Indian singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passed away today at the age of 69 after being hospitalized for a month. The actor has given us several hit songs.
Bappi Lahiri is one of the most celebrated artists in the music industry. Let’s take a look at the 7 Lesser Known Facts About Bappi Lahiri.
1- His Real Name Was Alokesh Lahiri
Bappi Lahiri was born in Calcutta as Alokesh Lahiri. His family had a rich history in classical and traditional music.
2- He Started Playing Tabla at 3
Bappi Lahiri started playing Tabla at 3. He was trained by his parents Aparesh and Bansuri Lahiri.
3- He was related to Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar is Bappi Lahiri’s maternal uncle. They have worked on many albums and songs together such as Zakhmee (1975), Chalte Chalte (1976), and ‘Inteha Ho Gayi’.
4- He Sued American R&B Singer Truth Hurts for Copying His Music
Bits of Lahiri’s song ‘Thoda Resham Lagta Hai’ was used in Truth Hurts’ ‘Addictive’. Bappi Lahiri then sued the artist in a Los Angeles court that rule in Lahiri’s favor. All sales of the song’s CDs were halted until Lahiri was given credit.
5- His Song ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ Was Appreciated Globally
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‘Jimmy Jimmy’ from Disco Dancer was the song that gained Lahiri several accolades internationally. It was recreated for the Hollywood film You Don’t Mess With the Zohan. The song was featured towards the end of the film.
6- The Singer Owned More Than 75 Kgs of Gold
We know Bappi Lahiri for his obsession with gold. He believed that gold was his lucky metal. The singer was also seen with 7-8 gold chains, bracelets, and rings on him. In 2021, he bought a gold tea set on Dhanteras.
7- Elvis Presley Was His Styling Inspiration
Bappi revealed his love for Elvis Presley’s styling in ‘Indian Idol Season 12’. He said that Elvis is his styling inspiration and how he combined it with his own love for gold.