Birthday Special: These Songs by Bappi Da Define Desi Pop

Happy Birthday Bappi da! Here are five of his iconic songs – groove on people!

Happy birthday Bappi Da.

(This photo has been edited by The Quint)

When we talk disco in India, we mean Bappi Da. Period.

Bappi Lahiri, the man who redefined Indian film music with his use of synthesised disco tracks, whose songs are evergreen and can instantly make you get up and groove, the man who became a phenomenon in the 80s turns a year older today.

Wish you a very happy birthday Bappi Da!

So, here’s a list of some of the most iconic numbers by Bappi Da that’ll surely rock your souls, erm, we meant soles.

Ooh La La

Yaar Bina Chain Kahan Re

Yaad Aa Raha Hai Tera Pyar

Tamma Tamma Loge

Jawani Janeman

(This piece was first published on 27 November 2016 and is being republished to mark Bappi Lahiri’s birthday.)