Bappi Lahiri
Alokesh "Bappi" Lahiri (born 27 November 1952) is an Indian singer, composer, politician, disco musician and record producer. He popularized the use of synthesized disco music in Indian cinema and sang some of his own compositions. He has composed some songs for Prosenjit Chatterjee. He and Prosenjit had delivered major box office successes like Amar Sangi, Asha O Bhalobasha, Aamar Tumi, Amar prem, Mandira, Badnam, Raktelekha, Priya and so. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with filmi soundtracks such as Wardat, Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal, Dance Dance, Commando, Saheb, Gang Leader, Sailaab, and Sharaabi. Lahiri joined BJP in 2014. He was declared a BJP candidate from Srirampur in West Bengal for the 2014 Indian general election and lost.[2]
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 Lahiri in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alokesh Lahiri |
| Born | 27 November 1952[1] (Sirajganj, Bangladesh ) Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India |
| Origin | Calcutta, India |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instruments | Vocals, tabla, piano, drums, guitar, saxophone, bongos, dholak |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Labels | BL Sound, Saregama, Venus Records & Tapes, T-Series, Tips Industries, Universal Music Group, Abbey Road Studios, Planet LA Records |
| Website | bappilahiri |
Early life
Lahiri was born into a Hindu Brahmin[3] family in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. His parents Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both from Jalpaiguri, were famous Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet. He is their only child.
His relatives include singer Kishore Kumar, his maternal uncle.[4]
Lahiri began to play tabla at the age of 3. Initially, he was trained by his parents.
Lahiri has 2 children, a son Bappa Lahiri and a daughter Rema Lahiri. His son is married to Sannaya Gandhi with whom he has a son Azam John Lahiri.
His favorite quote is 'Gold is my God.'
Career
Notorious for his uptempo and danceable tracks. Bappi would recreate and sometimes sample popular sounds from the foreign market on his soundtracks. Though he was known for disco-style songs he has also composed some melodious songs as well, such as the songs from Chalte Chalte and Zakhmee.
Portions of Lahiri's song "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai" were included in the 2002 song "Addictive" by American R&B singer Truth Hurts. Copyright holders Saregama India, Ltd. sued Interscope Records and its parent company, Universal Music Group for more than $500 million. A Los Angeles federal judge subsequently barred further sales of the CD unless and until Lahiri was listed on the song's credits.[5]
In late 2016, Lahiri voiced the character of Tamatoa in the Hindi-dubbed version of Disney's 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film Moana; he also composed and sang "Shona" (Gold), the Hindi version of "Shiny".[6] This was his first time dubbing for an animated character, and he also appeared in Ramratan song "Yeh Hai Dance Bar".[7] He won Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at 63rd Filmfare Awards.[8]
Dubbing
Live films
| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub language | Original language | Original year release | Dub year release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsman: The Golden Circle[9] | Elton John | Himself | Hindi | English | 2017 | 2017 | |
Animated films
| Film title | Original Voice(s) | Character | Dub language | Original language | Original year release | Dub year release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moana[10] | Jemaine Clement | Tamatoa | Hindi | English | 2016 | 2016 | |
Political career
Bappi Lahiri joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 31 January 2014 in the presence of Rajnath Singh, then national President of Bharatiya Janata Party, to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha election. He was made BJP candidate from Srerampur (Lok Sabha constituency) in 2014, but lost to Kalyan Banerjee of All India Trinamool Congress.
