Bappi Lahiri (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022) was an Indian singer, composer and record producer. He popularised the use of synthesised disco music in Indian music industry and sang some of his own compositions. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with filmi soundtracks. He delivered major box office successes in Bengali, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. His music was well received into the 21st century.
In 1986, he was recognised by Guinness World Records for recording more than 180 songs in one year. He has scored music for total 480 films. The following is a complete list of the films he composed for:
1970s Year Film Notes Language1969DaaduDebutBengali1972Janatar Adalat 1973 Nanha Shikari Hindi Charitra 1974 Bazar Band Karo Ek Ladki Badnaam Si 1975 Zakhmee 1976 Chalte Chalte Sangram 1977 Aap Ki Khatir Haiwan Paapi Phir Janam Lenge Hum Pratima Aur Payal 1978 College Girl Dil Sey Miley Dil Khoon Ki Pukaar Tere Pyaar Mein Toote Khilone 1979 Aangan Ki Kali Ahsaas Aur Kaun Do Hawaldar Ikraar Jaan-E-Bahaar Lahu Ke Do Rang Surakksha Also Singer Shikhshaa
1980s Year Film Notes Language 1980 Agreement Hindi Apne Paraye Beqasoor Ek Baar Kaho Guest House Humkadam Kismet Manokamna Also Singer Morcha Patiala Pyara Dushman Saboot Taxi Chor 1981 Armaan Bhula Na Dena Dahshat Jeene Ki Aarzoo Josh Jyoti Laparwah Nayi Imarat Paanch Qaidi Sahhas Ogo Bodhu Shundori Also Singer Bengali Wardat Also Singer Hindi 1982 Dial 100 Agent RaajAlso SingerBengali Disco Dancer Also Singer Hindi Do Ustad Dulha Bikta Hai Gumsoom Haathkadi Kehdo Pyaar Hai Maut Ka Saaya Namak Halaal Also Singer Shiv Charan Sugandh Sumbandh SuraagAlso Singer Taqdeer Ka Badshah Pyaas 1983 Ab Meri Baari Bura Aadmi Do Gulaab Doosri Dulhan Apoorva Sahodarigal Tamil Ek Din Bahu Ka Hindi Film Hi Film Himmatwala Humse Na Jeeta Koi Jaani Dost Jeet Hamaari Justice Chaudhury Karate Kissise Na Kehna Laalach Love in Goa Maawali Naukar Biwi KaAlso Singer Pasand Apni Apni Protidan Bengali 1984Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram AvtarAlso Singer Hindi Bhavna Chakma Dujone Bengali Gangvaa Hindi Gangvaa Kannada Haisiyat Hindi Hum Rahe Na Hum Kaamyab Kamla Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki Also Singer Maqsad Meri Adalat Naya Kadam Pet Pyaar Aur Paap Qaidi Raja Aur Rana Shapath Sharaabi Sheeshey Ka Ghar Shravan Kumar Tarkeeb Teri Bahon Mein Tohfa Wanted Waqt Ki Pukar Yaadgar 1985 3D Saamri Aaj Ka Daur Aandhi Toofan Adventures of Tarzan Aitbaar Antarale Bengali Baadal Hindi Balidaan Bandhan Anjana Bewafai Bhavani Junction Geraftaar Haqeeqat Haveli Hoshiyar Insaaf Main KaroongaaAlso Singer Jhoothi Kaala Sooraj Karmyudh Lover Boy Maa Kasam Maha Shaktimaan Mahaguru Maharudra marked the Bengali debut of singers K. J. Yesudas and Kavita Krishnamurthy BengaliMasterji Hindi Mera Saathi Mohabbat Paadum Vaanampadi Tamil Pataal Bhairavi Hindi Pyari Behna Saaheb Also Singer Salma Wafadaar 1986Adhikar Africadalli Sheela Kannada Avinash Hindi Dharm Adhikari Dilwaala Ilzaam Insaaf Ki Awaaz Kasme Rasme Kirayadar Kismetwala Krishna Nee Begane Baro Kannada Locket Hindi Main Balwan Mera Dharam Muddat Shart (1986) Sheela Sheesha Simhasanam Telugu Singhasan Hindi Suhaagan Urbashi Bengali 1987 Aag Hi Aag Hindi Amar Sangi Also Singer Bengali Dance Dance Also Singer Hindi Dak Bangla Diljalaa Guru Dakshina Also Singer Bengali Himmat Aur Mehanat Hindi Kali Dada Kizhakku Africavil Sheela Tamil Majaal Hindi Mera Yaar Mera Dushman Muqaddar Ka Faisla Param