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Bappi Lahiri, an Indian film composer who combined the melodrama of Bollywood film plots with the flamboyance of disco’s electronic orchestra sound, setting off a pop craze in India that earned him ...

Mithun made his acting debut in Mrigayaa (1976), directed by Mrinal Sen. This film earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor, a notable accomplishment for a newcomer. Disco Dancer (1982): This ...

He helped popularize the genre with some of the country’s biggest hits of all time, including “I Am a Disco Dancer.” By Alex Traub Bappi Lahiri, an Indian film composer who combined the melodrama of ...