File photo of Bappi Lahiri with BJP president Rajnath Singh.
Known for his flashy gold chains, veteran Bollywood musician Bappi Lahiri's wife owns more jewellery than her hubby, while he owns moveable and immoveable assets worth nearly Rs 12 crores, besides five cars including a BMW and an Audi.
According to Bappi's affidavit filed with the Election Commission, he owns 754 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs 17,67,451, while his wife Chitrani has 967 grams of gold ornaments worth Rs 20,74,830.
Bollywood's 'Disco King' Bappida, who is contesting Lok Sabha polls on a BJP ticket from Serampore in West Bengal, also owns 4.62 kg of silver ornaments and bullion worth Rs 2,20,000.
His wife has 8.9 kg silver worth Rs 3,59,600 and 3.2 carats of diamonds estimated to be valued at Rs 4,27,353.
The playback singer and music director, best known for his songs like 'Ooh la la la' and 'I am a disco dancer', is known for his fascination with gold jewellery.
A trademark gold locket of Lord Ganesha is always seen dangling from his neck besides numerous other glittering chains and bracelets.
In 2009, he had appeared in a TV commercial for a soft drink as the 'golden man' of India.
His affidavit says he has movable assets of more than Rs 2.93 crore. His immovable assets include a flat and land worth Rs 9 crore.