R D Burman

R D Burman

R D Burman was born on June 27, 1939, in Kolkata, as Rahul Dev Burman. He was a popular music composer of Indian films, fondly known as Pancham Da. Music was in his genes, as R D Burman was the son of famous music composer Sachin Dev Burman aka S D Burman. Pancham Da's music still resonates in the hearts of listeners young and old. R D Burman was married to Asha Bhosle, the sister of playack singing legend Lata Mangeshkar, and one of the most popular singers of India herself. R D Burman birthday special: 10 iconic songs that’ll make you forget the world around you!

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When Rahul Dev Burman composed a song mid-air

Press Trust of India July 13, 2015 11:48 AM IST

The song struck gold with listeners and became an instant hit.Kishore Kumar even received a Filmfare Best Singer Award nomination for this airborne number but was outdone by Manna Dey with his "Ae Bhai zara Dekh ke chal" from the Raj Kapoor-starrer "Mera Naam Joker".

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