2019
| image_size      =
| birth_name         = Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri
| caption         = Lahiri in 2017
| birth_date         = {{birth date|1952|11|27|df=y}}
| birth_name     = Alokesh Lahiri
| birth_place       = [[Jalpaiguri]], [[West Bengal]], India<ref name = "Birth Place" />
| alias          =
| death_date        = {{death date and age|2022|02|15|1952|11|27|df=y}}
| birth_date     = {{birth date and age|df=y|1952|11|27}}
| death_place        = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_place     = [[Jalpaiguri]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
| education          = Chetla Boys' High School
| origin          = [[Pabna]], [[Bangladesh]]
| occupation        = {{hlist|Singer|composer|[[record producer]]}}
| instrument      = Vocals, [[tabla]], piano, drum, guiter, saxophone, [[bongos]], [[dholak]]
| years_active      = 1972–2022
| occupation      = {{flatlist|
| website            = {{URL|bappilahiri.com}}
* Singer
| module            = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
* Composer 
| instrument      = {{hlist|Vocals|[[tabla]]|piano|drums|guitar|saxophone|[[bongos]]|[[Dholak]]}}
* Actor
| label          = {{hlist|BL Sound|[[Saregama]]|[[Venus Records & Tapes]]|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]|[[Tips Industries]]|[[Universal Music Group]]|Abbey Road Studios|Planet LA Records|[[Sony Music India]]}}
* Record Producer
* Politician
}}
}}
| years_active    = 1972–present
| Label          = BL Sound, [[Saregama]], [[Venus Records & Tapes]], [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], [[Tips Industries]], [[Universal Music Group]], Abbey Road Studios, Planet LA Records
| associated_acts =
| website        = {{URL|bappilahiri.com}}
| current_members =
| past_members    =
}}
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'''Bappi Aparesh Lahiri'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Bappi Aparesh Lahiri(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- SREERAMPUR(WEST BENGAL) – Affidavit Information of Candidate|url=https://myneta.info/ls2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=6057|access-date=2022-02-17|website=myneta.info}}</ref> (born '''Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri'''; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), also known as '''Bappida''' was an Indian singer, composer and [[record producer]]. He popularised the use of [[Synthesizer|synthesised]] [[disco]] music in Indian music industry and sang some of his own compositions.  He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with [[filmi]] soundtracks.  He also delivered major box office successes in [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and [[Kannada]] films.  His music was well received into the 21st century.


'''Alokesh "Bappi" Lahiri''' (born 27 November 1952) is an Indian singer, composer, politician and record producer. He popularized the use of [[Synthesizer|synthesized]] [[disco]] music in [[Indian cinema]] and sang some of his own compositions. He has composed some songs for [[Prosenjit Chatterjee]]. He and Prosenjit had delivered major box office successes like [[Amar Sangi]], [[Asha O Bhalobasha]], [[Aamar Tumi]], [[Amar Prem]], [[Mandira (film)|Mandira]], [[Badnam]], Raktelekha, Priya and so. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with [[filmi]] soundtracks such as ''[[Wardat (1981 film)|Wardat]]'', ''[[Disco Dancer]]'', ''[[Namak Halaal]]'', ''[[Dance Dance (1987 film)|Dance Dance]]'', ''[[Commando (1988 film)#Soundtrack|Commando]]'', ''[[Saheb]]'', ''[[Gang Leader]]'', ''[[Sailaab (1990 film)|Sailaab]]'', and ''[[Sharaabi]]''.
In 1986, he was recognised by [[Guinness World Records]] for recording more than 180 songs in one year.<ref name=":5">{{cite web|last=Mittal|first=Nishant|date=2022-02-20|title=Bappi Lahiri: 'disco king of Bollywood' gave Indian film a youthful injection|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/feb/19/bappi-lahiri-disco-king-of-bollywood-gave-indian-film-a-youthful-injection|access-date=2022-02-22|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
Lahiri joined [[BJP]] in 2014. He was declared a BJP candidate from [[(Lok Sabha constituency)|Serampore]] in West Bengal for the [[2014 Indian general election]] and lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/top-30-losers-in-lok-sabha-polls/ |title=Lok Sabha Results: Top 30 Losers |work=The Indian Express |date=10 May 2010 |access-date=17 December 2015}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Lahiri was born into a Hindu [[Brahmin]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/goldfinger/cid/616105|title=Goldfinger|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> family in [[Jalpaiguri]], West Bengal. His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both from [[Jalpaiguri]], were famous Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} He is their only child.
Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri was born into a [[Bengali Brahmin]] family in [[Calcutta]].<ref name = "Birth Place">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/i-am-bappi-lahiri/articleshow/2808729.cms|title = I AM: Bappi Lahiri – Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/goldfinger/cid/616105|title=Goldfinger|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both were Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet who belong to Lahiri Mohan Family of [[Pabna]] and [[Sirajganj]] of East Bengal (Now [[Bangladesh]]). His parents, were both singers who met while performing for [[All India Radio]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|last=Traub|first=Alex|date=2022-02-25|title=Bappi Lahiri, India's 'Disco King,' Dies at 69|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/25/world/asia/bappi-lahiri-dead.html|access-date=2022-02-26|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> He was their only child. His relatives include singer [[Kishore Kumar]], his maternal uncle.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Saxena|first1=Manjari|title=Bappi Lahiri: the golden era of music has ended|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/bollywood/bappi-lahiri-the-golden-era-of-music-has-ended-1.1360680|access-date=30 July 2015|work=Gulf News|date=17 July 2014}}</ref>


His relatives include singer [[Kishore Kumar]], his maternal uncle.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Saxena|first1=Manjari|title=Bappi Lahiri: the golden era of music has ended|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/bollywood/bappi-lahiri-the-golden-era-of-music-has-ended-1.1360680|access-date=30 July 2015|work=Gulf News|date=17 July 2014}}</ref>
Bappi Lahiri began to play tabla at the age of 3. Initially, he was trained by his parents.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/bappi-lahiri-aka-alokesh-lahiri-began-his-musical-career-at-3-story-of-the-child-prodigy-1913629-2022-02-16|title=Bappi Lahiri aka Alokesh Lahiri began his musical career at 3: Story of the child prodigy|publisher=India Today|date=16 February 2022}}</ref> Bappi showed talent as a child playing the [[tabla]] and studied with [[Samta Prasad]] on the advice of [[Lata Mangeshkar]].<ref name=":6" />


Lahiri began to play tabla at the age of 3. Initially, he was trained by his parents.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}
Since childhood, he idolised American musician [[Elvis Presley]], and was inspired by him to wear multiple gold chains and gold jewellery.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bappi-lahiris-unpublished-interview-rd-burman-wondered-kahan-se-aa-gaya-ye-toofan-etimes-exclusive/articleshow/89622175.cms|title=Bappi Lahiri's UNPUBLISHED INTERVIEW|publisher=Times of India|access-date=16 February 2022}}</ref> 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 considers gold to be "lucky" for him.


