Veteran singer Bappi Lahiri passed away in Mumbai hospital on February 16. The entire nation mourns the demise of the Disco King of Bollywood.
King of Pop Bappi Lahiri, known for his synthesized disco beats, died in a hospital in Mumbai yesterday at the age of 69. According to the reports, the singer has been treated for multiple health issues for months and he died of sleep apnea. Fondly known as Bappi Da, the singer-composer has a prolific oeuvre spanning more than 40 years. His demise is a huge loss for the music industry. In his vast career, he gave many chartbusters we groove over until. From I am a disco dancer to Ooh La La, here are the best soundtracks proffered by the Disco King of Bollywood.
Top 10 Iconic Songs Of The Music Sensation Bappi Lahiri
Let us revisit the legacy of our beloved Bappi Da to render the legendary artist a token of tribute.
1. I Am A Disco Dancer
Release: 1982
Movie: Disco Dancer
Composed by Bappi Lahiri, I Am A Disco Dancer is a pop track of Bollywood released in 1982. The song features veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty from the film Disco Dancer.
2. Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost
Release: 1977
Movie: Aap Ki Khatir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKSFLaFG1aY
Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost is a heart-warming song composed and sung by music maestro Bappi Lahiri. The lyrics of the friendship song by Shalini Shailendra with vocals of Bappi Da manoeuvred it to the stand out in the 1970s.
3. Raat Baaki Baat Baaki
Release: 1982
Movie: Namak Halal
The song from the film Namak Halal, featuring Parveen Babi, Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, topped the charts when it got released. Helmed by Bappi Lahiri, vocals of Asha Bhosle and Bappi Da himself, the song was a hit track of the 1980s.
4. Yaad Aa Raha Hai
Release: 1982
Movie: Disco Dancer
Another hit from the playlist of Disco Dancer, Yaad Aa Raha Hai, is one of the best songs of Bappi Lahiri’s career.
5. Naino Mein Sapna
Release: 1983
Movie: Himmatwala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7keMIYdcWs
Naino Mein Sapna, the famous song from film Himmatwala featuring Jitendra and Sridevi, was composed by Bappi Lahiri. However, the hit track was warbled by the legendary duo Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar.
6. Intehaan Hogayi Intezaar Ki
Release: 1984
Movie: Sharaabi
Helmed by composer Bappi Lahiri, the melodious song Intehaan Hogayi features Amitabh Bachchan. The song is intoned by renowned singers Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.
7. Yaar Bina Chain Kahan Re
Release: 1985
Movie: Saaheb
One of the super-nova tracks from the film Saaheb, Yaar Bina Chain Kahan Re, features Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh. Coalesced by Anjaan’s lyrics, the magical soundtrack was intoned by Bappi Lahiri and S. Janaki.
8. Tamma Tamma
Release: 1991
Movie: Thanedaar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS06WdqxPGQ
Tamma Tamma Loge is a pop disco song of the 90s featuring Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit. The megahit track was composed and sung by King of Pop Bappi Lahiri and the melody queen Anuradha Paudwal.
9. Bambai Nagaria
Release: 2006
Movie: Taxi No. 9211
Music Composers Vishal-Shekhar created the exuberant track from Taxi No. 9211. Bappi Lehari sung the hit song featuring Nana Patekar and John Abraham.
10. Ooh La La
Release: 2011
Movie: The Dirty Picture
The superhit song Ooh La La features Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi and Naseeruddin Shah from The Dirty Picture. Collaboration of the versatile singers Bappi Lahiri and Shreya Ghoshal gave a striking fire to the megahit track of 2011.
However, the last song of the acclaimed singer was Bhankas from Baaghi 3, released in 2020. Bappi Da popularized disco music in India in the 80s and 90s, and until we groove over the vibrant songs helmed by the music maestro of Bollywood. Nation mourns the demise of the legendary artist Bappi Lahiri. May his soul rest in peace.