Dharam Protikar Bengali Pyaar Karke Dekho Hindi Pyar Ke Kabil Sabse Badi Adalat Sadak Chhap Satyamev Jayate Also Singer Secret Agent last film song of Mohammad Rafi appeared in this film, a duet with Asha Bhosle Samrat Telugu Sankharavam Thene Manasulu Trimurtulu 1988 Aaj Ke Angaarey Hindi Akarshan Antaranga Collector Vijaya Telugu Commando Hindi Debibaran Bengali Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani Hindi Gunahon Ka Faisla Halaal Ki Kamaai Hatya Kab Tak Chup Rahungi Kanwarlal Kasam Manmadha Saamrajyam Telugu Mardangi Hindi Mera Shikar Also Singer Mulzim Paap Ko Duniya Proteek Bengali Sagar Sangam Hindi Sone Pe Suhaaga Tamacha Veerana Waqt Ki Awaz Woh Mili Thi Zakhmi Aurat 1989 Aag Ka Gola Aamar Tumi Also Singer Bengali Aakhri Gulam Hindi Agni Trishna Bengali Ajeeb Ittefaq Hindi Albela Amar PremAlso Singer BengaliAsha O BhalobashaAlso Singer Farz Ki Jung Hindi Gair Kanooni Garibon Ka Daata Gentleman Ghar Ka Chiraag Gola Barood Guru Also Singer Guru Kannada Hum Bhi Insaan Hain Hindi Hum Intezaar Karenge Kahaan Hai Kanoon Kanoon Apna Apna Kasam Vardi Kee Khoj Khooni Murdaa Love Love Love Mahal Main Tere Liye Mandanda Bengali Mangaldeep Mitti Aur Sona Hindi Mohabbat Ka Paigham Na-Insaafi Noyon Moni Bengali Prem Pratigyaa Also Singer Hindi Pronomi Tomay Also Singer Bengali Saaya Sachche Ka Bol-Bala Sikka State Rowdy Telugu Zakhm Hindi
1990s Year Film Notes Language 1990 Aaj Ka Arjun Hindi Aaj Ke Shahenshah Hindi Aandhiyan Amar Bodhua Bengali Ashrita Bengali Awaragardi Awwal Number BadnamAlso SingerBengali Bolidan Features popular song by Usha Uthup, "Uri Uri Baba" BengaliChinna TeluguChinna Kodalu Ghar Ho To Aisa Ghayal "All Songs" Hindi Haar Jeet Kali Ganga Karishma Kali Kaa MandiraAlso SingerBengali Naaka Bandi Paapi Bengali Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban Naakabandi Also Singer Hindi Raktareen Bengali Roti Kee Keemat Sailaab Along with Aadesh Shrivastava Hindi Shaitani Ilaaka Shandar Sherma Shamshera Shikanja Thanedaar Also Singer Hindi 1991 Aakhri Cheekh Afsana Pyar Ka Antarer Bhalobasha Dushman Devta Farishtay Hindi First Love Letter "All Songs" HindiGang Leader Telugu Garajna Hafta Bandh Hag Toofan Hai Meri Jaan Indra Bhavanam Telugu Inspector Dhanush Inspector Kiron Kohraam Nachnewale Gaanewale Numbri Aadmi Hindi Patthar Ke Insaan Phool Bane Angaray Police Matthu Dada Kannada Pratikar Also Singer Hindi Pyaar Ka Saudagar Raiszada Rowdy Gaari Pellam TeluguRowdy Alludu Rupaye Dus Karod Sau Crore Hindi Swarg Jaisaa Ghar Hindi Vishkanya "All Songs" Hindi Yodha 1992 Aaj Ki Taaqat Aman Ke Farishtey Anutap Bengali Apon Por Bengali Bondhu Amar Bengali Brahma Telugu Deewana Aashiq Donga Police Telugu Geet "All Songs" Hindi Insaaf Ki Devi Isi Ka Naam Zindagi Mere Meherban Naseebwala Naya Sawan Police Aur Mujrim "All Songs" HindiPriya"All Songs"BengaliRakte Lekha"All Songs", Also SingerBengaliRaktha Tharpanam TeluguRowdy Inspector Sanam Tere Hain Hum Shola Aur Shabnam "All Songs" Hindi Tomar Naam Likhe Debo "All Songs", Also Singer Bengali Touhean "All Songs" Hindi Tyagi "All Songs", Also Singer Hindi Zindagi Ek Juaa "All Songs" Hindi 1993 Aag Ka Toofan Aaj Kie Aurat Aankhen Highest-grossing Bollywood film of 1993 Hindi Ashik Priya Bengali Bomb Blast Dalaal Also Singer Hindi Dalaal Bengali Geetanjali "All Songs" Hindi Izzat Ki Roti Kundan Nippu Ravva Telugu Police Wala Telugu Rowdy Rajakeeyam Telugu Veertaa 1994 Amaanat "All Songs" Hindi Andaz Baali Umar Ko Salaam Brahma Dhushar Godhuli Bengali Janta Ki Adalat Juaari Kotha Chhilo