6 February 2003
Bappi Lahiri won the case he had filed in October 2002 against American hip-hop producer Dr Dre for lifting four minutes of inlay from his track Kaliyon ka chaman sung by Lata Mangeshkar, and used by Universal Music Group, without credit. Shockingly, this is the same composer who has ripped off several international hits including Billie Jean, Lambada and Brother Louie
What he said: "Such a victory is a first for this nation." Bappi Lahiri.
Status now: In 2007, electronica artiste M.I.A used Jimmy Jimmy from Bappi's Disco Dancer with due credit. And in August 2009, Bappi collaborated with Ricky Nelson for a musical tribute to king of pop Michael Jackson.