Sophie at the Launch of Biddu’s autobiography titled Made in India

Biddu the Indian-British music producer, composer and song-writer launched his autobiography titled ‘Made in India’ on the 13th of February at Blue Frog, Mumbai accompanied by a much awaited live performance.

Recently Biddu was awarded the Lifestime Achievement Award by renowned music magazine Rolling Stones . Biddu produced and composed a number of hit records, and revolutionised the Indian music scene going on to achieve international success.

Surrounded by many ardent fans, friends, Biddu released his book with minimum fanfare as typical of him and lots of music and comedy. He shared anecdotes from his life and book interspersed with his hit songs. Made in India spans his tough but inspiring journey from being a struggler in Banglore to an internationally acclaimed artist all told with customary Biddu humour.

Deveika & Suresh Bhojwani, Shekhar Kapoor, Adnan Sami , Pooja Bedi, Tasneem & Vikram Mehta Kabir & Parveen Bedi, Sophie Choudhary, Kailash Surendranath, Kumar Gaurav, Bina Ramani, Chakor Doshi, Karan Bhojwani, Lisa Haydon, Raiza Hussain, Bina Aziz, Monica Vaziralli, Dilshad And Gaurav , Suneeta Rao, Malvika Sanghavi, Sheila Pasricha etc. enjoyed the music and shook a leg .

Biddu started the gig with Kung fu Fighting and went on to sing his many hits such as Aap Jaisa Koi and Dance Little Lady Dance which brought the house down. As he ended with ” I Can Get No Satisfaction” he was vociferously called back for an encore. Biddu’s buddy Sophie sang “Made in India “a perfect way to mark the book launch . Suresh Bhojwani joined Biddu on stage and sang Your Just To Good To Be True by Sinatra to much applause too .

Biddu was kept busy by fans signing books long after his gig.

About MADE IN INDIA
“Made in India”is the amazing autobiography of Biddu- the boy from Bangalore, who followed his dream to make it on the World stage. It is his account of how he manages to worm himself out of India during its period of socialism and economic stagnation and his numerous adventures hitching hiking across the Middle East because of the deceit of one man who steals all his money, till eventually he arrives in London with just the clothes on his back and his trusty guitar, is an incredible, awe inspiring and absorbing story.

“Made in India” is an adventure that gives credence to the adage Truth is stranger than fiction.”

From the nine million selling “Kung Fu Fighting” to the iconic youth anthem of “Made in India” and the numerous hits in-between including four Ivor Novello Awards and working with Joan Collinson her two hit films, this is the story of a remarkable and mind blowing journey with a fairy tale ending.. Biddu reflects on a voyage filled with gripping and fascinating anecdotes and observations that is told with tremendous humour and wit which will keep the reader totally engrossed and in stitches of laughter from first page to last.

To date Biddu has sold thirty eight million records. Harper-Collins (India) has released his autobiography, titled “Made in India” .

About Biddu
Biddu was born in India, where he started his early career playing in a pop group, who’s influences lay in the classic repertoire of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Following his early success, he decided to head west and make his name on the international scene. His early days in Britain were typical of many, working in a hamburger joint by day and writing songs at night.

Biddu struck lucky when he signed the unknown Carl Douglas and produced the 9 million selling “Kung Fu Fighting”. This record went on to become no.1 in every country in the world. This was followed by a series of hits for himself as the Biddu orchestra, with songs like “Summer of 42” and “Rainforest.” He also wrote or produced a string of hits for Tina Charles and soul legend Jimmy James with “I love to love,” “dance little lady,” “I’ll go where the music takes me” and “now is the time” to name but a few.

During this period Biddu received four Ivor Novello awards, including best instrumental for “Rainforest.” He then wrote the music for two successful movies, “The stud” and “The bitch,” both becoming platinum selling albums.

At this time Biddu became involved in Indian music. He wrote songs for the Indian film “Quorbani” which set a new landmark for sales in India. He followed this up with a pop album “Disco Deewane,” with the Asian singer Nazia Hassan, which became the biggest selling pop album in Asian history and was the first Indian album to chart in fourteen countries. Biddu also had a number one in Japan with his song “The look that kills” recorded by top Japanese artiste Akina Nakamore.

In 1995 Biddu wrote and produced the 3 million selling album “Made in India” with the singer Alisha… To date in his career Biddu has sold over 38 million records worldwide.

Biddu is currently working on his first novel “to be released later in the year.