Alokesh Lahiri popularly known as Bappi Lahiri was born on 27th November in the year 1952. He was an Indian songwriter, composer, politician, and record producer. He was well respected in the field of music and was seen as a legend that had fostered upcoming talents under his wing. He was born in a Bengali family in Jalpaiguri, both his parents were singers and musicians in classical music.
He gave the industry some legendary hits that will remain with people for decades to come. In the 1980s throughout the 1990s, he was popular with his filmy tracks some of which have been remixed recently but the roots were sowed by Bappi Lahiri himself, Warder, Disco Dancer, Namak halal, Masterji, Bewafai, Naya Kadam were some of his masterpieces. with the introduction of modern cinema and new-age actors, his style of music changed as well with the trends of the new generation. Some of his New Age music included Law lag gye, tune maari entriyaan, Asalaam-e-ishqum, ooh la la.
He was awarded for this music composition and songwriting on various platforms some of them being- the Filmfare award in the year 1985 for “Sharaabi” under the category of best music director, in 2012 he revived the Mirchi music award for “ooh la la” under the category of best item song of the year, in 2018 he received the “lifetime achievement award”.
With him gone the music industry, has lost a legend who had always been a backbone for the industry. His legacy will be continued for generations to come in the hearts of people who’ve been with him throughout his journey and the people who made his dreams and aspirations possible with their love and support for his works.