Lahiri has two children, a son Bappa Lahiri and a daughter Rema Lahiri. His son is married to Sannaya Gandhi with whom he has a son Azam John Lahiri.
==Career==
{{More citations needed section|date=February 2022}}
[[File:B.SUBHASH, BAPPI LAHIRI & PARVATI KHAN.jpg|thumb|Lahiri (right), with [[Babbar Subhash]] and Parvati Khan during the record of "Jimmy Jimmy" for ''[[Disco Dancer]]'' (1981).]]
Lahiri came to Mumbai when he was 19. He received his first opportunity in a [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali film]], ''Daadu'' (1974), where [[Lata Mangeshkar]] sang his composition. The first Hindi film for which he composed music was ''[[Nanha Shikari]]'' (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, [[Zakhmee]] (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 Lengey Hum. All songs from the film [[Chalte Chalte (1976 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 (1977 film)|Aap Ki Khatir]], [[Dil Se Mile Dil]], [[Patita (1980 film)|Patita]], [[Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979 film)|Lahu Ke Do Rang]], [[Hatya]] and Ravikant Nagaichs ''Surakksha'' 1979 had soft music.


His favorite quote is 'Gold is my God.'
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 [[Kishore Kumar]] either as duets with [[Asha Bhosle]] or [[Lata Mangeshkar]] in the films starring [[Rajesh Khanna]] in the 80's in hit films like [[Naya Kadam]], [[Masterji]], [[Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar]], [[Bewafai]], [[Maqsad]], [[Suraag]], [[Insaaf Main Karoonga]] and [[Adhikar (1986 film)|Adhikar]]. After success of the film Himmatwala, Bappi regularly composed duets sung by Kishore Kumar for films starring [[Jeetendra]] 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.


==Career==
He entered the Guinness Book of World Records for recording over 180 songs for 33 films in 1986.<ref name=":5" />
[[File: Bappi Lahiri at the recording.jpg|thumb]]
 
Though he was known for disco-style songs, he has  composed some melodious songs as well, such as the songs from [[Chalte Chalte (1976 film)|Chalte Chalte]] and [[Zakhmee]].
[[File:Bappi Lahiri at the recording.jpg|thumb|left|Lahiri at the recording of a song in 2005]]
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.<ref>{{cite web|title='A lot of people dress up like him; many sport gold chains and sunglasses', says Bappi Lahiri's son Bappa Lahiri|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/a-lot-of-people-dress-up-like-him-many-sport-gold-chains-and-sunglasses-says-bappi-lahiris-son-bappa-lahiri|access-date=16 February 2022|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=8 March 2020|title=We Finally Know Why Bappi Da Wears So Many Gold Chains & No, Money Is Not The Answer|url=https://www.mensxp.com/fashion/celebrity-style/73710-the-reason-why-bappi-da-wears-so-many-gold-chains.html|access-date=16 February 2022|website=www.mensxp.com|language=en-IN}}</ref>


Portions of Lahiri's song "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai" were included in the 2002 song "Addictive" by American R&B singer [[Truth Hurts (singer)|Truth Hurts]]. Copyright holders [[Saregama India]], Ltd. sued [[Interscope Records]] and its parent company, [[Universal Music Group]] for more than $500&nbsp;million. A Los Angeles federal judge subsequently barred further sales of the CD unless and until Lahiri was listed on the song's credits.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/05bappi.htm|title=Bappi Lahiri wins suit against Addictive, Dr Dre|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=6 February 2003}}</ref>
Portions of Lahiri's song "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai" were included in the 2002 song "Addictive" by American R&B singer [[Truth Hurts (singer)|Truth Hurts]]. Copyright holders [[Saregama India]], Ltd. sued [[Interscope Records]] and its parent company, [[Universal Music Group]] for more than $500&nbsp;million. A Los Angeles federal judge subsequently barred further sales of the CD unless and until Lahiri was listed on the song's credits.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/05bappi.htm|title=Bappi Lahiri wins suit against Addictive, Dr Dre|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=6 February 2003}}</ref>


[[File: Bappi Lahiri performing in a function.jpeg|thumb|Lahiri performing live on stage in [[Littleton, Massachusetts]], 2012]]
In 2012, his album ''World Peace, Love & Harmony'' was among the top five albums being considered for a [[Grammy Awards|Grammy]] nomination but got lost. But, he was selected to be a jury member in the [[Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-01-31 |title=Bappi Lahiri in Grammy jury |url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/bappi-lahiri-in-grammy-jury-359237.html |access-date=2022-02-26 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
 
[[File:Bappi Lahiri 2016.jpg|thumb|Lahiri performing in 2016|upright]]


In late 2016, Lahiri voiced the character of Tamatoa in the [[Hindi language|Hindi]]-dubbed version of [[Disney]]'s 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film ''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]''; he also composed and sang "Shona" (Gold), the Hindi version of "Shiny".<ref>{{Cite web|title = Moana {{!}} Bappi Lahiri as Tamatoa {{!}} In Cinemas 2 December|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwu_-VY4c7Q|via = YouTube|access-date = 2 December 2016}}</ref> This was his first time dubbing for an animated character, and he also appeared in [[Ramratan]] song "Yeh Hai Dance Bar".<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Watch-Bappi-Lahiri-sings-for-the-Hollywood-animation-Moana/articleshow/55556416.cms|title=Watch: Bappi Lahiri sings for the Hollywood animation 'Moana' |work=The Times of India|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref> He won [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award]] at [[63rd Filmfare Awards]].<ref name="auto3">{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/63rd-filmfare-awards-bappi-lahiri-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-118012100048_1.html|title=63rd Filmfare Awards: Bappi Lahiri receives 'Lifetime Achievement Award'|last=ANI|date=21 January 2018|access-date=24 March 2018|work=Business Standard}}</ref>
In late 2016, Lahiri voiced the character of Tamatoa in the [[Hindi language|Hindi]]-dubbed version of [[Disney]]'s 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film ''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]''; he also composed and sang "Shona" (Gold), the Hindi version of "Shiny".<ref>{{cite web|title = Moana {{!}} Bappi Lahiri as Tamatoa {{!}} In Cinemas 2 December|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwu_-VY4c7Q|via = YouTube|access-date = 2 December 2016}}</ref> This was his first time dubbing for an animated character, and he also appeared in [[Ramratan]] song "Yeh Hai Dance Bar".<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Watch-Bappi-Lahiri-sings-for-the-Hollywood-animation-Moana/articleshow/55556416.cms|title=Watch: Bappi Lahiri sings for the Hollywood animation 'Moana' |work=The Times of India|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref> He won [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award]] at [[63rd Filmfare Awards]].<ref name="auto3">{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/63rd-filmfare-awards-bappi-lahiri-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-118012100048_1.html|title=63rd Filmfare Awards: Bappi Lahiri receives 'Lifetime Achievement Award'|last=ANI|date=21 January 2018|access-date=24 March 2018|work=Business Standard}}</ref>


=== Dubbing===
In 2021, he appeared as a guest judge in musical TV shows such as [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]], and [[Indian Idol]].<ref>{{cite web|author=shweta keshri |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bappi-lahiri-s-last-tv-appearance-was-on-sa-re-ga-ma-pa-1913671-2022-02-16 |title=Bappi Lahiri's last TV appearance was on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – Television News |publisher=Indiatoday.in |date=2022-02-16 |access-date=2022-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=shweta keshri |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bappi-lahiri-offers-indian-idol-12-contestant-arunita-kanjilal-a-singing-contract-1831133-2021-07-22 |title=Bappi Lahiri offers Indian Idol 12 contestant Arunita Kanjilal a singing contract – Television News |publisher=Indiatoday.in |date=2021-07-22 |access-date=2022-02-23}}</ref>
[[File:Bappi Lahiri.png|thumb|right]]
 
