BAPPI LAHIRI

Date of Birth:
27 November 1953, Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Bappi Lahiri or Bappida as he is affectionately known, pioneered the use of disco music in Indian cinema, while retaining its Indian flavour. He was especially very popular in the 1980's with films like Disco Dancer, Namak Halal among others.

Bappi Lahiri was born in Calcutta, West Bengal into a family with a rich tradition in classical music. His father, Aparesh Lahiri was a famous Bengali singer and his mother, Bansari Lahiri was a musician and a singer who was well-versed in classical music and Shyama Sangeet. He began to play the tabla at the tender age of three.

Bappida bagged his first opportunity in a Bengali film, Daadu (1972) at the age of 19. The same year, he came to Mumbai and bagged his first hindi film, Nanha Shikari. The turning point of his career was Shomu Mukherjee's Hindi film, Zakhmee, for which he composed music and doubled as a playback singer. He himself sung a duet with Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar called Nothing is Impossible for the same film. The songs of his next film, Chalte Chalte, became a rage. With Ravikant Nagaich's Surakshaa, his singing and music became even more popular. In 2004, he brought out his album 'Bappi Magic - The Asli Baap Mix', featuring popular numbers such as Gori Hai Kalaiyan and Jimmy Jimmy, all remixed in the trademark Bappi style. It attained great popularity. In 2005, he composed the background score for the Jahnu Barua film, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maara, thus reaffirming his identity as a very versatile composer. In 2006, he lent his voice to another composer for the first time. The song was Boombai Nagariya which he sang for Vishal-Shekhar for the movie Taxi Number 9211. The song turned out to be an instant hit due to Bappi's singing and the musical arrangement. Of late, he has once again lent his voice to the title track of the film 'Guru', in which the music has been composed by A.R.Rahman. He has also recorded songs for the movie 'Level Crossing' produced by actor Jayaprada.

Filmography

Composer:

1. Geeta in Paradise (2008) (post-production)
2. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (2007)
3. Buddha Mar Gaya (2007)
4. Come December (2006)
5. Bold (2006)
6. Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
7. Classic Dance of Love (2005)
8. Aman Ke Farishtey (2003)
9. Humein Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya Chupke Chupke (2003)
10. Bombay Girls (2001)
11. Guru Mahaaguru (2001)
12. Jodidar (2000)
13. Aaya Toofan (1999)
14. Benaam (1999)
15. Haste Hasate (1998)
16. Millitary Raaj (1998)
17. Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997)
18. Agnichakra (1997)
19. Dharma Karma (1997)
20. Dil Ke Jharoke Main (1997)
21. The Good Boys (1997)
22. Gudgudee (1997)
23. Judge Mujrim (1997)
24. Lal Darja (1997)
25. Nirnayak (1997)
26. Hum Hain Khalnayak (1996)
27. Rangbaaz (1996)
28. Bal Bramhachari (1996)
29. Maahir (1996)
30. Muqadama (1996)
31. Hahakaar (1996)
32. Smuggler (1996)
33. Rock Dancer (1995)
34. Diya Aur Toofan (1995)
35. Hum Sab Chor Hain (1995)
36. Aatank Hi Aatank (1995)
37. Big Boss (1995)
38. Maidan-E-Jung (1995)
39. Dil Ka Doctor (1995)
40. Policewala Gunda (1995)
41. Rani Hindustani (1995)
42. Mr. Azaad (1994)
43. Amaanat (1994)
44. Brahma (1994)
45. Prem Yog (1994)
46. Pyaar Ka Rog (1994)
47. Baali Umar Ko Salaam (1994)
48. Aag Aur Chingari (1994)
49. Andaz (1994)
50. Dhusar Godhuli (1994)
51. Janata Ki Adalat (1994)
52. Juaari (1994)
53. Kothachilo (1994)
54. Lal Pan Bibi (1994)
55. Neelanjana (1994)
56. Phiriye Dao (1994)
57. Pramaatma (1994)
58. Pratyaghat (1994)
59. Prem Sanghat (1994)
60. Raktanadir Dhara (1994)
61. Sangharsha (1994)
62. Thanedarni (1994)
63. Dalaal (1993)
64. Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
65. Police Wala (1993)
66. Bomb Blast (1993)
67. Aaj Kie Aurat (1993)
68. Aag Ka Toofan (1993)
69. Aankhen (1993)
70. Geetanjali (1993/I)
71. Kundan (1993)
72. Rakter Saad (1993)
73. Sadhna (1993)
74. Tomar Rakte Amar Sohag (1993)
75. Geet (1992)
76. Tyagi (1992)
77. Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992)
78. Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
79. Aaj Ki Taaqat (1992)
80. Anutap (1992)
81. Apon Par (1992)
82. Insaaf Ki Devi (1992)
83. Isi Ka Naam Zindagi (1992)
84. Kisme Kitna Hai Dum (1992)
85. Naseebwaala (1992)
86. Police Aur Mujrim (1992)
87. Priya (1992)
88. Raktalekha (1992)
89. Sanam Tere Hain Hum (1992)
90. Surer Bhubane (1992)
91. Rupaye Dus Karod (1991)
92. Swarg Jaisaa Ghar (1991)
93. Rowdy Alludu (1991)
94. Pratikar (1991)
95. Vishkanya (1991)
96. Nachnewala Gaanewale (1991)
97. Gang Leader (1991)
98. Aakhri Cheekh (1991)
99. Afsana Pyar Ka (1991)
100. Dushman Devta (1991)
101. Farishtay (1991)
102. Ahankar (1991)
103. Antarer Bhalobasha (1991)
104. Eyewitness to Murder (1991)
105. First Love Letter (1991)
106. Hafta Bandh (1991)
107. Hag Toofan (1991)
108. Hai Meri Jaan (1991)
109. Inspector Dhanush (1991)
110. Jungle Beauty (1991)
111. Kohraam (1991)
112. Numbri Aadmi (1991)
113. Phool Bane Angaarey (1991)
114. Pratigyabadh (1991)
115. Sau Crore (1991)
116. Veerta (1991)
117. Yodha (1991)
118. Thanedaar (1990)
119. Awaragardi (1990)
120. Sailaab (1990)
121. Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)
122. Ghayal (1990)
123. Shaitani Ilaaka (1990)
124. Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban (1990)
125. Aag Ka Gola (1990)
126. Aaj Ke Shahenshah (1990)
127. Awwal Number (1990)
128. Badnaam (1990)
129. Balidan (1990)
130. Din Dahade (1990)
131. Dokyala Taap Nahin (1990)
132. Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990)
133. Haar Jeet (1990)
134. Kali Ganga (1990)
135. Karishma Kali Kaa (1990)
136. Mandira (1990)
137. Nakabandi (1990)
138. Pathar Ke Insan (1990)
139. Raeeszada (1990)
140. Raktorin (1990)
141. Roti Ki Keemat (1990)
142. Shandaar (1990)
143. Shera Shamshera (1990)
144. Paap Ka Ant (1989)
145. Zakhm (1989)
146. Apna Desh Paraye Log (1989)
147. Sikka (1989)
148. Gola Barood (1989)
149. Gentleman (1989)
150. Khoj (1989)
151. Na-Insaafi (1989)
152. Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
153. Prem Pratigyaa (1989)
154. Touhean (1989)
155. Gair Kaanooni (1989)
156. Kahan Hai Kanoon (1989)
157. State Rowdy (1989)
158. Farz Ki Jung (1989)
159. Khooni Murda (1989)
160. Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá (1989)
161. Aakhri Gulam (1989)
162. Aandhiyan (1989)
163. Agni Trishna (1989)
164. Amar Tumi (1989)
165. Amor Prem (1989)
166. Asha-o-Bhalobasha (1989)
167. Chokher Aloye (1989)
168. Ghar Ka Chiraag (1989)
169. Guru (1989/I)
170. Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)
171. Hum Intezaar Karenge (1989)
172. Kanoon Apna Apna (1989)
173. Kasam Vardi Ki (1989)
174. Love Love Love (1989)
175. Mangaldip (1989)
176. Mitti Aur Sona (1989)
177. Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989)
178. Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989)
179. Nayanmoni (1989)
180. Paanch Papi (1989)
181. Pronami Tomai (1989)
182. Saaya (1989)
183. Sansar (1989)
184. Zakhmi Aurat (1988)
185. Halaal Ki Kamai (1988)
186. Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988)
187. Commando (1988)
188. Hatya (1988)
189. Veerana (1988)
190. Kasam (1988)
191. Tamacha (1988)
192. Paap Ki Duniya (1988)
193. Aaj Ke Angaarey (1988)
194. Antaranga (1988)
