Gujarati is a very sweet language and I have always used elements from Gujarati songs in my music.

Way back before 1980, prior to 'Disco Dancer' breaking into the collective consciousness of filmgoers, I had come to Chennai to compose for a film called 'Suraksha.'

Chennai is a lucky charm for me and I hold the city very close to my heart.

I still remember how we, all in the family, used to sit in front of the radio to listen to Ameen Sayani's programme of top 10 songs 'Binaka Geetmala' in which I was constantly ranked number one for many weeks.

My father Apresh Lahiri and mother Bansari Lahiri were great composers of their time.

I owe 40 per cent of my success to films from the south like 'Himmatwala,' 'Toofan,' 'Mawaali,' 'Maqsad,' Tamil and Telegu films such as 'Big Boss,' 'Apurva Shar,' 'Gangleader,' etc. I salute the south for contributing immensely to my success.

I was the first Indian music composer to win the China Gold Award for 'Jimmy Jimmy' from 'Disco Dancer.' Adam Sandler repeated the song in his film 'Zohan.' 'Disco Dancer' is historical, as are 'Sharaabi' and 'Namak Halal.'

I'm Indian and proudly so.

If you come to my house in Kolkata, it is full of gold and platinum discs.

I have done 33 films in one year, for which I hold a Guinness Book World record. Plus I've done songs for all languages from Hindi to Malayalam, Punjabi to Telugu, and Kannada to Oriya.

I know I am where I am today by the grace of God.

My father, Aparesh Lahiri, was a musician too, and at a very young age, I was geared up for a career in music.

I am the godfather of disco.

I am a disco king.

I'm the original bling man of India!

Bappi Lahiri has an image that the public wants to see.

I'm not an actor like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitji or Salman Khan. My magic lies in my music.

If I become an MP I'll work for both Bollywood and Tollywood, specially for the old and out of work technicians. This is not an idle promise, Bappi Lahiri will keep his word.

For me politics is an opportunity to serve the country.

My image is that of the King of Gold.

Most of my jewellery is designed in South India. I pick out unique pieces in silver and then remake them in gold. None of my pieces are gifts; I make all my jewellery.

My first was a Hare Rama Hare Krishna pendant bought in 1976. The other pendants I wear are Balaji from Tirupati, a pendant of my guruji Shri Krishna and Lord Ganpati.

I have rings of many different sizes and designs, mainly hip-hop, and an extensive bracelet collection.

I have got gold secure all the time so income tax people will not be able to take the gold from my neck!