Bappi Lahiri pays tribute to R.D. Burman with Dilli ki raat

New Delhi July 14 (IANS) Veteran singer-composer Bappi Lahiri on Friday released his new song "Dilli ki raat" from forthcoming film "Indu Sarkar". He said the song is a tribute to late legendary composer R.D. Burman.

"I come to Delhi very few times but whenever I have been here I have received tremendous love from the people. Madhur s (filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar) all movies are hit and I am a fan of all his films " Lahiri said at the launch.

"Around 1975 was the time when I became Bappi Lahiri -- the singer. Through this song I got to relive that time. Before me it was Pancham Da s (R. D. Burman) era. This song is a tribute to him. People will get to hear something new in this song. I only sing one song in a year and with god s grace every song becomes a hit " he added.

Lahiri was joined by Bhandarkar actress Kirti Kulhari and Miss India Tourism Ishika Taneja who has appeared in the song.

"Dilli ki raat" sung by Lahiri and Anmol Malik is a disco number complete with glittery crystal balls and reminds listeners of Lahiri s previous popular singles.

Asked whether the single will be in sync with the content of the film Bhandarkar said: "I wanted the song to be in sync with the story and do justice to the era the film is set in. I am a big fan of Pancham Da and in a way this song is a small tribute to him from a music lover. We have tried recreating the magic of 1970s."

Set against the backdrop of the 1975-77 Emergency "Indu Sarkar" also features Anupam Kher and Neil Nitin Mukesh.

The film is slated for a release on July 28.

--IANS
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