Bappi Lahiri[1] (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022) 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.[2] He has scored music for total 480 films. The following is a complete list of the films he composed for:
1970s
edit| Year | Film | Notes | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Nanha Shikari | Hindi | |
| Charitra | |||
| 1974 | Bazar Band Karo | ||
| Ek Ladki Badnaam Si | |||
| 1975 | Zakhmee | ||
| 1976 | Chalte Chalte | ||
| Sangram | |||
| 1977 | Aap Ki Khatir | ||
| Haiwan | |||
| Paapi | |||
| Phir Janam Lenge Hum | |||
| Pratima Aur Payal | |||
| 1978 | College Girl | ||
| Dil Sey Miley Dil | |||
| Khoon Ki Pukaar | |||
| Tere Pyaar Mein | |||
| Toote Khilone | |||
| 1979 | Aangan Ki Kali | ||
| Ahsaas | |||
| Aur Kaun | |||
| Do Hawaldar | |||
| Ikraar | |||
| Jaan-E-Bahaar | |||
| Lahu Ke Do Rang | |||
| Surakksha | Also Singer | ||
| Shikhshaa |
1980s
edit1990s
edit2000–2022
edit| Year | Film | Notes | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Aaj Ka Nanha Farishta | ||
| Justice Chowdhary | "All Songs" | Hindi | |
| Sultaan | |||
| 2001 | Guru Mahaguru | ||
| Main Hoon Qatil Jaadugarni | |||
| Meri Izzat Bachaao | |||
| 2002 | Badmaash No. 1 | ||
| Deva | Bengali | ||
| Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | |||
| Mulaqaat | |||
| Qaidi | |||
| Dangerous Night | |||
| Humein Tumse Pyaar Ho Gaya Chupke Chupke | |||
| 2003 | Rakta Bandhan | ||
| 2004 | Deshdrohi | Bengali | |
| Hawas | |||
| 2005 | Classic Dance of Love | ||
| Laila – A Mystery | |||
| Mr. Prime Minister | |||
| Qatl-E-Aam | |||
| Topless | |||
| Vishwaas | |||
| 2006 | Bold | ||
| Come December | |||
| Meri Majboori | |||
| Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron | |||
| 2007 | Buddha Mar Gaya | Hindi | |
| Dus Kahaniyan | |||
| 2008 | Aat Paake Bandha | Bengali | |
| Main Balwan | Hindi | ||
| Shibaji | Bengali | ||
| 2009 | Aparadhi | ||
| Chandni Chowk to China | Hindi | ||
| Geeta In Paradise | English (USA) | ||
| Jai Veeru | Hindi | ||
| Mudrank | Also Singer | ||
| Saptasur | Bengali | ||
| Teree Sang | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Apon Por | Bengali | |
| Bachao | Hindi | ||
| Bejonma | Bengali | ||
| Golmaal 3 | Hindi | ||
| Lashkar | |||
| Rahmat Ali | Bengali | ||
| The Film Emotional Atyachar | Hindi | ||
| Love.com | |||
| 2011 | Love Me | Bengali | |
| Ragini MMS | Hindi | ||
| The Dirty Picture | Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Bikram Singha | Bengali | |
| It's Rocking Dard-E-Disco | Hindi | ||
| Om Shanti | Bengali | ||
| 2013 | A Political Murder | Bengali | |
| Action 3D | Co-composed with his son Bappa Lahiri[6] | Telugu/Tamil | |
| Bang Bang Bangkok | Hindi | ||
| Chand Pahari | Bengali | ||
| Enemmy | Hindi | ||
| Deewana Main Deewana | |||
| Himmatwala | uncredited | ||
| Latoo | Bengali | ||
| Loafer | |||
| Swabhoomi | |||
| 2014 | Main Aur Mr. Riight | Hindi | |
| Gunday | |||
| 2015 | Ek Haadsa | ||
| Mumbai Can Dance Saala | |||
| 2016 | Aman Ke Farishtey | ||
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Singer & Original Composer of "Tamma Tamma" | |
| Hason Raja | Bengali | ||
| Ittefaq | Original Composer of "Ittefaq Se" | Hindi | |
| Ram Ratan | |||
| 2018 | 3rd Eye | Hindi | |
| Chhui Mui | short film | ||
| Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke[12] | |||
| Moner Majhe Tumi | Bengali | ||
| 2019 | Aham Brahmasmi | Sanskrit | |
| Why Cheat India | Original Music Director | Hindi | |
| Rocky: The Revenge | Tamil/Telugu | ||
| 2020 | Baaghi 3 | Singer and original music director | Hindi |
| Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Singer and original music director | ||
| 2021 | Om Shri Satya Sai Baba | Hindi/English | |
| Pyar Mein Thoda Twist | Hindi | ||
| 2022 | Mahanayakadu † | Telugu | |
| Aazad † | Malay | ||
| Agreement-Ek Daastaan† | Hindi | ||
| Azad† | Punjabi | ||
| Veer Azad † | Marathi | ||
| Veer Purush† | Gujarati | ||
| Dhokha: Round D Corner | Hindi | Singer and original music director |
References
edit- ^ "Bappi Aparesh Lahiri(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- SREERAMPUR(WEST BENGAL) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- ^ Mittal, Nishant (2022-02-20). "Bappi Lahiri: 'disco king of Bollywood' gave Indian film a youthful injection". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ Apoorva Sahothariga (LP). EMI. 1983.
- ^ a b c d e Sharadhaa, A (17 February 2022). "End of a musical era". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
- ^ Paadum Vanampadi (LP). Saregama. 1985.
- ^ a b c d e f g Sangeetha Devi Dundoo (16 February 2022). "Remembering Bappi Lahiri's Telugu cinema chartbusters". The Hindu.
- ^ "Trashy". The Indian Express. 6 February 1987. p. 14.
- ^ Sankharavam (LP). Leo Recording Company. 1987. Archived from the original on 2022-02-22.
- ^ Manmadha Saamrajyam (LP). Stereo Vision (Cauvery). 1988. CRL 668. Archived from the original on 2022-02-22.
- ^ a b c d "Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu mourn Bappi Lahiri's death". Cinema Express. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ a b "Bappi Lahiri's Telugu compositions are unforgettable". Deccan Herald. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "Bappi Lahiri on composing multi-genre tracks for Do Pal Pyar Ke". mid-day. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2018.