===Political ambitions===
Bappi Lahiri joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] on 31 January 2014 in the presence of [[Rajnath Singh]], the then-national President of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Gupta|first=Saurabh|date=31 January 2014|title=Bappi Lahiri joins BJP, former top cop may follow|url=https://www.ndtv.com/elections-news/bappi-lahiri-joins-bjp-former-top-cop-may-follow-549448|access-date=2022-02-19|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> to contest the [[16th Lok Sabha|2014 Lok Sabha election]]. He was made a BJP candidate from [[Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] in 2014, but lost to [[Kalyan Banerjee (politician)|Kalyan Banerjee]].<ref>{{cite web|date=17 May 2014|title=Lok Sabha Results: Top 30 Losers|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/top-30-losers-in-lok-sabha-polls/|access-date=17 December 2015|work=The Indian Express}}</ref>
 
== Other work ==


====Live films====
=== Acting ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Film
!Language
!Notes
|-
|-
! Film title !! Actor !! Character !! Dub language !! Original language !! Original year release !! Dub year release !! Notes
|1974
|''[[Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi]]''
|Hindi
|<ref>{{cite web|date=2022-02-16|title=Bappi Lahiri made his acting debut in 'mamaji' Kishore Kumar's comedy film. Can you spot him in this pic?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bappi-lahiri-film-debut-mamaji-kishore-kumar-archive-photo-7776109/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2009
|''[[Main Aurr Mrs Khanna]]''
|Hindi
|<ref>{{cite web|last=N|first=Patcy|date=16 October 2009|title=Review: Main Aurr Mrs Khanna lacks punch|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/movie-review-main-aurr-mrs-khanna/20091016.htm|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Kingsman: The Golden Circle]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/bappi-lahiri-to-dub-elton-john-for-kingsman-the-golden-circle-4845115/|title=Bappi Lahiri to dub for Elton John in Kingsman The Golden Circle|date=15 September 2017|website=The Indian Express|access-date=9 March 2018}}</ref> || [[Elton John]] || Himself || Hindi || English || 2017 || 2017 ||
|2012
|''It's Rocking: Dard-E-Disco''
|Hindi
|<ref>{{cite web|date=2012-11-06|title=Bappi Lahiri's tribute to uncle Kishore Kumar|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/bappi-lahiri-s-tribute-to-uncle-kishore-kumar_122317.html|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2022
|''Masaba Masaba Season 2''
|Hindi
|<ref>{{cite web|date=2022-07-27|title='Masaba Masaba 2': Late singer Bappi Lahiri to be seen in cameo appearance|website=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/masaba-masaba-2-late-singer-bappi-lahiri-to-be-seen-in-cameo-appearance/articleshow/93155440.cms}}</ref>
|}
|}


====Animated films====
=== Dubbing===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Film title !! Original Voice(s) !! Character !! Dub language !! Original language !! Original year release !! Dub year release !! Notes
! Film title !! Actor !! Character !! Dub language !! Original language !! Original year release !! Dub year release !! Notes
|-
|-
| ''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]''<ref name="auto2"/> || [[Jemaine Clement]] || Tamatoa || Hindi || English || 2016 || 2016 ||
|''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]''<ref name="auto2" />
|[[Jemaine Clement]]
|Tamatoa
|Hindi
|English
|2016
|2016
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Kingsman: The Golden Circle]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/bappi-lahiri-to-dub-elton-john-for-kingsman-the-golden-circle-4845115/|title=Bappi Lahiri to dub for Elton John in Kingsman The Golden Circle|date=15 September 2017|website=The Indian Express|access-date=9 March 2018}}</ref> || [[Elton John]] || Himself || Hindi || English || 2017 || 2017 ||live-action
|}
|}
'''Political career'''


Bappi Lahiri joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] on 31 January 2014 in the presence of [[Rajnath Singh]],the then national President of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], to contest the [[16th Lok Sabha|2014 Lok Sabha election]]. He was made a BJP candidate from [[Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency)]] in 2014, but lost to [[Kalyan Banerjee (politician)|Kalyan Banerjee]] of [[All India Trinamool Congress]].
== Death ==
Bappi Lahiri died of [[obstructive sleep apnea]] in [[Mumbai]], on 15 February 2022 at the age of 69.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2022-02-16|title=Bappi Lahiri passes away: Disco King of Bollywood dies at 69|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/bappi-lahiri-dead-7775935/|access-date=2022-02-16|work=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
 
