Web desk: Famous Bollywood singer Bappi Apresh Lehri was popularly known as Bappi Da.
The king of Bollywood disco Bappi Da was born on 27th November 1952 in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. He was well known for his signature dark glasses, opulent jewellery, and white jumpsuits.
At the age of three, he began to play tabla. As a music director, he began his career at the age of 19.
He received his first opportunity in a Bengali film named Daadu (1972).
He became popular in the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s for the film soundtracks composed by him from films including Naya Kadam, Aangan Ki Kali, Wardat, Disco Dancer, Hathkadi, Namak Halaal, Masterji, Dance Dance, Himmatwala, Justice Chaudhury, Tohfa, Maqsad, Commando, Gang Leader, Sailaab and Sharaabi.
His most overrated song ” I am a Disco Dancer” is still too popular from 1982. Which was acted by actor Mithun Chakraborty.
He was married to Chitrani Lahiri and the couple has two children.
Singer died at the age of 69 on February 15, 2022 in Mumbai.
