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Bappi Lahiri
Bappi Lahiri | |
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 Bappi Lahiri in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alokesh Lahiri |
| Born | 27 November 1952 Jalpaiguri, West Bengal |
| Origin | North Bengal |
| Died | 15 February 2022 (aged 69) Criti Care Hospital, Mumbai, India |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instruments | Vocals, tabla, piano, drum, guitar, saxophone, bongos, dholak |
| Years active | 1972–2020 |
| Labels | BL Sound, Saregama, Venus Records & Tapes, T-Series, Tips Industries, Universal Music Group, Abbey Road Studios, Planet LA Records |
| Website | bappilahiri |
Alokesh Lahiri (27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022),[1] popularly known as Bappi Lahiri, was an Indian singer, composer, politician and record producer.[2] He popularised the use of synthesized disco music in Indian cinema and sang some of his own compositions. He had delivered major box office successes in Bengali films like Amar Sangee, Asha O Bhalobasha, Aamar Tumi, Amar Prem, Mandira, Badnam, Raktelekha, Priya and so on. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with filmi soundtracks such as Wardat, Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal, Sharaabi, Dance Dance, Commando, Saaheb, Gang Leader, Sailaab. Lahiri joined BJP in 2014. He was declared a BJP candidate from Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency) in West Bengal for the 2014 Indian general election and lost.[3] He died aged 69.[4]
Early life
Lahiri was born into a Bengali Brahmin family in Jalpaiguri.[5][6] His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both were Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet.[citation needed] He is their only child.
His relatives include singer Kishore Kumar, his maternal uncle.[7]
Lahiri began to play tabla at the age of 3. Initially, he was trained by his parents.[citation needed]
Lahiri has two children, a son Bappa Lahiri and a daughter Rema Lahiri. His son is married to Taneesha Lahiri with whom he has a son Krishh Lahiri.
His favorite quote is 'Gold is my God.'
Career
Though he was known for disco-style songs, he has composed some melodious songs as well, such as the songs from Chalte Chalte and Zakhmee.
Bappi Lahiri was popular in the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s for the film soundtracks composed by him from films such as Naya Kadam, Aangan Ki Kali, Wardat, Disco Dancer, Hathkadi, Namak Halaal, Masterji, Dance Dance,Himmatwala, Justice Chaudhury, Tohfa, Maqsad, Commando, Gang Leader, Sailaab and Sharaabi. He came to Mumbai when he was 19. He received his first opportunity in a Cinema of West Bengal, Daadu (1974) where he made Lata Mangeshkar sing 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 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 Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar named "Nothing Is Impossible", for 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 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 Avatar, 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.
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.[8]
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".[9] This was his first time dubbing for an animated character, and he also appeared in Ramratan song "Yeh Hai Dance Bar".[10] He won Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at 63rd Filmfare Awards.[11]
Dubbing
Live films
| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub language | Original language | Original year release | Dub year release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsman: The Golden Circle[12] | Elton John | Himself | Hindi | English | 2017 | 2017 |
Animated films
| Film title | Original Voice(s) | Character | Dub language | Original language | Original year release | Dub year release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moana[10] | Jemaine Clement | Tamatoa | Hindi | English | 2016 | 2016 |
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 2014 Lok Sabha election. He was made a BJP candidate from Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency) in 2014, but lost to Kalyan Banerjee of All India Trinamool Congress.