Bengali Lal Pan Bibi Bengali Mawali Raj Mr. Azaad Neelanjana Also Singer Bengali Parmatma Phiriye Dao Bengali Premyog Protyaghat Bengali Pyara Ka Rog Rokto Nodir Dhara Bengali Sadhna Thanedaarni Tomar Rakte Amar Shohag Bengali 1995 Aatank Hi Aatank Big Boss Telugu Dil Ka Doctor Diya Aur Toofan "All Songs" Hindi Hum Sab Chor Hain HindiKhaidi Inspector Telugu Maindan-E-Jung Muddayi Muddugumma Telugu Police Wala Gunda Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam Telugu Rock Dancer "All Songs", Also Singer Hindi Saajan Ke Liye Sangharsho Bengali Zulm Ka Jawab 1996 Agni Prem Bal Bramhachari "All Songs" Hindi Hahakaar Hum Hain Khalnayak Jamaibabu Bengali Maahir Rangbaaz "All Songs", Also Singer Hindi Muqadama Smuggler 1997 Agnichakra Ajker Sontan Bengali Dharma Karma Dil Ke Jharoke Main "All Songs" Hindi Do Aankhen Barah Haath Gudgudee Jodidar Judge Mujrim Nirnayak Swami Keno Ashami Bengali 1998 Bishnu Narayan Jungle Lpve Story Love Story 98 Manmohini Military Raaj "All Songs", Also Singer Hindi Meyerao Manush Bengali Nemok Haram Bengali Seito Abar Kachhe Ele Bengali Sher Khan Yeh Hai Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 1999 Aaya Toofan Also Singer Hindi Amar Bodhua Bengali Benaam Hindi Ganga Ki Kasam Raja Aur Rangili Shankar Shambu Tomay Pabo Bole Zimbo
2000–2022 Year Film Notes Language 2000 Aaj Ka Nanha Farishta Justice Chowdhary "All Songs" Hindi Sultaan 2001 Guru Mahaguru Main Hoon Qatil Jaadugarni Meri Izzat Bachaao 2002 Badmaash No. 1 Deva Bengali Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam Mulaqaat Qaidi Dangerous Night Humein Tumse Pyaar Ho Gaya Chupke Chupke 2003 Rakta Bandhan 2004 Deshdrohi Bengali Hawas 2005 Classic Dance of Love Laila – A Mystery Mr. Prime Minister Qatl-E-Aam Topless Vishwaas 2006 Bold Come December Meri Majboori Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron 2007 Buddha Mar Gaya Hindi Dus Kahaniyan 2008 Aat Paake Bandha Bengali Main Balwan Hindi Shibaji Bengali 2009 Aparadhi Chandni Chowk to China Hindi Geeta In Paradise English (USA) Jai Veeru Hindi Mudrank Also Singer Saptasur Bengali Teree Sang Hindi 2010 Apon Por Bengali Bachao Hindi Bejonma Bengali Golmaal 3 Hindi Lashkar Rahmat Ali Bengali The Film Emotional Atyachar Hindi Love.com 2011 Love Me Bengali Ragini MMS Hindi The Dirty Picture Hindi 2012 Bikram Singha Bengali It's Rocking Dard-E-Disco Hindi Om Shanti Bengali 2013 A Political Murder BengaliAction 3DCo-composed with his son Bappa Lahiri Telugu/Tamil Bang Bang Bangkok Hindi Chand Pahari Bengali Enemmy Hindi Deewana Main Deewana Himmatwala uncredited Latoo Bengali Loafer Swabhoomi 2014 Main Aur Mr. Riight Hindi Gunday 2015 Ek Haadsa Mumbai Can Dance Saala 2016 Aman Ke Farishtey 2017 Badrinath Ki Dulhania Singer & Original Composer of "Tamma Tamma" Hason Raja BengaliIttefaqOriginal Composer of "Ittefaq Se" Hindi Ram Ratan 2018 3rd Eye Hindi Chhui Mui short film Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke Moner Majhe Tumi Bengali 2019 Aham Brahmasmi Sanskrit Why Cheat India Original Music Director Hindi Rocky: The Revenge Tamil/Telugu 2020 Baaghi 3 Singer and original music director Hindi Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Singer and original music director 2021 Om Shri Satya Sai Baba Hindi/English Pyar Mein Thoda Twist Hindi 2022 Mahanayakadu Telugu Aazad Malay Agreement-Ek Daastaan Hindi Azad Punjabi Veer Azad Marathi Veer Purush Gujarati Dhokha: Round D Corner Hindi Singer and original music director
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