Bomi Bulsara is the father of Freddie Mercury. Bomi’s son Freddie was a singer and songwriter who was known for his work as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen and as a solo artist. He wrote hits for Queen, including “Killer Queen”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Somebody to Love”, “We Are the Champions”, “Don’t Stop Me Now” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”.
Bomi Bulsara: Bio Summary
| Name | Bomi Bulsara |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 14 December 1908 |
| Famous as | father of Freddie Mercury |
| Place of birth | Gujarat, India |
| Died | 26 December 2003 (aged 95) |
| Spouse | Jer Bulsara |
| Children | Freddie Mercury and Kashmira Bulsara |
| Parents | Givind Bulsara and Devkor Bulsara |
Who Was Freddie Mercury’s Father, Bomi Bulsara?
Bomi Bulsara was born on 14 December 1908, in Gujarat, India. He was the son of Givind Bulsara and Devkor Bulsara. He was from the Parsi community of western India and was one of eight brothers. He grew up in the small town of Bulsar, near now Mumbai, India. He and his brothers settled in Zanzibar. Bomi’s surname is derived from the town of Bulsar.
There isn’t much information about Bomi Bulsara’s life as a child. His educational details are unknown. He worked as a cashier. He worked with the British Government as the high court cashier. He married Jer Bulsara (1922–2016) and they had a son and a daughter. Their son Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara on 5 September 1946, in Stone Town, Sultanate of Zanzibar.
Their daughter Kashmira Bulsara also known as Kashmira Cooke was born in 1952 in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Bomi and his family moved to Zanzibar so that he could continue his job as a cashier at the British Colonial Office. In 1964, due to safety reasons, the family fled to England from Zanzibar to run away from the 1964 Zanzibar Revolution, in which thousands of Arabs and Indians were killed.
As Parsis, Bomi Bulsara, and his family practised Zoroastrianism. He was a loving husband and father. He lived a very private life and very little information has been shared about his life. According to reports, Bomi wasn’t too happy with his son Freddie Mercury’s decision to work in the music industry however he was always supportive of his son.
“It’s probably true to say that Freddie’s father, strongly committed to the Parsee faith, didn’t find it easy that Freddie took the path he did, as a Rock musician, and a fairly irreverent one, at that. Nevertheless the support was always there.” Bomi and his wife Jer Bulsara often attended their son’s concerts. Freddie Mercury was one of the most influential and greatest musicians.
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Freddie Mercury earned worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. He served as the writer of several hits for Queen, including “Killer Queen”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Bicycle Race”, “Somebody to Love”, “We Are the Champions”, “Play the Game”, “Don’t Stop Me Now”, “Seven Seas of Rhye”, and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”.
Bomi Bulsara’s son was also successful in his solo career. He was a producer and guest musician for other artists. He released solo albums and several singles as a solo artist. His first solo studio album is Mr. Bad Guy. He also released Barcelona. He once said: “I won’t be touring on my own or splitting up with Queen. Without the others I would be nothing.”
“The press always makes out that I’m the wild one and they’re all quiet, but it’s not true. I’ve got some wild stories about Brian May you wouldn’t believe.” As a member of Queen, Freddie Mercury was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004.
What Happened To Freddie Mercury’s Father?
Bomi Bulsara died on 26 December 2003, at age 95, in Basford, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England. There isn’t much information about his death. He was cremated. His son Freddie Mercury was diagnosed with AIDS but he kept it a secret. On 22 November 1991, Freddie prepared a public statement about his health to be released. The statement stated:
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“Following the enormous conjecture in the press over the last two weeks, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private to date to protect the privacy of those around me. However, the time has come now for my friends and fans around the world to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join with me, my doctors and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease.”
“My privacy has always been very special to me and I am famous for my lack of interviews. Please understand this policy will continue.” Sadly, Freddie Mercury died from bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS on 24 November 1991, at age 45, in Kensington, London, England. In 1992, a concert in tribute to him was held at Wembley Stadium, in benefit of HIV/AIDS awareness. Bomi’s wife Jer Bulsara died on 13 November 2016, at age 94.
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