Politicians including Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/pm-narendra-modi-leads-india-in-paying-tribute-to-bappi-lahiri-7776160/|title=PM Narendra Modi leads India in paying tribute to Bappi Lahiri|date=16 February 2022}}</ref> cabinet minister [[Smriti Irani]], West Bengal Chief Minister [[Mamata Banerjee]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tributes-pour-in-for-bappi-lahiri-producer-ashoke-pandit-shocked-to-hear-about-rockstar-neighbours-death-tripura-cm-thanks-him-for-introducing-disco-to-india/articleshow/89605429.cms|title=In memoriam: PM Modi, Mamata, Smriti Irani mourn Bappi Lahiri's demise, Sachin-Bhajji remember playing his songs in Team India dressing room|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> expressed their condolences to Lahiri. [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Ajay Devgan]], [[Chiranjeevi]], [[K.S.Chithra]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Himesh Reshammiya]] and others also expressed their condolences.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/end-of-an-era-b-town-celebs-mourns-akshay-kumar-said-bappi-lahiri-made-millions-dance-ajay-devgn-says-he-had-an-endearing-personality/articleshow/89608052.cms|title='End of an era': B-town celebs mourn, Akshay Kumar says Bappi Lahiri made millions dance; Ajay Devgn remembers his 'endearing' persona|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/rip-bappi-lahiri-another-legend-gone-akshay-kumar-chiranjeevi-and-other-celebs-deeply-saddened-by-disco-kings-death-2437043.html|title=RIP Bappi Lahiri, another legend gone: Akshay Kumar, Chiranjeevi [K.S.Chithra] and other celebs deeply saddened by Disco King's death|date=16 February 2022|website=Zee News}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{BLP sources section|date=March 2019}}
{{More citations needed section|date=February 2022}}
{{Main article|Bappi Lahiri discography}}
{{See also|Category:Films scored by Bappi Lahiri}}
{{See also|Category:Films scored by Bappi Lahiri}}
[[File:Bappi Lahiri.png|thumb|Lahiri in 1995]]
Bappi Lahiri became popular in the late 1970s-80s and early 1990s for the film soundtracks composed by him such as ''[[Naya Kadam]]'', ''[[Aangan Ki Kali]]'', ''Wardat'', ''Disco Dancer'', ''[[Haathkadi (1982 film)|Haathkadi]]'', ''Namak Halaal'', ''Masterji'', ''Dance Dance'', ''[[Himmatwala (1983 film)|Himmatwala]]'', ''[[Justice Chaudhury]]'', ''[[Tohfa]]'', ''[[Maqsad]]'', ''Commando'', ''[[Naukar Biwi Ka]]'', ''[[Adhikar (1986 film)|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 (1976 film)|Chalte Chalte]]'', ''[[Zakhmee]]'', ''Aangan Ki Kali'', ''Patita'', ''Adhikar'', ''Aaj Ka M.L.A Ram Avatar'', ''Laalchi'', ''Aitbaar'', ''Naya Kadam''.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Linda Mokdad|first=Corey Creekmur|title=The International Film Musical|publisher=Edinburgh University Press|year=2012|isbn=978-0-7486-3478-1|location=United Kingdom|page=200|language=English}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
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| 1981 || ''[[Wardat]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1981 || ''[[Wardat]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Jyoti (1981 film)|Jyoti]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 1981 || ''[[Ogo Bodhu Shundori]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Bengali
|-
| 1981 || {{Lang|hi-latn|[[Jyoti (1981 film)|Jyoti]]}} || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Disco Dancer]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1982 || ''[[Disco Dancer]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|- 1982 || ''[[Armaan]]'' || "All Songs" ||  || Hindi
| 1982 || ''[[Namak Halaal]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Namak Halaal]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer Zubin [[Ittefaq (2017 film)|Ittefaq]] || Hindi  
|1982
|[[Suraag (1982 film)|''Suraag'']]
|"All Songs"
|Also Singer
|Hindi
|-
|1982
|[[Haathkadi (1982 film)|''Haathkadi'']]
|"All Songs"
|
|Hindi
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Himmatwala (1983 film)|Himmatwala]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 1983 || ''[[Himmatwala (1983 film)|Himmatwala]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|1983
|''[[Naukar Biwi Ka]]''
|"All Songs"
|Also Singer
|Hindi
|-
|1983
|''[[Love In Goa]]''<ref>{{Citation |title=Love in Goa |date=2022-08-01 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361853/fullcredits |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2022-08-26}}</ref>
|"All Songs" except "Come On Sing"
|
|Hindi
|-
|1984
|''[[Maqsad]]''
|"All Songs"
|
|Hindi
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Sharaabi]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 1984 || ''[[Sharaabi]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|1984
|''[[Naya Kadam]]''
|"All Songs"
|
|Hindi
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki]]'' || All Songs || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
|1984
|''[[Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar]]''
|All Songs
|Also Singer
|Hindi
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Aitbaar]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 1985 || ''[[Aitbaar]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|1985
|''[[Masterji]]''
|"All Songs"
|
|Hindi
|-
|1985
|''[[Bewafai]]''
|"All Songs"
|
|Hindi
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Saaheb]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1985 || ''[[Saaheb]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Geraftaar]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1985 || ''[[Geraftaar]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
|1985
|''[[Insaaf Main Karoonga]]a''
|"All Songs"
|Also Singer
|Hindi
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Adventures of Tarzan]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 1985 || ''[[Adventures of Tarzan]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|1985
|[[Adhikar (1986 film)|''Adhikar'']]
|"All Songs"
|
|Hindi
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Dance Dance (film)|Dance Dance]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1987 || ''[[Dance Dance (film)|Dance Dance]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Aag Hi Aag]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Satyamev Jayate (film)|Satyamev Jayate]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1987 || ''[[Satyamev Jayate (film)|Satyamev Jayate]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Guru Dakshina (1987 film)|Guru Dakshina]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Bengali
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Amar Sangi]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
| 1987 || ''[[Amar Sangi]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
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|-  
|-  
| 1989 || ''[[Aamar Tumi]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Bengali
| 1989 || ''[[Aamar Tumi]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Bengali
|-
|1989
|[[Amar Prem (1989 film)|''Amar Prem'']]
|"All Songs"
|Also Singer
|Bengali
|-
|1989
|''[[Asha O Bhalobasha]]''
|"All Songs"
|Also Singer
|Bengali
|-
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Prem Pratigyaa]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1989 || ''[[Prem Pratigyaa]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
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| 1990 || ''[[Ghayal (1990 film)|Ghayal]]'' || "All Songs" ||  || Hindi
| 1990 || ''[[Ghayal (1990 film)|Ghayal]]'' || "All Songs" ||  || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Aaj Ke Shahenshah]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 1990 || {{Lang|hi-latn|[[Aaj Ka Arjun]]}} || "All Songs" ||  || Hindi
|-
| 1990 || ''Bolidan'' || "All Songs" || Features popular song by [[Usha Uthup]], "Uri Uri Baba" || Bengali
|-
|1990
|[[Mandira (film)|''Mandira'']]
|"All Songs"
|Also Singer
|Bengali
|-
|1990
|{{Lang|bn-latn|[[Badnam]]}}
|"All Songs"
|Also Singer
|Bengali
|-
| 1990 || {{Lang|hi-latn|[[Aaj Ke Shahenshah]]}} || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Sailaab (1990 film)|Sailaab]]'' || "All Songs" || Along with [[Aadesh Shrivastava]] || Hindi
| 1990 || ''[[Sailaab (1990 film)|Sailaab]]'' || "All Songs" || Along with [[Aadesh Shrivastava]] || Hindi
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| 1990 || ''[[Thanedaar]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1990 || ''[[Thanedaar]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)]]'' || "All Songs" || || Bengali
| 1991 || ''[[Vishkanya (film)| Vishkanya]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Farishtay]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Dushman Devta]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Swarg Jaisaa Ghar]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Afsana Pyar Ka]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Pratikar]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Numbri Aadmi]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Sau Crore]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1991 || ''[[First Love Letter]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)|Shola Aur Shabnam]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Zindagi Ek Juaa]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Police Aur Mujrim]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|1992
|''Priya''
|"All Songs"
|
|Bengali
|-
|1992
|''Raktelekha''
|"All Songs"
|Also Singer
|Bengali
|-
|-
| 1992 || ''Tomar Naam Likhe Debo'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Bengali
| 1992 || ''Tomar Naam Likhe Debo'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Bengali
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Geet (1992 film)|Geet]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Tyagi (film)|Tyagi]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Touhean]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Dalaal]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1993 || ''[[Dalaal]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Aankhen (1993 film)|Aankhen]]'' || "All Songs" || Highest-grossing Bollywood film of 1993 || Hindi
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Geetanjali (1993 film)|Geetanjali]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''Neelanjana'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Bengali
| 1994 || ''Neelanjana'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Bengali
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Amanaat]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Rock Dancer]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer ||  Hindi
| 1995 || ''[[Rock Dancer]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer ||  Hindi
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| 1996 || ''[[Dil Ke Jharoke Main]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 1996 || ''[[Dil Ke Jharoke Main]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Rangbaaz (1996 film)|Rangbaaz]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1996 || ''Rangbaaz'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Bal Bramhachari (1996 film)|Bal Bramhachari]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 1996 || ''[[Bal Bramhachari (1996 film)|Bal Bramhachari]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
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| 1998 || ''[[Military Raaj]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1998 || ''[[Military Raaj]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Aaya Toofan]]'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 1999 || ''Aaya Toofan'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 1999 || ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
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| 2000 || ''[[Justice Chowdhary]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
| 2000 || ''[[Justice Chowdhary]]'' || "All Songs" || || Hindi
|-
|-
| 2006 || '' [[Taxi No. 9211]]''||'' BAMBAI NAGARIA''|| AS SINGER||HINDI|-
| 2006 || '' [[Taxi No. 9211]]''||"Bumbai Nagariya"
| Singer|| HINDI |Hindi
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''Mudrank'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
| 2008 || ''Mudrank'' || "All Songs" || Also Singer || Hindi
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|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Jai Veeru]]'' || "All Songs" ||  ||  Hindi
| 2009 || ''[[Jai Veeru]]'' || "All Songs" ||  ||  Hindi
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Love.com]]'' || "Rabba Tu Pyar Dede" ||  ||  Hindi
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[The Dirty Picture]]'' || "[[Ooh La La (Shreya Ghoshal and Bappi Lahiri song)|Ooh La La]]" || As Singer ||  Hindi
| 2011 || ''[[The Dirty Picture]]'' || "[[Ooh La La (Shreya Ghoshal and Bappi Lahiri song)|Ooh La La]]" || As Singer ||  Hindi
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Gunday]]'' || "Tune Maari Entriyaan","Asalaam-E-Ishqum" || As Singer ||  Hindi
| 2013 || ''[[Jolly LLB]]'' || "Mere Toh L Lag Gaye" and "L Lag Gaye 2" || As Singer ||  Hindi
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Himmatwala (2013 film)|Himmatwala]]'' || "Thank God It's Friday" || Uncredited ||  Hindi
| 2013 || ''[[Himmatwala (2013 film)|Himmatwala]]'' || "Thank God It's Friday" || Uncredited ||  Hindi
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Gunday]]'' || "Tune Maari Entriyaan", "Assalaam-E-Ishqum"|| As Singer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]'' || "All Songs" ||  ||  Hindi
| 2014 || ''[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]'' || "All Songs" ||  ||  Hindi
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Hunterrr]]'' || "Hunterrr 303" || As Singer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]]'' || "Tamma Tamma Song" || Singer & Original Composer || Hindi
| 2017 || ''[[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]]'' || "Tamma Tamma Song" || Singer & Original Composer || Hindi
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[3rd Eye]]'' || || || Hindi
|2017
|''[[Ittefaq (2017 film)|Ittefaq]]''
|"Ittefaq Se (Raat Baaki)"
|Original Composer
|Hindi
|-
| 2018 || ''3rd Eye'' || || || Hindi
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/bappi-lahiri-on-composing-multi-genre-tracks-for-do-pal-pyar-ke/19298190|title=Bappi Lahiri on composing multi-genre tracks for Do Pal Pyar Ke|date=9 April 2018|work=mid-day|access-date=22 September 2018}}</ref> || All Songs || Music Director || Hindi
| 2018 || ''Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/bappi-lahiri-on-composing-multi-genre-tracks-for-do-pal-pyar-ke/19298190|title=Bappi Lahiri on composing multi-genre tracks for Do Pal Pyar Ke|date=9 April 2018|work=mid-day|access-date=22 September 2018}}</ref> || All Songs || Music Director || Hindi
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|-  
| 2020 || ''[[Baaghi 3]]'' || "Bhankas" || Singer and original music director || Hindi
| 2020 || ''[[Baaghi 3]]'' || "Bhankas" || Singer and original music director || Hindi
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Dhokha: Round D Corner]]'' ||"Mere Dil Gaaye Ja" (Zooby Zooby) || Singer and original music director || Hindi
|}
|}


