Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Music Composer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/11/1952 |
| Age | 69 years (died on 16, Feb, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Jalpaiguri, West Bengal |
| Date of Death | 16/02/2022 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alokesh Bappi Lahiri |
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| Nickname(s) | Bappi Daa, Disco King of India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 4” |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | CritiCare Hospital, Mumbai |
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| Death Cause | OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Barendra Brahmins of Sandilya Gotra |
| Political Inclination | BJP |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 24/01/1977 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Career
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Favourites
| City | Dubai |
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| Sport | Football |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bappi Lahiri was related to the iconic Indian singer Kishore Kumar. | |
| 2. From a young age, he showed a strong passion for music and mastered various instruments. | |
| 3. He rose to fame as a music composer through the Bollywood movie ‘Zakhmee’ in 1975. | |
| 4. His music compositions graced numerous Bollywood, Kannada, Telugu, and Oriya films. | |
| 5. Throughout his career, he set multiple musical records and earned numerous accolades. | |
| 6. In 1996, he crossed paths with Michael Jackson, influencing the global music industry. | |
| 7. He faced a copyright dispute over one of his songs, but it was eventually resolved. | |
| 8. He was known for popularizing disco music in India in the 1980s and '90s. | |
| 9. He was instantly recognizable by his trademark gold chains and glasses. |