Bappi Lahiri He was known for revolutionizing disco music in Indian cinema. His songs defined an era in the 1980s and 1990s. Even years later, his work continues to find new audiences. A special memory of Bappi Michael Jackson stands out among his many stories.
Bappi Lahiri 2015 interview revisited
In a 2015 interview with Bollywood Hungama, Bappi Lahiri shared a personal experience from Los Angeles. He remembered going to a party during his stay there. The moment took an interesting turn when he met a Chinese fan.Describing the incident, he said, “Nowadays I’m living in Los Angeles and I’m doing 2-3 projects in Hollywood. So at a party, a Chinese girl came up to me and said Namaste. I was with my friend. I asked that girl if she knew any of my songs because I won Chinese Gold Awards for ‘Disco Dancer’. “I said ‘Jimmi Jimmi’ and he screamed.”
Meeting the King of Pop
Bappi Lahiri also talked about meeting Michael Jackson during his visit to India. The meeting left a lasting impression on him. It became one of the most memorable moments of his career.Recalling that interaction, “When Michael Jackson came to a show. I met him when Raj and Baal Thackerey brought him over to their house. The first thing he said to me was, ‘I love your song ‘Jimmi Jimmi.’ Kishore Kumar. There is only one Michael Jackson.’
‘Jimmi Jimmi’ and world fame
Disco Dancer’s song “Jimmi Jimmi” became an international hit. It gained great popularity in countries like Russia and China. His latest highlight song “Bhankas” from Baaghi 3, with Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor.
‘Michael’ biopic
The movie Michael has renewed conversations about the pop legend. the director Antoine Fuqua and written John LoganIt follows Jackson’s journey.The narrative covers his early days with the Jackson 5. It also explores the rise of a star on a global scale. Jaafar Jackson plays the lead role. Juliano Krue Valdi appears as the younger version.
