He is not only a singer but a composer an actor and a musician. He knows to play many instruments some of which are bongo tabla piano guitar saxophone and vocals. He is originally from Kolkata and his real name is Alokesh Lahiri. His parents are also from music Background Aparesh Lahiri and Bansari Lahiri.

Well, Kishore Kumar is his maternal uncle and so it is proof that music runs in the blood of the family. He learnt to play the tabla at the tender age of 3. He has a specialisation in disco music. Bappi not only sings but also does dubbing. In 2016 he dubbed for the character of Tamatoa when the Disney movie Monnana came out in Hindi . He won the lifetime achievement award for his amazing contribution to the disco and Bollywood world. He won it in the 63rd film fare awards. He was very famous for his tracks like such as Wardat, Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal, Dance Dance, Commando, Saaheb, Gang Leader, Sailaab and Sharaabi. One of his songs was copied by the American song but later they were sued due to copyright issues.

Further, it was declared by the judge that no CD would be sold without Bappis permission. He is married to Rema Lahiri. This 66 years old singer is known for his heavy voice. Most of his songs makeup wake up from our seats and just dance our hearts out. He is the true reason all our disco parties are a hit today. He is truly a Bollywood golden king. He wears a lot of gold it is one of the qualities he is very well known for.