Bappi Lahiri

Extremely prolific music composer sometimes referred to as the R.D. Burman of B movies. Early work in Bengali cinema. Had a major success with Mithun Chakraborty’s disco films directed by B. Subhash (Disco Dancer, Dance Dance). His scores, including for all the Ramsay horror films (Aur Kaun, Saboot) rely on electronic instrumentation and display an open rejection of originality. His work, often made on a shoestring for South Indian directors, is cited as the emblem of bad taste in mass culture. In some Bengali films, notably Anjan Choudhury’s Guru Dakshina, he caused a sensation with compositions based on classical Indian music.

FILMOGRAPHY: 1969: Dadu; 1972: Janatar Adalat; 1973: Nannha Shikari; Charitra; 1974: Bazaar Band Karo; 1975: Zakhmi; 1976: Chalte Chalte; Sangram; 1977: Aap Ki Khatir; Haiwan; Paapi; Phir Janam Lenge Hum; Pratima Aur Payal; 1978: College Girl; Dil Se Mile Dil; Khoon Ki Pukar; Toote Khilone; Tere Pyar Mein; 1979: Shiksha; Aangan Ki Kali; Ahsaas; Aur Kaun; Do Hawaldar; Iqraar; Jaan-e-Bahar; Lahu Ke Do Rang; Suraksha; Manokamna; 1980: Apne Paraye; Agreement; Ek Baar Kaho; Humkadam; Kismet; Morcha; Patita; Pyara Dushman; Saboot; Taxi Chor; Bhula Na Dena; Guest House; 1981: Armaan; Dahshat; Jeene Ki Arzoo; Jyoti; Laparwah; Paanch Qaidi; Sahas; Wardat; Maa Bipat Tarini Chandi; Ogo Bodhu Sundari; Nai Imarat; Josh; Hathkadi; Dulha Bikta Hai; 1982: Gumsum; Dial 100; Disco Dancer; Do Ustad; Namak Halal; Sambandh; Saugandh; Suraag; Taqdeer Ka Badshah; Farz Aur Kanoon; Pyaas; Justice Choudhury; Shiv Charan; 1983: Do Gulab; Doosri Dulhan; Faraib; Film Hi Film; Himmatwala; Humse Na Jeeta Koi; Jaani Dost; Jeet Hamari; Karate; Kisise Na Kehna; Lalach; Love in Goa; Mawaali; Naukar Biwi Ka; Pasand Apni Apni; Wanted; Raja Aur Rana; Ek Din Bahu Ka; Du- Janay; Protidan; Apoorva Sahodarigal; 1984: Tarkeeb; Aaj Ka MLA Ramavatar; Bhavna; Gangvaa; Haisiyat; Hum Rahe Na Hum; Kaamyaab; Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki; Maqsad; Meri Adalat; Naya Kadam; Pet Pyar Aur Paap; Qaidi; Shapath; Sharabi; Tohfa; Yaadgaar; Waqt Ki Pukar; Kamla; Teri Baahon Mein; Shravan Kumar; Sheeshe Ka Ghar; 1985: Thavam; Uttarayan; Aaj Ka Daur; Aandhi Toofan; Aitbaar; Badal; Balidan; Bandhan Anjana; Bewafai; Bhawani Junction; Giraftaar; Haqeeqat; Haveli; Hoshiyar; Insaaf Main Karoonga; Karm Yudh; Lover Boy; Maa Kasam; Maha Shaktiman/ Maharudra; Mahaguru; Masterji; Mera Saathi; Mohabbat; Pataal Bhairavi; Pyari Behna; Saamri; Saheb; Salma; Tarzan; Wafadaar; Antaraley; Shart; Locket; Kala Suraj; 1986: Urbashe; Jhoothi; Adhikar; Avinash; Dharam Adhikari; Dilwala; Ilzaam; Insaaf Ki Awaaz; Kirayedaar; Kismatwala; Main Balwan; Mera