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"Bappi Da was like family to us singers. He was extremely hard-working; I have never seen Bappi Da in the studio not thinking of another project in store." - Kavita Krishnamurti
As we remember our disco-loving singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who passed away on February 16, here are some of the popular songs he sang for Bollywood. (Image: News18 Creative)
Bappi Lahiri, the composer-singer who brought synthesised disco to India, was known for his prolific oeuvre spanning more than 40 years, his sartorial signature and cult status in countries like Russia.
Bappi Lahiri was known for his love for gold and was never seen without his signature several layers of gold chains.
Bappi Lahiri, credited with popularising disco music in Indian cinema, passed away in Mumbai on February 16. He was 69
Bappi Lahiri was an accomplished composer whose main work was done largely in the 70sad 80s. He introduced the disco craze to India and his foot-tapping numbers still bring many to the dance floor.
Filmmaker Milan Luthria recalls collaborating with Bappi Lahiri in songs for Taxi No 9211 and The Dirty Picture, calling him his lucky charm and a true musical genius.
B Subhash made several films like Disco Dancer, Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki, Adventures of Tarzan, with Bappi Lahiri's music during the composer's golden period.
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Legendary singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri, the inimitable disco king of Bollywood, died in Mumbai on February 16. He was 69.
Shine on, gold star Bappi Lahiri - 1952-2022
Bappi Lahiri is known for popularising disco music in the Hindi film industry. He composed music for films like ‘Disco Dancer’, ‘Himmatwala’, ‘Namak Halal’ and ‘Sharaabi’.
Bappi Lahiri No More | Bappi Lahiri is best known for his works in Wardat, Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal, Dance Dance, Commando, Saheb, Gang Leader, Sailaab and Sharaabi and was immensely popular in the 1980s and 1990s for his music compositions.
Bappi Lahir dies: Bappi Lahiri's last Bollywood song "Bankas" was for "Baaghi 3" in 2020. His last onscreen appearance was with Salman Khan on Big Boss 15,
On behalf of Bappi Lahiri the spokesperson of singer told ANI that "Despite utmost precautions, unfortunately, Mr Bappi Lahiri has tested positive for COVID-19. He is under very good and expert care at the Breach Candy Hospital. Bappi dada’s family requests all those who came in contact with him in the recent past to get themselves tested as a precautionary measure.”