195. Debibaran (1988)
196. Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988)
197. Kab Tak Chup Rahungi (1988)
198. Kanwarlal (1988)
199. Manmadha Samrajyam (1988)
200. Mardangi (1988)
201. Mera Shikar (1988)
202. Mulzim (1988)
203. Pratik (1988)
204. Sagar Sangam (1988)
205. Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988)
206. Waqt Ki Awaaz (1988)
207. Himmat Aur Mehanat (1987)
208. Param Dharam (1987)
209. Sadak Chhap (1987)
210. Dance Dance (1987)
211. Dak Bangla (1987)
212. Majaal (1987)
213. Aag Hi Aag (1987)
214. Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)
215. Pyar Ke Kabil (1987)
216. Collector Vijaya (1987)
217. Diljala (1987)
218. Guru Dakshina (1987)
219. Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (1987)
220. Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987)
221. Pratikar (1987)
222. Samrat (1987)
223. Savkharavam (1987)
224. Thene Manasulu (1987)
225. Sheesha (1986)
226. Muddat (1986) (as Bappi Laheri)
227. Locket (1986)
228. Ilzaam (1986)
229. Shart (1986)
230. Dilwaala (1986)
231. Adhikar (1986)
232. Amor Sangi (1986)
233. Avinash (1986)
234. Dharam Adhikari (1986)
235. Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986)
236. Kirayadar (1986)
237. Kismatwala (1986)
238. Main Balwan (1986)
239. Mera Dharam (1986)
240. Sheela (1986)
241. Simhasanam (1986)
242. Singhasan (1986)
243. Suhagan (1986)
244. Urbashi (1986)
245. Lover Boy (1985)
246. Maa Kasam (1985)
247. Jhoothi (1985)
248. Geraftaar (1985)
249. Wafadaar (1985)
250. Baadal (1985)
251. Maha Shaktimaan (1985)
252. Pyari Behna (1985)
253. Bewafai (1985)
254. Mohabbat (1985)
255. Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
256. Balidaan (1985)
257. Mahaguru (1985) (as Bappilahiri)
258. Aandhi-Toofan (1985)
259. Saaheb (1985)
260. 3D Saamri (1985)
261. Aaj Ka Daur (1985)
262. Adventures of Tarzan (1985)
263. Aitbaar (1985)
264. Antaraley (1985)
265. Bandhan Anjana (1985)
266. Bhawani Junction (1985)
267. Haqeeqat (1985)
268. Haveli (1985)
269. Hoshiyar (1985)
270. Insaaf Main Karoonga (1985)
271. Kala Suraj (1985)
272. Karmyudh (1985)
273. Masterji (1985)
274. Mera Saathi (1985)
275. Salma (1985)
276. Satyamev Jayate (1985)
277. Thavam (1985)
278. Uttarayan (1985)
279. Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984)
280. Bhavna (1984)
281. Naya Kadam (1984)
282. Gangvaa (1984)
283. Yaadgaar (1984)
284. Tohfa (1984)
285. Meri Adalat (1984)
286. Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984)
287. Haisiyat (1984)
288. Hum Rahe Na Hum (1984)
289. Kaamyaab (1984)
290. Kamla (1984)
291. Maqsad (1984)
292. Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1984)
293. Qaidi (1984)
294. Raja Aur Rana (1984)
295. Shapath (1984)
296. Sharaabi (1984)
297. Sheeshay Ka Ghar (1984)
298. Shravan Kumar (1984)
299. Tarkeeb (1984)
300. Teri Bahon Mein (1984)
301. Waqt Ki Pukar (1984)
302. Disco Dancer (1983)
303. Mawaali (1983)
304. Doosri Dulhan (1983)
305. Justice Chaudhury (1983)
306. Jeet Hamaari (1983) (as Bhappi Lahiri)
307. Jaani Dost (1983)
308. Film Hi Film (1983)
309. Himmatwala (1983)
310. Apoorva Sahodarigal (1983)
311. Do Gulab (1983)
312. Du-Janay (1983)
313. Ek Din Bahu Ka (1983)
314. Faraib (1983)
315. Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983)
316. Karate (1983)
317. Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983)
318. Lalach (1983)
319. Love in Goa (1983)
320. Naukar Biwi Ka (1983)
321. Pasand Apni Apni (1983)
322. Protidan (1983)
323. Wanted (1983)
324. Suraag (1982)
325. Haathkadi (1982)
326. Dial 100 (1982)
327. Do Ustad (1982)
328. Dulha Bikta Hai (1982)
329. Farz Aur Kanoon (1982)
330. Gumsum (1982)
331. Namak Halaal (1982)
332. Pyaas (1982)
333. Saugandh (1982)
334. Shiv Charan (1982)
335. Sumbandh (1982)
336. Taqdeer Ka Badshah (1982)
337. Armaan (1981)
338. Sahhas (1981)
339. Dahshat (1981) (as Bhappi Lahiri)
340. Wardaat (1981)
341. Bhula Na Dena (1981)
342. Jeene Ki Arzoo (1981)
343. Josh (1981)
344. Jyoti (1981)
345. Laparwah (1981)
346. Maa Bipat Tarini Chandi (1981)
347. Nai Imarat (1981)
348. Ogu Bodhu Sundari (1981)
349. Paanch Qaidi (1981)
350. Kismet (1980)
351. Humkadam (1980)
352. Agreement (1980)
353. Apne Paraye (1980)
354. Saboot (1980) (as Bhappi Lahiri)
355. Ek Baar Kaho (1980)
356. Guest House (1980) (as Bhappi Lahiri)
357. Manokamnaa (1980)
358. Morchha (1980)
359. Patita (1980)
360. Pyaara Dushman (1980)
361. Taxi Chor (1980)
362. Ahsaas (1979)
363. Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
364. Aangan Ki Kali (1979)
365. Aur Kaun? (1979)
366. Do Hawaldar (1979)
367. Iqraar (1979)
368. Jaan-E-Bahaar (1979)
369. Shikshaa (1979)
370. Surakshaa (1979)
371. College Girl (1978)
372. Dil Se Mile Dil (1978)
373. Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978)
374. Tere Pyaar Mein (1978)
375. Toote Khilone (1978)
376. Aap Ki Khatir (1977)
377. Haiwan (1977)
378. Janam Janam Na Saath (1977)
379. Paapi (1977) (as Bhappi Lahri)
380. Pratima Aur Payal (1977)
381. Chalte Chalte (1976)
382. Sangram (1976)
383. Zakhmee (1975)
384. Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi (1974)
385. Bazaar Band Karo (1974)
386. Charitra (1973)
387. Nannha Shikari (1973)
388. Janatar Adalat (1972)
389. Dadu (1969)
390. Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (1969)

