Biddu Appaiah, known mononymously as Biddu, is a renowned Indian-British music producer, composer, and songwriter, born on February 8, 1945, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He is celebrated as a pioneer of disco, Euro disco, and Indian pop, having sold millions of records globally and earning accolades such as an Ivor Novello award. Biddu's career, spanning from the 1960s to the present, began in India with a band called 'Trojans' before he moved to England in 1967 to pursue greater opportunities in music.

In England, Biddu initially supported himself through odd jobs while pursuing music production. His breakthrough came in 1974 with the production of "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas, which sold eleven million copies and played a significant role in popularizing disco music worldwide. He subsequently produced instrumental albums under the name Biddu Orchestra, contributing to the orchestral disco trend in Europe, and launched the careers of British disco stars like Tina Charles and Jimmy James.

During the 1980s, Biddu achieved success in Asia, notably launching the careers of Pakistani pop singer Nazia Hassan and her brother Zoheb with the album "Disco Deewane," which became the best-selling Asian pop album of its time. He also contributed to Bollywood soundtracks and produced hits for various Asian artists. In the 1990s, Biddu was instrumental in popularizing Indian pop with the album "Made in India," which became a massive success and launched the career of Alisha Chinai.

Biddu's work has influenced numerous artists and genres, and he remains active in both the Indian and Western music scenes, producing music with spiritual and eastern influences. His contributions to music have earned him a place as one of the top music producers globally, as recognized by NME's "The 50 Greatest Producers Ever" list.