Bhubaneswar: Indian singer, composer and record producer who popularised the use of synthesised disco music in Indian music industry, Bappi Aparesh Lahiri (born as Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri), was born on 27 November 1952. Today is Bappi da’s 72nd birth anniversary.
Bappi da was popular in the 1980s and 1990s when he delivered major box office successes in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. His music was well received in the 21st century
MUSIC WIZARD BAPPI DA
Bappi Lahiri came to Mumbai when he was 19. He received his first opportunity in a Bengali film, Daadu (1974), where Lata Mangeshkar sang his composition. The first Hindi film for which he composed music was Nanha Shikari (1973) and his first Hindi composition was Tu Hi Mera Chanda sung by Mukesh.
The turning point of his career was Tahir Husain's Hindi film, Zakhmee (1975), for which he composed music and doubled as a playback singer. He composed a duet with Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi named "Nothing Is Impossible", for the same film. His compositions Jalta Hai Jiya Mera (Kishore-Asha duet) and Lata Mangeshkar solos like Abhi Abhi Thi Dushmani and Aao Tumhe Chand from the same film became popular and gave him recognition.
The duet "Phir Janam Lenge Hum" sung by Kishore-Lata became famous from the film Phir Janam Lenge Hum.
BAPPI DA GAINS RECKONING CHALTE CHALTE!
Bapp Lahiri broke into the A-league music director with the film Chalte Chalte. All songs from the film Chalte Chalte (1976) became hits, and he got the recognition as a music director at the national level. He sang duet with Sulakshana Pandit named Jana Kahan Hai which gave him recognition as singer.
Songs from the films like Aap Ki Khatir, Dil Se Mile Dil, Patita, Lahu Ke Do Rang, Hatya and Ravikant Nagaichs Surakksha 1979 had soft music.
He also composed music for some ghazals, namely "Kisi Nazar Ko Tera Intezaar Aaj Bhi Hai" and "Aawaz Di Hai" for the 1985 film Aitbaar.
He also composed melodious songs sung by Kishore Kumar either as duets with Lata Mangeshkar or Asha Bhosle in the films starring Rajesh Khanna in the 80's in hit films like Naya Kadam, Masterji, Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar, Bewafai, Maqsad, Suraag, Insaaf Main Karoonga and Adhikar.
BAPPI-KISHORE HIT MAGIC
After success of the film Himmatwala, Bappi regularly composed duets sung by Kishore Kumar for films starring Jeetendra like in Justice Chowdhry, Jaani Dost, Mawali, Haisiyat, Tohfa, Balidaan, Qaidi, Hoshiyaar, Singhasan, Suhaagan, Majaal, Tamasha, Sone Pe Suhaga and Dharm Adhikari.
Bappi Lahiri made a record by composing for 12 super-hit silver jubilee movies starring Jetendra as the lead hero in the period 1983–1985.
He entered the Guinness Book of World Records for recording over 180 songs for 33 films in 1986.
WHY BAPPI DA LOVED GOLD JEWELLERY/RINGS
Bappi Lahiri is not only popular for his disco-electronic music. He was also known for his signature look of his sartorial style that consisted gold chains, golden embellishments, velvety cardigans and sunglasses.
The big reason behind his ‘gold’ love was revealed in an interview by Bappi Da himself.
“Since childhood, I idolised American musician Elvis Presley, and was inspired by him to wear multiple gold chains and gold jewellery. I thought of creating my own signature appearance when I became successful, and so created my signature "golden jewellery" look,” Bappi da revealed and added that I consider gold "lucky" for me.