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| '''Year''' ||'''Film''' || '''Notes'''
| '''Year''' ||'''Film''' || '''Notes'''
|-
|-
|1986||''[[Simhasanam (1986 film)|Simhasanam]]''||
|1986||''[[Simhasanam (1986 film)|Simhasanam]]''||<ref name=":1">{{cite web|author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo|date=16 February 2022|title=Remembering Bappi Lahiri's Telugu cinema chartbusters|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/remembering-bappi-lahiris-contribution-to-telugu-film-music/article65055217.ece|website=The Hindu}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |1987||''[[Thene Manasulu (1987 film)|Thene Manasulu]]'' ||
| rowspan="4" |1987||''[[Thene Manasulu (1987 film)|Thene Manasulu]]'' ||<ref name=":1" />
|-
|-
|''[[Trimurtulu]]''||
|''[[Trimurtulu]]''||<ref name=":1" />
|-
|-
|''[[Sankharavam (1987 film)|Sankharavam]]'' ||
|''[[Sankharavam (1987 film)|Sankharavam]]'' ||<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/324681594766|title=Sankharavam|publisher=Leo Recording Company|year=1987|type=LP|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222001846/https://www.ebay.com/itm/324681594766|archive-date=2022-02-22}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Samrat''
|''Samrat''
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|-
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|''Manmadha Samrajyam''
|''Manmadha Saamrajyam''
|
|<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/325060739822|title=Manmadha Saamrajyam|date=1988|type=LP|language=|publisher=Stereo Vision (Cauvery)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222003746/https://www.ebay.com/itm/325060739822|archive-date=2022-02-22|id=CRL 668}}</ref>
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|1989||''[[State Rowdy]]''||
|1989||''[[State Rowdy]]''||<ref name=":1" />
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| rowspan="2" |1990
| rowspan="2" |1990
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|-
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|''[[Gang Leader]]''||
|''[[Gang Leader]]''||<ref name=":1" />
|-
|-
|''[[Rowdy Gaari Pellam]]''
|''[[Rowdy Gaari Pellam]]''
|
|<ref name=":3">{{cite web|date=16 February 2022|title=Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu mourn Bappi Lahiri's death|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/feb/16/chiranjeevi-mohan-babu-mourn-bappi-lahiris-death-29771.html|access-date=2022-02-22|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Rowdy Alludu]]''||
|''[[Rowdy Alludu]]''||<ref name=":1" />
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |1992||''Donga Police''||
| rowspan="4" |1992||''Donga Police''||<ref name=":3" />
|-
|-
|''Raktha Tharpanam''
|''Raktha Tharpanam''
|
|
|-
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|''[[Rowdy Inspector]]''||
|''[[Rowdy Inspector]]''||<ref name=":4">{{cite web|date=2022-02-16|title=Bappi Lahiri's Telugu compositions are unforgettable|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/bappi-lahiris-telugu-compositions-are-unforgettable-1082083.html|access-date=2022-02-22|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Brahma''||
|''Brahma''||<ref name=":3" />
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |1993||''[[Nippu Ravva]]''||
| rowspan="2" |1993||''[[Nippu Ravva]]''||<ref name=":4" />
|-
|-
|''Rowdy Rajakeeyam''
|''Rowdy Rajakeeyam''
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |1995||[[Big Boss (film)|''Big Boss'']]||
| rowspan="4" |1995||[[Big Boss (film)|''Big Boss'']]||<ref name=":1" />
|-
|-
| ''Muddayi Muddugumma'' ||
| ''Muddayi Muddugumma'' ||
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|''Khaidi Inspector'' ||
|''Khaidi Inspector'' ||
|-
|-
|''[[Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam]]''||
|''[[Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam]]''||<ref name=":3" />
|-
|-
|2013
|2013
|''[[Action 3D]]''
|''[[Action 3D]]''
|Co-composed with his son Bappa Lahari
|Co-composed with his son Bappa Lahiri<ref name=":1" />
|-
|-
|2020
|2020
|''[[Disco Raja]]''
|''[[Disco Raja]]''
|Singer
|Singer<ref name=":1" />
|-
|}
|}


=== Tamil ===
=== Tamil ===
*''[[Apoorva Sahodarigal]]'' (1983)
*''[[Apoorva Sahodarigal]]'' (1983)<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://bollywoodvinyl.in/products/apoorva-sahotharigal-tamil-bollywood-vinyl-lp-2|title=Apoorva Sahothariga|publisher=EMI|year=1983|type=LP}}</ref>
*''[[Paadum Vaanampadi]]'' (1985)
*''[[Paadum Vaanampadi]]'' (1985)<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://gaana.com/album/paadum-vanampadi|title=Paadum Vanampadi|publisher=Saregama|year=1985|type=LP|access-date=19 February 2022|archive-date=8 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508081111/https://gaana.com/album/paadum-vanampadi}}</ref>
*''[[Kizhakku Africavil Sheela]]'' (1987)
*''[[Kizhakku Africavil Sheela]]'' (1987)<ref name="IE review">{{Cite news|date=6 February 1987|title=Trashy|page=14|work=[[The Indian Express]]|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=H4llAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v54NAAAAIBAJ&pg=599%2C2250257}}</ref>


