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Bappi Lahiri’s Song Becomes Anthem For Chinese Protestors

MUMBAI (ANI) – Known as the ‘Disco King’ of the Indian music industry, Bappi Lahiri’s contributions to the music industry have been etched into our hearts. Bappi Da, as he was fondly addressed, made ...
The Sun

Bappi Lahiri dead – Bollywood singer dies aged 69 after suffering from breathing condition

INDIAN music legend Bappi Lahiri has died at the age of 69 after suffering from breathing problems. Lahiri was one of the country’s most iconic singers and considered a trailblazing music composer who ...
India West

India’s First ‘Disco-King’ Bappi Lahiri Passes Away

MUMBAI (IANS) – Veteran singer-composer Alokesh alias Bappi Lahiri – nephew of the legendary trio of late Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar and Anoop Kumar – passed away around midnight due to multiple ...

Theatre director Randhir Ranjan Roy plans to recreate Amitabh Bachchan's Sharaabi into a musical, seeks music rights

Amitabh Bachchan's 1984-blockbuster Sharaabi is still remembered for it's music by Bappi Lahiri.
The New York Times

Bappi Lahiri, India’s ‘Disco King,’ Dies at 69

He helped popularize the genre with some of the country’s biggest hits of all time, including “I Am a Disco Dancer.” By Alex Traub Bappi Lahiri, an Indian film composer who combined the melodrama of ...
Variety

Bappi Lahiri, Bollywood Composer and Singer, Dies at 69

Bappi Lahiri, a celebrated Bollywood singer, composer and politician, died Wednesday in CritiCare in Breach Candy. He was 69. Lahiri had been ailing from various health issues, including sleep apnea.