Rema Lahiri is an Indian playback singer known for her work in Hindi and Bengali music. She is the daughter of legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri and singer Chitrani Lahiri. Bappi Lahiri's official biography describes Rema as an accomplished singer who followed her family's musical tradition.
Rema Lahiri began her singing career at a young age and has performed playback vocals for Hindi films as well as Bengali music projects. Her recorded work includes songs from films such as Paap Ki Duniya (1988), Zakham (1989), Thanedaar (1990), Rock Dancer (1995), Hum Hain Khalnayak (1996) and Jai Veeru: Friends Forever (2009).
She also released and performed independent albums, including Dance Songs for the Children (1987) and Chandmama (1987) with Bappi Lahiri.
Among her recognized songs are “Olaa Olaa”, “Papa Mummy Ko Maaf Kar Do,” “Daddy Daddy Daddy,” “Mummy Mummy Mummy,” “Zindagi Dance Hai” and “Sakhiyan Sakhiyan.”
Rema Lahiri was born into one of India's well-known musical families. Her father, Bappi Lahiri, was one of the country's most prominent music composers and singers, while her mother Chitrani Lahiri also comes from a musical background. Rema's uncle is singer Chandrani Mukherjee.
Following in her father's musical footsteps, Rema became a playback singer and began recording songs for films and albums. Her early recorded work includes the children's album Dance Songs for the Children, produced by Bappi Lahiri in 1987.
She subsequently lent her voice to several Hindi film soundtracks. Her film credits include Paap Ki Duniya, Mulzim, Thanedaar, Zakham, Rock Dancer, Judge Mujrim, Aaya Toofan, C Kkompany and Jai Veeru: Friends Forever.
Rema has also worked in Bengali music and has recordings available through major music platforms. Her popular recordings include “Habiba,” “Ektai Katha Ache,” “Daddy Bolo Tum Kab Aaoge,” “Ya Oh Ya Oh” and “Zindagi Dance Hai.”
One of her notable Hindi film performances is “Olaa Olaa” from Hum Hain Khalnayak (1996), which she performed with Sudesh Bhosle, with music composed by Bappi Lahiri.
Rema has continued to remain associated with music and the Lahiri family's artistic legacy. She has also spoken publicly about her father and his influence on her musical journey.