=== Kannada ===
=== Kannada ===
*''[[Africadalli Sheela]]'' (1986)
*''[[Gangvaa]]'' (1984)<ref name=":0">{{cite web|last=Sharadhaa|first=A|date=17 February 2022|title=End of a musical era|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2022/feb/17/end-of-a-musical-era-2420293.html|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
*''[[Krishna Nee Begane Baro]]'' (1986)
*''[[Africadalli Sheela]]'' (1986)<ref name=":0" />
*''[[Police Matthu Dada]]'' (1991)
*''[[Krishna Nee Begane Baro]]'' (1986)<ref name=":0" />
*''Guru'' (1989)
*''Guru'' (1989)<ref name=":0" />
*''[[Love in Mandya]]'' (2014)
*''[[Police Matthu Dada]]'' (1991)<ref name=":0" />
*''[[Love in Mandya]]'' (2014) – singer, "Current Hodha Timealli"<ref name=":0" />


=== Gujarati ===
=== Other languages ===


*''Janam Janam na Saath'' (1977)
*''[[Janam Janam Na Saath]]'' (1977) – [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.hungama.com/album/janam-janam-na-saathi/22967023/|title=Janam Janam Na Saathi|publisher=Saregama|year=1976|type=LP}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Jha|first=Subhash K|author-link=Subhash K. Jha|date=2022-02-18|title=Revisiting Bappi Lahiri's songs with more stillness, the lesser known side to India's Disco King|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/revisiting-bappi-lahiris-songs-with-more-stillness-the-lesser-known-side-to-indias-disco-king-10385271.html|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Firstpost|language=en}}</ref>
* ''Michha Maya Sansara'' (1989)--[[Odia language|Odia]]
*''Dokyala Taap Nahi'' (1990) – [[Marathi language|Marathi]]<ref name=":2">{{cite web|date=2018-11-09|title=Bappi Lahiri debuts in Marathi film as a playback singer for Lucky|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bappi-lahiri-debuts-marathi-film-playback-singer-lucky/|access-date=2022-02-22|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref>
*''[[The Good Boys]]'' (1997) – [[Malayalam]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Did you know Bappi Lahiri has worked in a Malayalam movie? – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-bappi-lahiri-has-worked-in-a-malayalam-movie/articleshow/89609106.cms|access-date=2022-02-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
*''[[Luckee]]'' (2019) – Marathi, singer<ref name=":2" />


==Awards==
==Awards==
Lahiri won the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award]] at the [[63rd Filmfare Awards]].<ref name="auto3"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
He received Filmfare Award for best music director in 1985 at the [[32nd Filmfare Awards]] for the film " Sharaabi"
|-
! width=5%|  Year
! style="width:40%;"| Award
! style="width:40%;"| Category
! style="width:40%;"| Nominated work
! style="width:10%;"| Result
!width=5%|{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
![[29th Filmfare Awards|1982]]
|rowspan="7"|[[Filmfare Awards]]
|rowspan="6"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
|''[[Armaan (1981 film)|Armaan]]''
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="7"|<ref name="auto3"/>
|-
![[30th Filmfare Awards|1983]]
|''[[Namak Halaal]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
!rowspan="3"|[[32nd Filmfare Awards|1985]]
|''[[Sharaabi]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Tohfa]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
![[36th Filmfare Awards|1991]]
|{{Lang|hi-latn|[[Aaj Ka Arjun]]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
![[63rd Filmfare Awards|2018]]
|colspan="2"|[[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award|Lifetime Achievement Award]]
|{{won}}
|-
![[4th Mirchi Music Awards|2012]]
|[[Mirchi Music Awards]]
|Best Item Song of the Year
|"Ooh La La" ({{small|From ''[[The Dirty Picture]]''}})
|{{won}}
|<ref name=win>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2011/hindi/winners.php|title=Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2011 Winners|website=www.radiomirchi.com}}</ref>
|}
 
===Honours===
 
* 2017 – [[Banga Bhushan]] Civilian Honour by [[Government of West Bengal]]


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
Composer Bappi Lahiri's discarded disco track ''[[Zindagi Meri Dance Dance]]'' was left out of the [[Babbar Subhash]] film ''[[Dance Dance (film)|Dance Dance]]'' although it featured on the vinyl album release at the time.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/dec/31/9910|title=Rewind 2017: The best Hindi film songs of the year|first=Mayur|last=Lookhar|website=Cinestaan}}</ref> It was re-discovered and had a second lease of life in director [[Ashim Ahluwalia]]'s 2017 gangster film ''[[Daddy (2017 film)|Daddy]]'' starring [[Arjun Rampal]].<ref name="auto1"/> The re-release of the song was a huge success, becoming one of the top tracks of the year.<ref name="auto1"/>
Composer Bappi Lahiri's discarded disco track ''[[Zindagi Meri Dance Dance]]'' was left out of the [[Babbar Subhash]] film ''[[Dance Dance (film)|Dance Dance]]'' although it featured on the vinyl album release at the time.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/dec/31/9910|title=Rewind 2017: The best Hindi film songs of the year|first=Mayur|last=Lookhar|website=Cinestaan}}</ref> It was re-discovered and had a second lease of life in director [[Ashim Ahluwalia]]'s 2017 gangster film ''[[Daddy (2017 film)|Daddy]]'' starring [[Arjun Rampal]].<ref name="auto1"/> The re-release of the song was a huge success, becoming one of the top tracks of the year.<ref name="auto1"/>


Ahluwalia wanted an authentic 80s Bappi Lahiri sound and not an overproduced remix.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/846122/daddy-song-zindagi-meri-dance-dance-brings-bappi-lahiris-discarded-tune-back-to-life|title=‘Daddy’ song ‘Zindagi Meri Dance Dance’ brings Bappi Lahiri's discarded tune back to life|author=Scroll Staff|website=Scroll.in}}</ref> 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 [[Alisha Chinai]] and [[Vijay Benedict]] as well as the original synth and drum machines.<ref name="auto"/> The choreographer of Ahluwalia's first film ''[[Miss Lovely]]'', was ironically Kamal Nath, who had also worked on B. Subhash's disco film ''[[Dance Dance (film)|Dance Dance]]'' and ''[[Commando (1985 film)|Commando]]'' starring [[Mithun Chakraborty]], both of which feature Bappi Lahiri soundtracks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/norwegian-bollywood/article19620725.ece|title=Norwegian Bollywood|first=Manish|last=Gaekwad|date=4 September 2017|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
Ahluwalia wanted an authentic 80s Bappi Lahiri sound and not an overproduced remix.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/846122/daddy-song-zindagi-meri-dance-dance-brings-bappi-lahiris-discarded-tune-back-to-life|title='Daddy' song 'Zindagi Meri Dance Dance' brings Bappi Lahiri's discarded tune back to life|author=Scroll Staff|website=Scroll.in}}</ref> 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 [[Alisha Chinai]] and [[Vijay Benedict]] as well as the original synth and drum machines.<ref name="auto"/> The choreographer of Ahluwalia's first film ''[[Miss Lovely]]'', was ironically Kamal Nath, who had also worked on B. Subhash's disco film ''[[Dance Dance (film)|Dance Dance]]'' and ''[[Commando (1988 film)|Commando]]'' starring [[Mithun Chakraborty]], both of which feature Bappi Lahiri soundtracks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/norwegian-bollywood/article19620725.ece|title=Norwegian Bollywood|first=Manish|last=Gaekwad|newspaper=The Hindu|date=4 September 2017|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of Indian film music directors]]
* [[List of Indian film music directors]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Bappi Lahiri-All Time favourite Songs |url=https://www.hungama.com/artist/bappi-lahiri/995/ |website=Hungama.com |access-date=20 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
<ref>{{cite web |title=Bappi Lahiri is one of the most prolific music composers of Bollywood. He revolutionized the film music genre by introducing Disco music with a hint of Indian flavour. He has composed memorable music for films like 'Disco Dancer', 'Namak Halaal' and 'Sharaabi'. |url=https://www.hungama.com/artist/bappi-lahiri/995/ |publisher=Hungama.com |access-date=17 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref>==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|http://bappilahiri.com}}
 
