Bappi Lahiri | |
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 Lahiri in 2019 | |
| Born | Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri 27 November 1952 |
| Died | 15 February 2022 (aged 69) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | Chetla Boys' High School |
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| Years active | 1972–2022 |
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| Website | bappilahiri |
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. 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]
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- ^ Mittal, Nishant (20 February 2022). "Bappi Lahiri: 'disco king of Bollywood' gave Indian film a youthful injection". the Guardian. Retrieved 22 February 2022.