I told my father that I was not interested in studies. I was more interested in tabla, piano and other instruments. My father told me to complete school and then I could do music full-time.

At the age of 11, I started composing and my first composition was sung by my father.

My parents, Aparesh and Bansari Lahiri were very famous singers from Kolkata.

Naino Main Sapna,' 'Taaki O Taaki' in 'Himmatwala' was my baby.

Everybody has dreams.

I love Punjabi Folk.

My music is always good.

People love me.

Jeetendra and I had 14 silver jubilee films.

I miss the 1980s era.

My style of songs will never get old because the music is very catchy.

The 80s was an outstanding era.

This new age metal Luminex Uno- made up of gold, platinum and silver is excellent.

Gold is lucky for me.

In Hollywood, famous singer Elvis Presley used to wear gold chains. I was a huge follower of Presley. I used to think, if I become successful someday, then I will build a different image of mine. By the grace of God, I could do it with gold.

I have always got gold from my family.

I don't wear any jewellery or gold at home.

It never bothered me that people made fun of my passion for gold... I would never feel bad when people ridiculed me for my fascination with gold.

Abroad in Hollywood, I am called Bling Bling Bappi.

I am extremely lucky I have done so many songs with Lata Mangeshkar.

The first film I gave music for was a Bengali film called 'Dadu.'

I have been a tabla player since the age of four.

Lata Mangeshkar is an old friend. I knew her through my father Aparesh Lahiri who was a music director in Calcutta.

I've always been a football fanatic.