Bappi to perform for fiction show

Bappi Lahiri is all set to make a debut in a special episode of a show.

Mumbai: One has seen him perform and judge many reality shows on the small screen, but now veteran music director Bappi Lahiri is all set to make a debut in a special episode of "Baat Hamari Pakki Hai". The three-hour special episode will feature the wedding of lead characters Saachi and Shravan. Popular artistes from across the channels have been brought together for the special episode.

While Bappi Lahiri will be singing some of his popular numbers, "Indian Idol" judges Anu Malek, Sunidhi Chauhan and Salim Merchant will be seen in the episode as well. Item girl Rakhi Sawant and popular actors Aamir Ali, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Ragini Khanna, Jay Soni, Mahi Vij and Barkha Bisht will also perform in the episode to be aired Sunday. These apart, singer Abhijeet Sawant, "Indian Idol 5" contestants and "Boogie Woogie" participants will also be seen performing on the show. "The episode has been shot extensively over two days and everyone has worked really hard," director Waseem Sabir said. "Baat Hamari Pakki Hai" is the story of an orphan girl Saanchi who lives with her uncle and aunt, who want to get her married at the earliest. IANS