DeathFebruary 152022
Bappi Lahiri
Bappi Lahiri, Indian singer, composer and record producer (born 1952)
In context
- When
- Tuesday, February 15 20224 years ago
- Category
- DeathA notable person who died on this day.
- Era
- 21st century · 2020s
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- Person
- Bappi Lahiri
Who they were
Bappi Aparesh Lahiri, also known as Bappi Da, 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 delivered major box office successes primarily in Hindi, Telugu, and Bengali films. His music was well received into the 21st century.
Why this date
Bappi Lahiri appears on our February 15 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.
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