Discography
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Hindi and Bengali
| 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 Zubin Ittefaq | Hindi |
| 1983 | Himmatwala | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Sharaabi | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | All Songs | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1985 | Aitbaar | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Saaheb | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1985 | Geraftaar | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1985 | Adventures of Tarzan | "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 | 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 | Aaj Ke Shahenshah | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Sailaab | "All Songs" | Along with Aadesh Shrivastava | Hindi |
| 1990 | Thanedaar | "All Songs" | Also Singer | 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) | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Zindagi Ek Juaa | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Police Aur Mujrim | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 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 | BAMBAI NAGARIA | AS SINGER | - |
| 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 | |
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | "Ooh La La" | As Singer | Hindi |
| 2013 | Gunday | "Tune Maari Entriyaan","Asalaam-E-Ishqum" | As Singer | Hindi |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | "Thank God It's Friday" | Uncredited | Hindi |
| 2014 | Main Aur Mr. Riight | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | "Tamma Tamma Song" | Singer & Original Composer | Hindi |
| 2018 | 3rd Eye | Hindi | ||
| 2018 | Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke[13] | 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 |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Notes |
| 1986 | Simhasanam | |
| 1987 | Thene Manasulu | |
| Trimurtulu | ||
| Sankharavam | ||
| Samrat | ||
| 1988 | Collector Vijaya | |
| Manmadha Samrajyam | ||
| 1989 | State Rowdy | |
| 1990 | Chinna | |
| Chinna Kodalu | ||
| 1991 | Indra Bhavanam | |
| Gang Leader | ||
| Rowdy Gaari Pellam | ||
| Rowdy Alludu | ||
| 1992 | Donga Police | |
| Raktha Tharpanam | ||
| Rowdy Inspector | ||
| Brahma | ||
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | |
| Rowdy Rajakeeyam | ||
| 1995 | Big Boss | |
| Muddayi Muddugumma | ||
| Khaidi Inspector | ||
| Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam | ||
| 2013 | Action 3D | Co-composed with his son Bappa Lahari |
| 2020 | Disco Raja | Singer |
Tamil
- Apoorva Sahodarigal (1983)
- Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)
- Kizhakku Africavil Sheela (1987)
Kannada
- Africadalli Sheela (1986)
- Krishna Nee Begane Baro (1986)
- Police Matthu Dada (1991)
- Guru (1989)
- Love in Mandya (2014)
Gujarati
- Janam Janam na Saath (1977)
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Armaan | Nominated | [11] |
| 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 | [14] |
Legacy
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.[15] It was re-discovered and had a second lease of life in director Ashim Ahluwalia's 2017 gangster film Daddy starring Arjun Rampal.[15] The re-release of the song was a huge success, becoming one of the top tracks of the year.[15]
Ahluwalia wanted an authentic 80s Bappi Lahiri sound and not an overproduced remix.[16] 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.[16] 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.[17]
Death
Lahiri was suffering from Obstructive sleep apnea and recurrent chest infection. He was hospitalised in Criticare Hospital, Juhu and was discharged on February 14. However, a day after at his home, his health again deteriorated and he was brought back to Criticare hospital in a critical state and succumbed to his illness at about 11.45 pm on February 15, 2022.[18]
See also
References
- ↑ "Veteran singer-composer Bappi Lahiri dies in Mumbai at 69". Hindustan Times. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ "Bappi Lahiri, Composer-Singer, Dies In Mumbai Hospital At 69". NDTV.com. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ "Lok Sabha Results: Top 30 Losers". The Indian Express. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ↑ "Bappi Lahiri passes away at 69 in Mumbai Hospital". BussinessToday.in. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/i-am-bappi-lahiri/articleshow/2808729.cms
- ↑ "Goldfinger". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ↑ Saxena, Manjari (17 July 2014). "Bappi Lahiri: the golden era of music has ended". Gulf News. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ↑ "Bappi Lahiri wins suit against Addictive, Dr Dre". Rediff.com. 6 February 2003.
- ↑ "Moana | Bappi Lahiri as Tamatoa | In Cinemas 2 December". Retrieved 2 December 2016 – via YouTube.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Watch: Bappi Lahiri sings for the Hollywood animation 'Moana'". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 ANI (21 January 2018). "63rd Filmfare Awards: Bappi Lahiri receives 'Lifetime Achievement Award'". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ↑ "Bappi Lahiri to dub for Elton John in Kingsman The Golden Circle". The Indian Express. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ↑ "Bappi Lahiri on composing multi-genre tracks for Do Pal Pyar Ke". mid-day. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ↑ "Winners - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2011".
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Lookhar, Mayur. "Rewind 2017: The best Hindi film songs of the year". Cinestaan.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Scroll Staff. "'Daddy' song 'Zindagi Meri Dance Dance' brings Bappi Lahiri's discarded tune back to life". Scroll.in.
- ↑ Gaekwad, Manish (4 September 2017). "Norwegian Bollywood" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri has passed away at a Mumbai hospital, a doctor has confirmed". The Times of India.
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