Music Department:

1. Taxi No. 9 2 11 (2006) (playback singer)
2. Classic Dance of Love (2005) (playback singer)
3. Humein Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya Chupke Chupke (2003) (playback singer)
4. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) (composer: song "Mein Laal Taal")
5. Bal Bramhachari (1996) (playback singer)
6. Aatank Hi Aatank (1995) (playback singer)
7. Amaanat (1994) (playback singer)
8. Dalaal (1993) (playback singer)
9. Inspector Dhanush (1991) (playback singer)
10. Thanedaar (1990) (playback singer)
11. Karishma Kali Kaa (1990) (playback singer)
12. Prem Pratigyaa (1989) (playback singer)
13. Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá (1989) (playback singer)
14. Hum Intezaar Karenge (1989) (playback singer)
15. Dance Dance (1987) (playback singer)
16. Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987) (playback singer)
17. Pyar Ke Kabil (1987) (playback singer) (uncredited)
18. Geraftaar (1985) (playback singer)
19. Saaheb (1985) (playback singer)
20. 3D Saamri (1985) (playback singer)
21. Adventures of Tarzan (1985) (playback singer)
22. Haveli (1985) (playback singer) (as Bappilahiri)
23. Insaaf Main Karoonga (1985) (playback singer)
24. Satyamev Jayate (1985) (playback singer)
25. Bhavna (1984) (playback singer)
26. Disco Dancer (1983) (playback singer)
27. Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983) (playback singer) (as Bappy Lahiri)
28. Dahshat (1981) (playback singer) (as Bhappi Lahri)
29. Saboot (1980) (playback singer) (as Bhappi Lahiri)
30. Ek Baar Kaho (1980) (playback singer)
31. Guest House (1980) (playback singer) (as Bhappi Lahiri)
32. Dil Se Mile Dil (1978) (playback singer)
33. Toote Khilone (1978) (playback singer)
34. Janam Janam Na Saath (1977) (playback singer)
35. Chalte Chalte (1976) (playback singer)
36. Zakhmee (1975) (playback singer)