*{{Official website|https://bappilahiri.com}}
*{{IMDb name|0481568|Bappi Lahiri }}
*{{IMDb name|0481568|Bappi Lahiri }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131229193034/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-13/news-interviews/32214105_1_bappi-lahiri-bappi-da-song Bappi Lahiri to get naughty with Katy Perry down south!]
* {{discogs artist|Bappi Lahiri}}


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Bappi Lahiri
Bappi Lahiri graces musical concert ‘Rehmatein-3’.jpg
Lahiri in 2019
Born
Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri

(1952-11-27)27 November 1952
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India[1]
Died15 February 2022(2022-02-15) (aged 69)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
EducationChetla Boys' High School
Occupation
Years active1972–2022
Musical career
Instruments
Labels
Websitebappilahiri.com

Bappi Aparesh Lahiri[2] (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), also known as Bappida was an Indian singer, composer and record producer. He popularised the use of synthesised disco music in Indian music industry and sang some of his own compositions. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with filmi soundtracks. He also delivered major box office successes in Bengali, Telugu, and Kannada 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.[3]

Early life[edit]

Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri was born into a Bengali Brahmin family in Calcutta.[1][4] His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both were Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet who belong to Lahiri Mohan Family of Pabna and Sirajganj of East Bengal (Now Bangladesh). His parents, were both singers who met while performing for All India Radio.[5] He was their only child. His relatives include singer Kishore Kumar, his maternal uncle.[6]

Bappi Lahiri began to play tabla at the age of 3. Initially, he was trained by his parents.[7] Bappi showed talent as a child playing the tabla and studied with Samta Prasad on the advice of Lata Mangeshkar.[5]

Since childhood, he idolised American musician Elvis Presley, and was inspired by him to wear multiple gold chains and gold jewellery.[8] 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 considers gold to be "lucky" for him.

Career[edit]

Lahiri (right), with Babbar Subhash and Parvati Khan during the record of "Jimmy Jimmy" for Disco Dancer (1981).

Lahiri came to Mumbai when he was 19. He received his first opportunity in a Bengali film, Daadu (1974), where Lata Mangeshkar sang his composition. The first Hindi film for which he composed music was Nanha Shikari (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, Zakhmee (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 Lengey Hum. 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, Hatya 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 Kishore Kumar either as duets with Asha Bhosle or Lata Mangeshkar in the films starring Rajesh Khanna in the 80's in hit films like Naya Kadam, Masterji, Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar, Bewafai, Maqsad, Suraag, Insaaf Main Karoonga and Adhikar. After success of the film Himmatwala, Bappi regularly composed duets sung by Kishore Kumar for films starring Jeetendra 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.[3]

Lahiri at the recording of a song in 2005

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.[9][10]

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 Saregama India, 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.[11]

In 2012, his album World Peace, Love & Harmony was among the top five albums being considered for a Grammy nomination but got lost. But, he was selected to be a jury member in the Grammy Awards.[12]

Lahiri performing in 2016

In late 2016, Lahiri voiced the character of Tamatoa in the Hindi-dubbed version of Disney's 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film Moana; he also composed and sang "Shona" (Gold), the Hindi version of "Shiny".[13] This was his first time dubbing for an animated character, and he also appeared in Ramratan song "Yeh Hai Dance Bar".[14] He won Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at 63rd Filmfare Awards.[15]

In 2021, he appeared as a guest judge in musical TV shows such as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, and Indian Idol.[16][17]

Political ambitions[edit]

Bappi Lahiri joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 31 January 2014 in the presence of Rajnath Singh, the then-national President of Bharatiya Janata Party,[18] 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.[19]

Other work[edit]

Acting[edit]

Year Film Language Notes
1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi Hindi [20]
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna Hindi [21]
2012 It's Rocking: Dard-E-Disco Hindi [22]
2022 Masaba Masaba Season 2 Hindi [23]

Dubbing[edit]

Film title Actor Character Dub language Original language Original year release Dub year release Notes
Moana[14] Jemaine Clement Tamatoa Hindi English 2016 2016
Kingsman: The Golden Circle[24] Elton John Himself Hindi English 2017 2017 live-action

Death[edit]

Bappi Lahiri died of obstructive sleep apnea in Mumbai, on 15 February 2022 at the age of 69.[25]

Politicians including Prime Minister Narendra Modi,[26] cabinet minister Smriti Irani, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee,[27] expressed their condolences to Lahiri. Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan, Chiranjeevi, K.S.Chithra, Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, Himesh Reshammiya and others also expressed their condolences.[28][29]

Discography[edit]

Main article: Bappi Lahiri discography
See also: Category:Films scored by Bappi Lahiri
Lahiri in 1995

Bappi Lahiri became popular in the late 1970s-80s and early 1990s for the film soundtracks composed by him such as Naya Kadam, Aangan Ki Kali, Wardat, Disco Dancer, Haathkadi, Namak Halaal, Masterji, Dance Dance, Himmatwala, Justice Chaudhury, Tohfa, Maqsad, 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, Zakhmee, Aangan Ki Kali, Patita, Adhikar, Aaj Ka M.L.A Ram Avatar, Laalchi, Aitbaar, Naya Kadam.[30]

Denotes films that have not yet been released

Hindi and Bengali[edit]

