The duet Phir Janam Lenge Hum sung by Kishore Lata became famous from the film Phir Janam Lengey Hum. His compositions Jalta Hai Jiya Mera (Kishore Asha duet) and Lata Mangeshkar solos like Abhi Abhi Thi Dushmani and Aao Tumhe Chand from the same film became popular and gave him recognition. He composed a duet with Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi named 'Nothing Is Impossible', for the same film. The turning point of his career was Tahir Husain's Hindi film, Zakhmee (1975), for which he composed music and doubled as a playback singer. The first Hindi film for which he composed music was Nanha Shikari (1973) and his first Hindi composition was Tu Hi Mera Chanda sung by Mukesh. He received his first opportunity in a Bengali film, Daadu (1974), where Lata Mangeshkar sang his composition. Lahiri (right), with Babbar Subhash and Parvati Khan during the record of 'Jimmy Jimmy' for Disco Dancer (1981). He thought of creating his own signature appearance when he becomes successful, and later upon becoming successful, he created his signature 'golden jewellery' look inspired by that of Presley. Since childhood, he idolised American musician Elvis Presley, and was inspired by him to wear multiple gold chains and gold jewellery. Bappi showed talent as a child playing the tabla and studied with Samta Prasad on the advice of Lata Mangeshkar. Initially, he was trained by his parents. īappi Lahiri began to play tabla at the age of 3. His relatives include singer Kishore Kumar, his maternal uncle. His parents, were both singers who met while performing for All India Radio. His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both were Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet who belong to Lahiri Mohan Family of Sirajganj, East Bengal (Now Bangladesh).

Early life Īlokesh Aparesh Lahiri was born into a Bengali Brahmin family in Calcutta. In 1986, he was recognised by Guinness World Records for recording more than 180 songs in one year. His music was well received into the 21st century. He also delivered major box office successes in Bengali, Telugu, and Kannada films. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with filmi soundtracks. He popularised the use of synthesised disco music in Indian music industry and sang some of his own compositions. Bappi Aparesh Lahiri (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), also known as Bappida was an Indian singer, composer and record producer.

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