Soundtrack:

1. Gola Barood (1989) (music: "Doli Uttegi.. Aaj Teri Behna", "Sipahi Mere Peeche Peh Gaya", "Dard Dil Ka Mere Ilaaz Karde", "Yaad Aayee", "Shabba Shabba.. Kya Raat Hai")
2. Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989) (music: "Nache Mor Man Mandir Mein", "Pyar To Pyar Hai", "Allah Bhi Tu Hai")
3. Majaal (1987) (music: "Tum Into Main, Main Into Tum", "Meri Gaal Chuye Jo Tu", "Thodi Der Ke Liye, Khudai Mil Jaye", "Sharabon Se Kya Mujh Ko Kya Kam", "Itni Kisi Ki Majaal Kahan")
4. Locket (1986) (music: "Aaj to hai shiva raatri", "Jo bhi kehna sacchch hi kehna", "Main gul badan main hoon chaman", "Oy chhuk chhuk suno satpal jee", "Shole shole meri jawani") (performer: "Aaj to hai shiva raatri")
5. Dilwaala (1986) (music: "Duniya Dushman Bane To Bane", "Saat Saat Mere Rehna Sare Zindagi", "Dilwaala", "Tonite, Pyar Karo", "Appai Appai, Ammai Ammai")
6. Jhoothi (1985) (music: "Haan (Hoon) Main Jhoothi", "Kaho Kaisi Rahi", "Bhaga Bhaga Dushman Bhaga", "Chanda Dekhe Chanda", "Aaya Jab Se Tu Dil Mein")
7. Mera Saathi (1985) (music: "Pyar Se Pyara.. Tu Tu", "Sapno Mein Kho Ja", "Saathi Saathi Saathi", "Daddy Se Tujh Ko Milaoongi", "Sare Sapne Tu Tod Gayee")
8. Agreement (1980) (music: "aapne pyaar diya pyaar se maar diya", "Baat pate ki baat yeh sahi hai", "Jeena yeh koi jeena to nahin")
9. Saboot (1980) (music: "Jeena Bhi Koi Jeena Hai", "Loot Aada Ko Loot Le Raja", "Ladkiyan Hai Ladki", "Dooriyan Sab Mitado")
10. Guest House (1980) (music: "Is Nasheli Raat Mein", "Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein")

Actor:

1. Bombay Girls (2001) .... Musician (special appearance)
2. Dokyala Taap Nahin (1990)
3. Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi (1974) .... Bappu

Thanks:

1. Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983) (grateful acknowledgment)

Self:

1. Om Shanti Om (2007) .... Himself
2. Geet (1992) (uncredited) .... Himself
3. Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) .... Himself
4. Kalaakaar (1983) .... Himself