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.