Discography
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Hindi and Bengali
| Year | Film | Songs | Notes | Language |
| 1973 | Nanha Shikari | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1973 | Charitra | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1974 | Bazar Band Karo | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1974 | Ek Ladki Badnaam Si | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1975 | Zakhmee | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1976 | Chalte Chalte | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1977
1978 |
Aap Ki Khatir
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"All Songs"
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Hindi
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| 1979 | Surakksha | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1979 | Aangan Ki Kali | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1980 | Manokamna | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1981 | Wardat | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1981 | Jyoti | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1982 | Disco Dancer | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1982 | Namak Halaal | "All Songs" | Also Singer Zubin Ittefaq | Hindi |
| 1983 | Himmatwala | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Sharaabi | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Aitbaar | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Saaheb | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1985 | Geraftaar | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1987 | Dance Dance | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1987 | Satyamev Jayate | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1987 | Amar Sangi | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Bengali |
| 1988 | Commando | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1988 | Mera Shikar | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1989 | Guru | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1989 | Aamar Tumi | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Bengali |
| 1989 | Prem Pratigyaa | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1989 | Pronomi Tomay | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Bengali |
| 1990 | Ghayal | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1990 | Sailaab | "All Songs" | Along with Aadesh Shrivastava | Hindi |
| 1990 | Thanedaar | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1992 | Tomar Naam Likhe Debo | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Bengali |
| 1993 | Dalaal | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1994 | Neelanjana | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Bengali |
| 1995 | Rock Dancer | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1995 | Diya Aur Toofan | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Dil Ke Jharoke Main | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Rangbaaz | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1996 | Hum Sab Chor Hain | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Nirnayak | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1997 | Dharma Karma | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1998 | Military Raaj | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1999 | Aaya Toofan | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 1999 | Benaam | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Justice Chowdhary | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Taxi No. 9211 | BAMBAI NAGARIA | AS SINGER | - |
| 2008 | Mudrank | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Hindi |
| 2008 | C Kkompany | "Khokha", "Jaane Kya Ho Gaya Mujhko" | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Jai Veeru | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | "Ooh La La" | As Singer | Hindi |
| 2013 | Gunday | "Tune Maari Entriyaan","Asalaam-E-Ishqum" | As Singer | Hindi |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | "Thank God It's Friday" | Uncredited | Hindi |
| 2014 | Main Aur Mr. Riight | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | "Tamma Tamma Song" | Singer & Original Composer | Hindi |
| 2018 | 3rd Eye | Hindi | ||
| 2018 | Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke[11] | All Songs | Music Director | Hindi |
| 2019 | Why Cheat India | "Dil Mein Ho Tum" | Original Music Director | Hindi |
| 2020 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | "Areey Pyar Kar Le" | Singer and original music director | Hindi |
| 2020 | Baaghi 3 | "Bhankas" | Singer and original music director | Hindi |
Telugu
| Year | No | Film | Notes |
| 1986 | 1 | Simhasanam | |
| 1987 | 2 | Thene Manasulu | |
| 3 | Trimurtulu | ||
| 4 | Sankharavam | ||
| 5 | Samrat | ||
| 1988 | 6 | Collector Vijaya | |
| 7 | Manmadha Samrajyam | ||
| 1989 | 8 | State Rowdy | |
| 1990 | 9 | Chinna | |
| 10 | Chinna Kodalu | ||
| 1991 | 11 | Indhrabhavam | |
| 12 | Gang Leader | ||
| 13 | Rowdy Gaari Pellam | ||
| 14 | Rowdy Alludu | ||
| 1992 | 15 | Donga Police | |
| 16 | Raktha Tharpanam | ||
| 17 | Rowdy Inspector | ||
| 18 | Brahma | ||
| 1993 | 19 | Nippu Ravva | |
| 20 | Rowdy Rajakeeyam | ||
| 1995 | 21 | Big Boss | |
| 22 | Muddayi Muddugumma | ||
| 23 | Khaidi Inspector | ||
| 24 | Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam | ||
| 2020 | 25 | Disco Raja | Singer |
Tamil
- Apoorva Sahodarigal (1983)
- Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)
- Kizhakku Africavil Sheela (1987)
Kannada
- Africadalli Sheela (1986)
- Krishna Nee Begane Baro (1986)
- Police Matthu Dada (1991)
- Guru (1989)
Awards
Lahiri won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at the 63rd Filmfare Awards.[12]
See also
References
- "Bappi Lahiri". ETimes. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- "Lok Sabha Results: Top 30 Losers". The Indian Express. 17 May 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/goldfinger/cid/616105
- Saxena, Manjari (17 July 2014). "Bappi Lahiri: the golden era of music has ended". Gulf News. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- "Bappi Lahiri wins suit against Addictive, Dr Dre". Rediff.com. 6 February 2003.
- "Moana | Bappi Lahiri as Tamatoa | In Cinemas 2 December". Retrieved 2 December 2016 – via YouTube.
- "Watch: Bappi Lahiri sings for the Hollywood animation 'Moana'". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ANI (21 January 2018). "63rd Filmfare Awards: Bappi Lahiri receives 'Lifetime Achievement Award'". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- "Bappi Lahiri to dub for Elton John in Kingsman The Golden Circle". The Indian Express. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- "Watch: Bappi Lahiri sings for the Hollywood animation 'Moana'". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- "Bappi Lahiri on composing multi-genre tracks for Do Pal Pyar Ke". mid-day. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ANI (21 January 2018). "63rd Filmfare Awards: Bappi Lahiri receives 'Lifetime Achievement Award'". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
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