Bappi Lahiri

Alokesh Lahiri (27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), popularly known as Bappi Lahiri, was an Indian singer, composer, politician and record producer. He was known for his use of synthesized disco music in Indian cinema. Lahiri was born in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India.
He worked on the movies "Wardat", "Disco Dancer", "Namak Halaal", "Sharaabi", "Dance Dance", "Commando", "Saaheb", "Gang Leader" and "Sailaab". His career began in 1972 and he retired in 2020.
Lahiri voice dubbed Elton John in "" (2017) and Jemaine Clement in "Moana" (2016).
Lahiri joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2014. He was the unsuccessful BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha in 2014.
Lahiri died at a Mumbai hospital on 15 February 2022, aged 69. The cause of death was a lung infection caused by obstructive sleep apnea.