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  • Why Mithun Chakraborty deserves Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Is it too early or long overdue?

    Why Mithun Chakraborty deserves Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Is it too early or long overdue?

    Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Over 350 films in four decades, People’s Star Mithun Chakraborty ruled the Class, Mass and Crass cinema, won three National Awards, including for his debut art film, his Disco Dancer was Bollywood's first Rs 100 crore grosser, and he’s the undisputed King of low-budget B-movies

  • How Bollywood, among others, was inspired by calypso king Harry Belafonte’s music

    How Bollywood, among others, was inspired by calypso king Harry Belafonte’s music

    The King of Calypso, singer, entertainer, actor and tireless activist, who passed away this week, fused art and activism in a way that reverberated with his peers and younger musicians around the globe.

  • Disco Dancer: Salim-Sulaiman on recreating Bappi Lahiri-Mithun Chakraborty’s 1980s magic

    Disco Dancer: Salim-Sulaiman on recreating Bappi Lahiri-Mithun Chakraborty’s 1980s magic

    Music composers Salim-Sulaiman are all set for the India premiere of their stage musical 'Disco Dancer' in Mumbai this month.

  • Bappi Lahiri's 'Jimmy, Jimmy' becomes new anthem for Chinese to protest COVID lockdowns

    Bappi Lahiri's 'Jimmy, Jimmy' becomes new anthem for Chinese to protest COVID lockdowns

    The video has so far managed to escape Chinese censors that are quick to remove any post deemed critical of the country's regime.

  • After Oscars, Lata Mangeshkar left out of Grammys tribute, fans say 'partiality in nationality'

    After Oscars, Lata Mangeshkar left out of Grammys tribute, fans say 'partiality in nationality'

    Grammys 2022: The Grammy Awards took place exactly a week after the Oscars. At the Oscars too, Mangeshkar and Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar were left out of the “In Memoriam” segment.

  • Healing Space | Immortality of grief: How we hold on to Rahul Bajaj, Lata Mangeshkar or Bappi Lahiri

    Healing Space | Immortality of grief: How we hold on to Rahul Bajaj, Lata Mangeshkar or Bappi Lahiri

    We confer those who pass on an immortality in grieving for them.

  • ITBP constable's tribute to Bappi Lahiri features this iconic bilingual song

    ITBP constable's tribute to Bappi Lahiri features this iconic bilingual song

    Dressed in his uniform, the ITBP constable started with ‘Dil me ho tum’ before singing a verse of the Bengali version of the song ‘Chirodini tumi je amar’.

  • Bappi Lahiri cremated in Mumbai, hundreds pay respects to the 'Disco King'

    Bappi Lahiri cremated in Mumbai, hundreds pay respects to the 'Disco King'

    Bappi Lahiri's death comes close on the heels of ‘Nightingale of India’ Lata Mangeshkar who died of Covid-related complications on February 6 at the age of 92.

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea caused Bappi Lahiri's death. Know symptoms, causes, treatment

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea caused Bappi Lahiri's death. Know symptoms, causes, treatment

    Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), can affect people of all ages, including children, but it is seen mostly in the age group of 50 years and above, and those suffering from obesity, experts said.

  • Moneycontrol Daily: Your Essential 7

    Moneycontrol Daily: Your Essential 7

    A daily round-up of the most interesting articles to help jump-start the day.

  • Bappi Lahiri ruled both music genres - disco and melodious romance, say industry insiders

    Bappi Lahiri ruled both music genres - disco and melodious romance, say industry insiders

    "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

  • Tribute to Bappi Lahiri | Some of his biggest hits

    Tribute to Bappi Lahiri | Some of his biggest hits

    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 obituary: The undeniable and continuing importance of Bollywood's Disco King

    Bappi Lahiri obituary: The undeniable and continuing importance of Bollywood's Disco King

    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.

  • Mumbai Police's tribute to Bappi Lahiri with a gold 'chain' twist

    Mumbai Police's tribute to Bappi Lahiri with a gold 'chain' twist

    Bappi Lahiri was known for his love for gold and was never seen without his signature several layers of gold chains.

  • Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passed away | A pictorial tribute to ‘Disco King’

    Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passed away | A pictorial tribute to ‘Disco King’

    Bappi Lahiri, credited with popularising disco music in Indian cinema, passed away in Mumbai on February 16. He was 69

  • Bappi Lahiri passes away | Some of the most memorable Bollywood musicals he composed for

    Bappi Lahiri passes away | Some of the most memorable Bollywood musicals he composed for

    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.

  • Exclusive: Bappi Lahiri was my lucky charm for Taxi No 9211 and The Dirty Picture, says Milan Luthria

    Exclusive: Bappi Lahiri was my lucky charm for Taxi No 9211 and The Dirty Picture, says Milan Luthria

    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.

  • Exclusive: Bappi Lahiri brought a revolution in Indian music, says Disco Dancer director B Subhash

    Exclusive: Bappi Lahiri brought a revolution in Indian music, says Disco Dancer director B Subhash

    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.

  • Days before death, Bappi Lahiri had paid tribute to 'Maa' Lata Mangeshkar

    Days before death, Bappi Lahiri had paid tribute to 'Maa' Lata Mangeshkar

    Bappi Lahiri was among many who posted tributes honouring Lata Mangeshkar after her death.

  • ‘Old is always gold’: Disco king Bappi Lahiri’s last Instagram post

    ‘Old is always gold’: Disco king Bappi Lahiri’s last Instagram post

    Legendary singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri, the inimitable disco king of Bollywood, died in Mumbai on February 16. He was 69.

  • Bappi Lahiri is no more, but his music lives on

    Bappi Lahiri is no more, but his music lives on

    Shine on, gold star Bappi Lahiri - 1952-2022

  • Remembering Bappi Lahiri: 5 hit songs by the disco king

    Remembering Bappi Lahiri: 5 hit songs by the disco king

    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 Da's grandson pens emotional note for his 'dadu' on social media

    Bappi Lahiri No More | Bappi Da's grandson pens emotional note for his 'dadu' on social media

    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 Lahiri dies at 69: India remembers the disco king

    Bappi Lahiri dies at 69: India remembers the disco king

    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,

  • Coronavirus update: Bappi Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to Breach Candy Hospital

    Coronavirus update: Bappi Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to Breach Candy Hospital

    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.”

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