Bappi Lahiri is the pioneer of disco beats in Bollywood and his refreshing,
vibrant, and rhythmic music had the entire nation dancing for decades. Bappi
Lahiri is widely recognized throughout India as the sole originator of the disco
beat in India. He is widely known as the "Disco King" in India.
Bappi has had a renowned career as a music director, singer and composer
and has risen from strength to strength. The music for his films is
tremendously popular and he is among the star composers of Bollywood.
Bappi Lahiri was the most popular music director in the 1980s due to his
famous compositions for films such as Disco Dancer, which have left a lasting
imprint in the minds of millions of his followers. His music had frequently
returned back as remixed versions for the younger audience to enjoy.
Bappi is the complete entertainer and superstar with his multiple talents
as a singer, music director, and percussionist. Most recently Bappi made a
comeback with his song Ooh La La Ooh La La in Bollywood film “Dirty Picture”
which had once again put him back on the India’s hit charts.
Some of his top songs include: Ooh Lala Ooh Lala, Yaad Aa Raha Hai, Kasam
Paida Karne Wale Ki, Yaar Bina Chain Kanha Ray, Tu Mujhe Jaan Se Bhi,Gunmaster G-9, Tamma Tamma Loge and Bambai Se Aaya Mera. Dost
Bappi Lahiri live in concert is at Telstra Pacific Events Centre Manukau
7.30pm Friday 8th June 2012. This event is a first of its kind brought to
the New Zealand Indian audience by Shivam Events NZ where a separate
disco dance floor will be set up for the audience to dance off while the Disco
King performs live. For information: Prakash Mani 021888528 or Doreen
021367469