R. D. Burman

R.D. Burman (Rahul Dev Burman) was a famous Indian music composer. He was born on June 27, 1939, in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India. He is often called "Pancham Da" by his fans. He is known for his work in Bollywood music. He is one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

Burman was the son of the well-known composer Sachin Dev Burman. He started his career as an assistant to his father. Later he became a music director on his own. He worked on many popular songs and movies. He created music that was new and fresh for its time.

Some of his famous movies include Sholay,  Yaadon ki baarat, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, Pyar Ka Mausam, and Hare Rama Hare Krishna. His songs became very popular for their catchy tunes and modern sound, blending traditional Indian music with Western styles.

Burman worked with many famous singers like Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle, and created many hit songs. Some of his popular songs include "Dum Maro Dum," "Yeh Shaam Mastani," "Gulaabi Aankhein Jo Teri Dekhi" and "Aap Ki Aankhon Mein."

Burman died on January 4, 1994 due to a heart attack.

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Category:Indian singers
Category:Bengali musicians
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