Dharam; Muddat; Sheesha; Sinhasan; Suhagan; 1987: Thene Manasulu; Savkharavam; Samrat; Pratikar; Amor Sangi; Guru Dakshina; Aag Hi Aag; Dak Bangla; Dance Dance; Diljala; Himmat Aur Mehnat; Majaal; Mera Yaar Mera Dushman; Param Dharam; Pyar Karke Dekho; Pyar Ke Kabil; Sadak Chhaap; Satyamev Jayate; Sheela; Muqaddar Ka Faisla; Collector Vijaya; 1988: Manmadha Samrajyam; Antaranga; Debibaran; Pratik; Aaj Ke Angarey; Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani; Hatya; Kab Tak Chup Rahungi; Kasam; Mulzim; Paap Ki Duniya; Tamacha; Veerana; Waqt Ki Awaaz; Commando; Kanwarlal; Halaal Ki Kamai; Mardangi; Sone Pe Suhaaga; Gunahon Ka Faisla; Sagar Sangam; Zakhmi Aurat; Mera Shikar; Farz Ki Jung; 1989: Sachche Ka Bol Bala; Guru (H); Gair Kanooni; Hum Intezar Karenge; Kahan Hai Kanoon; Paanch Paapi; Prem Pratigya; Garibon Ka Daata; Hum Bhi Insaan Hain; Na-Insaafi; Aakhri Gulam; Mitti Aur Sona; Gentleman; Love Love Love; Mohabbat Ka Paigam; Sikka; Gola Barood; Khoj; Kasam Vardi Ki; Kanoon Apna Apna; Zakhm; Paap Ka Ant; Nafrat Ki Aandhi; Asha-o-Bhalobasha; Sansar; Amar Tumi; Agni Trishna; Mangaldip; Amor Prem; Pronami Tomai; Ghar Ka Chirag; Aag Ka Gola; Khooni Murda; Kali Ganga; Saaya; Tauheen; Chokher Aloye; Nayanmoni; 1990: Aandhiyan; Pyar Ke Naam Qurban; Shandaar; Shaitani Ilaaka; Awaragardi; Ghar Ho To Aisa; Nakabandi; Awwal Number; Shera Shamshera; Ghayal; Haar Jeet; Aaj Ka Arjun; Sailaab; Roti Ki Keemat; Aaj Ka Shahenshah; Karishma Kali Ka; Thanedar; Din Dahade; Raktorin; Mandira; Badnaam; Patthar Ke Insaan; Raeeszada; Balidan; Dokyala Taap Nahi (also act.); 1991: Dushman Devata; Hafta Bandh; Naachnewale Ganewale; Phool Bane Angarey; Pratikaar; Pratigyabadh; Farishte; Yodha; Numbri Admi; First Love Letter; Vishkanya; Kohraa; Hai Meri Jaan; Jungle Beauty; Rupaye Dus Karod; Swarg Jaisa Ghar; Sau Karod; Gang Leader; Ahankar; Antarer Bhalobasha; 1992: Insaaf Ki Devi; Shola Aur Shabnam; Sanam Tere Hain Hum; Naseebwala; Zindagi Ek Jua; Tyaagi; Police Aur Mujrim; Isi Ka Naam Zindagi; Kisme Kitna Hai Dum; Geet; Raktalekha; Apon Ghar; Anutap; Surer Bhubane; Priya; 1993: Kundan; Aaj Ki Aurat; Aankhen; Aaj Ki Taaqat; Bomb Blast; Geetanjali (H); Izzat Ki Roti; Policewala; Veerta; Aag Ka Toofan; Dalaal; Rakter Saad; Tomar Rakte Amar Sohag; 1994: Thanedarni; Aag Aur Chingari; Bali Umar Ko Salaam; Andaz; Parmatma; Pyar Ka Rog; Janata Ki Adalat; Brahma; Amanat; Mr Azad; Pratyaghat; Kothachilo; Raktanadir Dhara; Phiriye Dao; Dhusar Godhuli; Neelanjana; Lal Pan Bibi; 1995: Maidan-e-Jung; Policewala Gunda; Aatank Hi Aatank; Diya Aur Toofan; Hum Sub Chor Hain; Rock Dancer; Sangharsha; Prem Sanghat.

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