Bappi Lahiri[1] (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 also delivered major box office successes in Bengali, 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.[2] He has scored music for total 480 films. The following is a complete list of the films he composed for:
| Year | Film | Notes | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Disco Dancer | Also Singer | ||
| Do Ustad | |||
| Dulha Bikta Hai | |||
| Gumsoom | |||
| Haathkadi | |||
| Kehdo Pyaar Hai | |||
| Maut Ka Saaya | |||
| Namak Halaal | Also Singer | ||
| Shiv Charan | |||
| Sugandh | |||
| Sumbandh | |||
| Suraag | Also Singer | ||
| Taqdeer Ka Badshah | |||
| 1983 | Ab Meri Baari | ||
| Bura Aadmi | |||
| Do Gulaab | |||
| Doosri Dulhan | |||
| Apoorva Sahodarigal[3] | 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 Ka | Also Singer | ||
| Pasand Apni Apni | |||
| Protidan | Bengali | ||
| Pyaas | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar | Also Singer | |
| Bhavna | |||
| Chakma | |||
| Dujone | Bengali | ||
| Gangvaa | Hindi | ||
| Gangvaa (Dubbed)[4] | 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 Karoongaa | Also Singer | ||
| Jhoothi | |||
| Kaala Sooraj | |||
| Karmyudh | |||
| Lover Boy | |||
| Maa Kasam | |||
| Maha Shaktimaan | |||
| Mahaguru | |||
| Maharudra | Bengali | ||
| Masterji | Hindi | ||
| Mera Saathi | |||
| Mohabbat | |||
| Paadum Vaanampadi[5] | Tamil | ||
| Pataal Bhairavi | Hindi | ||
| Pyari Behna | |||
| Saaheb | Also Singer | ||
| Salma | |||
| Wafadaar | |||
| 1986 | Adhikar | ||
| 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 (Dubbed)[6] | 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[7] | 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 | |||
| Samrat | Telugu | ||
| Sankharavam | [8] | ||
| 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 | [9] | 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 Prem | Also Singer | Bengali | |
| Asha O Bhalobasha | Also Singer | ||
| Farz Ki Jung | Hindi | ||
| Gair Kanooni | |||
| Garibon Ka Daata | |||
| Gentleman | |||
| Ghar Ka Chiraag | |||
| Gola Barood | |||
| Guru | Also Singer | ||
| Guru (Dubbed) | 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 (Dubbed) | Telugu | ||
| Zakhm | Hindi | ||
| Year | Film | Notes | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjun | Hindi | ||
| Aaj Ke Shahenshah | Hindi | |||
| Aandhiyan | ||||
| Amar Bodhua | Bengali | |||
| Ashrita | Bengali | |||
| Awaragardi | ||||
| Awwal Number | ||||
| Badnam | Also Singer | Bengali | ||
| Bolidan | Features popular song by Usha Uthup, "Uri Uri Baba" | Bengali | ||
| Chinna | Telugu | |||
| Chinna Kodalu | ||||
| Ghar Ho To Aisa | ||||
| Ghayal | "All Songs" | Hindi | ||
| Haar Jeet | ||||
| Kali Ganga | ||||
| Karishma Kali Kaa | ||||
| Mandira | Also Singer | Bengali | ||
| Naaka Bandi | ||||
| Paapi | Bengali | |||
| Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban | ||||
| Naakabandi | Also Singer | Hindi | ||
| Raktareen | Bengali | |||
| Roti Kee Keemat | ||||
| Sailaab | 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" | Hindi | ||
| Gang 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 | [10] | Telugu | ||
| Rowdy 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 (Dubbed) | 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" | Hindi | ||
| Priya | "All Songs" | Bengali | ||
| Rakte Lekha | "All Songs" | Also Singer | Bengali | |
| Raktha Tharpanam | Telugu | |||
| Rowdy Inspector | [11] | |||
| Sanam Tere Hain Hum | ||||
| Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film) | "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 (Dubbed) | 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 | Hindi | |||
| Khaidi 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 (Dubbed) | ||||
| 1999 | Aaya Toofan | Also Singer | Hindi | |
| Amar Bodhua | Bengali | |||
| Benaam | Hindi | |||
| Ganga Ki Kasam | ||||
| Raja Aur Rangili | ||||
| Shankar Shambu | ||||
| Tomay Pabo Bole | ||||
| Zimbo | ||||
| 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 (Dubbed) | 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 | Bengali | |
| Action 3D | Co-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 | Bengali | ||
| Ittefaq | Original Composer of "Ittefaq Se" | Hindi | |
| Ram Ratan | |||
| 2018 | 3rd Eye | Hindi | |
| Chhui Mui | short film | ||
| Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke[12] | |||
| Moner Majhe Tumi | Bengali | ||
| 2019 | Aham Brahmasmi | Sanskrit | |
| Why Cheat India | Original Music Director | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Baaghi 3 | Singer and original music director | |
| 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 | ||
| Hindi | Singer and original music director |