Year Film Songs Notes Language
1973 Nanha Shikari "All Songs" Hindi
1973 Charitra "All Songs" Hindi
1974 Bazar Band Karo "All Songs" Hindi
1974 Ek Ladki Badnaam Si "All Songs" Hindi
1975 Zakhmee "All Songs" Hindi
1976 Chalte Chalte "All Songs" Hindi
1977 Aap Ki Khatir "All Songs" Hindi
1978 Toote Khilone "All Songs" Hindi
1979 Surakksha "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1979 Aangan Ki Kali "All Songs" Hindi
1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang "All Songs" Hindi
1980 Manokamna "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1981 Wardat "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1981 Ogo Bodhu Shundori "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1981 Jyoti "All Songs" Hindi
1982 Disco Dancer "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1982 Namak Halaal "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1982 Suraag "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1982 Haathkadi "All Songs" Hindi
1983 Himmatwala "All Songs" Hindi
1983 Naukar Biwi Ka "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1983 Love In Goa[31] "All Songs" except "Come On Sing" Hindi
1984 Maqsad "All Songs" Hindi
1984 Sharaabi "All Songs" Hindi
1984 Naya Kadam "All Songs" Hindi
1984 Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki All Songs Also Singer Hindi
1984 Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar All Songs Also Singer Hindi
1985 Aitbaar "All Songs" Hindi
1985 Masterji "All Songs" Hindi
1985 Bewafai "All Songs" Hindi
1985 Saaheb "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1985 Geraftaar "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1985 Insaaf Main Karoongaa "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1985 Adventures of Tarzan "All Songs" Hindi
1985 Adhikar "All Songs" Hindi
1987 Dance Dance "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1987 Aag Hi Aag "All Songs" Hindi
1987 Satyamev Jayate "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1987 Guru Dakshina "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1987 Amar Sangi "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1988 Commando "All Songs" Hindi
1988 Mera Shikar "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1989 Guru "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1989 Aamar Tumi "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1989 Amar Prem "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1989 Asha O Bhalobasha "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1989 Prem Pratigyaa "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1989 Pronomi Tomay "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1990 Naakabandi "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1990 Ghayal "All Songs" Hindi
1990 Aaj Ka Arjun "All Songs" Hindi
1990 Bolidan "All Songs" Features popular song by Usha Uthup, "Uri Uri Baba" Bengali
1990 Mandira "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1990 Badnam "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1990 Aaj Ke Shahenshah "All Songs" Hindi
1990 Sailaab "All Songs" Along with Aadesh Shrivastava Hindi
1990 Thanedaar "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1991 Vishkanya "All Songs" Hindi
1991 Farishtay "All Songs" Hindi
1991 Dushman Devta "All Songs" Hindi
1991 Swarg Jaisaa Ghar "All Songs" Hindi
1991 Afsana Pyar Ka "All Songs" Hindi
1991 Pratikar "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1991 Numbri Aadmi "All Songs" Hindi
1991 Sau Crore "All Songs" Hindi
1991 First Love Letter "All Songs" Hindi
1992 Shola Aur Shabnam "All Songs" Hindi
1992 Zindagi Ek Juaa "All Songs" Hindi
1992 Police Aur Mujrim "All Songs" Hindi
1992 Priya "All Songs" Bengali
1992 Raktelekha "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1992 Tomar Naam Likhe Debo "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1992 Geet "All Songs" Hindi
1992 Tyagi "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1992 Touhean "All Songs" Hindi
1993 Dalaal "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1993 Aankhen "All Songs" Highest-grossing Bollywood film of 1993 Hindi
1993 Geetanjali "All Songs" Hindi
1994 Neelanjana "All Songs" Also Singer Bengali
1994 Amanaat "All Songs" Hindi
1995 Rock Dancer "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1995 Diya Aur Toofan "All Songs" Hindi
1996 Dil Ke Jharoke Main "All Songs" Hindi
1996 Rangbaaz "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1996 Bal Bramhachari "All Songs" Hindi
1996 Hum Sab Chor Hain "All Songs" Hindi
1997 Nirnayak "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1997 Dharma Karma "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1998 Military Raaj "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1999 Aaya Toofan "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
1999 Benaam "All Songs" Hindi
2000 Justice Chowdhary "All Songs" Hindi
2006 Taxi No. 9211 "Bumbai Nagariya" Singer Hindi
2008 Mudrank "All Songs" Also Singer Hindi
2008 C Kkompany "Khokha", "Jaane Kya Ho Gaya Mujhko" Hindi
2008 Chandni Chowk to China "India Se Aaya Tera Dost (Aap Ki Khatir)" Hindi
2009 Jai Veeru "All Songs" Hindi
2010 Love.com "Rabba Tu Pyar Dede" Hindi
2011 The Dirty Picture "Ooh La La" As Singer Hindi
2013 Jolly LLB "Mere Toh L Lag Gaye" and "L Lag Gaye 2" As Singer Hindi
2013 Himmatwala "Thank God It's Friday" Uncredited Hindi
2014 Gunday "Tune Maari Entriyaan", "Assalaam-E-Ishqum" As Singer Hindi
2014 Main Aur Mr. Riight "All Songs" Hindi
2015 Hunterrr "Hunterrr 303" As Singer Hindi
2017 Badrinath Ki Dulhania "Tamma Tamma Song" Singer & Original Composer Hindi
2017 Ittefaq "Ittefaq Se (Raat Baaki)" Original Composer Hindi
2018 3rd Eye Hindi
2018 Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke[32] All Songs Music Director Hindi
2019 Why Cheat India "Dil Mein Ho Tum" Original Music Director Hindi
2020 Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan "Areey Pyar Kar Le" Singer and original music director Hindi
2020 Baaghi 3 "Bhankas" Singer and original music director Hindi
2022 Dhokha: Round D Corner "Mere Dil Gaaye Ja" (Zooby Zooby) Singer and original music director Hindi

Telugu[edit]

Year Film Notes
1986 Simhasanam [33]
1987 Thene Manasulu [33]
Trimurtulu [33]
Sankharavam [34]
Samrat
1988 Collector Vijaya
Manmadha Saamrajyam [35]
1989 State Rowdy [33]
1990 Chinna
Chinna Kodalu
1991 Indra Bhavanam
Gang Leader [33]
Rowdy Gaari Pellam [36]
Rowdy Alludu [33]
1992 Donga Police [36]
Raktha Tharpanam
Rowdy Inspector [37]
Brahma [36]
1993 Nippu Ravva [37]
Rowdy Rajakeeyam
1995 Big Boss [33]
Muddayi Muddugumma
Khaidi Inspector
Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam [36]
2013 Action 3D Co-composed with his son Bappa Lahiri[33]
2020 Disco Raja Singer[33]

Tamil[edit]

Kannada[edit]

Other languages[edit]

Awards[edit]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
1982 Filmfare Awards Best Music Director Armaan Nominated [15]
1983 Namak Halaal Nominated
1985 Sharaabi Won
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki Nominated
Tohfa Nominated
1991 Aaj Ka Arjun Nominated
2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Won
2012 Mirchi Music Awards Best Item Song of the Year "Ooh La La" (From The Dirty Picture) Won [46]

Honours[edit]

Legacy[edit]

Composer Bappi Lahiri's discarded disco track Zindagi Meri Dance Dance was left out of the Babbar Subhash film Dance Dance although it featured on the vinyl album release at the time.[47] It was re-discovered and had a second lease of life in director Ashim Ahluwalia's 2017 gangster film Daddy starring Arjun Rampal.[47] The re-release of the song was a huge success, becoming one of the top tracks of the year.[47]

Ahluwalia wanted an authentic 80s Bappi Lahiri sound and not an overproduced remix.[48] 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 Alisha Chinai and Vijay Benedict as well as the original synth and drum machines.[48] The choreographer of Ahluwalia's first film Miss Lovely, was ironically 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.[49]

See also[edit]

[51]==References==

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "I AM: Bappi Lahiri – Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ↑ "Bappi Aparesh Lahiri(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- SREERAMPUR(WEST BENGAL) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mittal, Nishant (20 February 2022). "Bappi Lahiri: 'disco king of Bollywood' gave Indian film a youthful injection". the Guardian. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "Goldfinger". www.telegraphindia.com.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Traub, Alex (25 February 2022). "Bappi Lahiri, India's 'Disco King,' Dies at 69". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
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