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Bappi Aparesh Lahiri[2] (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), also known as Bappi Da, 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.
Feb 16, 2022 · Best known for popularising disco music to the Indian mainstream, the singer was fondly known as Bappi da, and experienced huge success in the 1980s and 90s. He earned the title ‘Disco King’ thanks to his work on films such as Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal, Dance Dance, Commando.
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Feb 15, 2023 · If Mithun Chakraborty was the star of the 1980s, then singer and composer Bappi Lahiri was the voice that made him shine. The ‘Disco King’ of India, Bappi Da, as Lahiri was fondly called, popularised synthesised disco music with superhits such as Jimmy-Jimmy, I Am a Disco Dancer, and Raat Baaqi Baat Baaqi, among others.
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Feb 17, 2022 · With over 50 years in Bollywood and directing the music of over 600 films, Bappi Lahiri played a huge role in uplifting Indian music and replenishing the disco genre in the country. Popularly known as the 'King of Disco', he was famous across generations for his foot-tapping numbers.
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Feb 16, 2022 · Bappi Lahiri was a beloved singer and composer who was known for his disco music and groovy fashion sense. Inspired by a visit to U.S. in the late 1970s, he delivered disco music to Indian...
Indian music composer Bappi Lahiri, who was known for his groovy disco tunes and eye-catching fashion style, has died at the age of 69. Lahiri, who recovered from Covid in April last year,...
Feb 16, 2022 · ANI. Updated on : 16 Feb 2022, 8:28 am. 4 min read. NEW DELHI: Iconic Bollywood singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who passed away due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) on Tuesday night, was a...
