Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Aparesh Lahiri (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), also known as Bappida 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.

Bappi Lahiri
Lahiri in 2019
Born
Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri

(1952-11-27)27 November 1952
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Died15 February 2022(2022-02-15) (aged 69)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
EducationChetla Boys' High School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • composer
  • record producer
Years active1972–2022
Musical career
Instrument(s)
Labels
  • BL Sound
  • Saregama
  • Venus Records & Tapes
  • T-Series
  • Tips Industries
  • Universal Music Group
  • Abbey Road Studios
  • Planet LA Records
  • Sony Music India
Websitebappilahiri.com

In 1986, he was recognised by Guinness World Records for recording more than 180 songs in one year.

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