September 18, 2017
Veteran Indian composer-singer Bappi Lahiri, known as 'disco
king, has dubbed for singer Elton John's special appearance in the Hindi version
of the English film "Kingsman: The Golden Circle". He feels if they explore a
music project together, it will be pathbreaking.
"We can do something
truly pathbreaking together. It is a privilege to be associated with Elton John.
He is an icon of the music world. All his songs are a memorable fusion of
meaningful lyrics and everlasting tunes. I am specially fond of his song
'Sacrifice'.
"He is a true musician and plays the piano like a dream,"
Bappi said from Los Angeles, adding that he has collaborated in the past with MC
Hammer, Boy George and Samantha Fox.
John has a special appearance in the
Fox Star Studios film, where he would be playing himself. Bappi has dubbed for
this part.
The chance left him delighted.
"People back in India
keep saying Elton and I not only resemble one another, but are also similar in
many other ways. We are both singers and composers and we both like to dress and
perform flamboyantly. When I was asked to dub for his first Hollywood film where
he has a guest appearance I was delighted," said the singer, who is known for
his love for gold chains.
Talking about how his songs continue to be
loved through the years, Bappi said: "You can say I prove the credibility of the
adage that old is gold. And you can add, 'Gold is Bappi Lahiri' to that. My song
'Kaliyon ka chaman', sung by Lata Mangeshkar was used by a band called Truth
Hurts. My other tracks like 'Jimmy Jimmy', 'Come Closer' and 'Jhoom Jhoom baba'
have featured recently in big blockbuster Hollywood films."
In Bollywood
too, Bappi's old songs are rocking. The latest being "Zindagi mera dance dance"
in Arjun Rampal's "Daddy".
"I think I am blessed. Earlier this year,
'Tamma tamma' was used in the film 'Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya'. Then in 'Naam
Shabana', my song 'Zubi Zubi' was used. Now it's 'Zindagi Mera Dance Dance' in
'Daddy'. By the grace of God, songs that I composed 25 years ago are popular
once again."