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 and is one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

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

Some of his famous movies include Sholay, Amar Akbar Anthony, Khatta, Pyaar 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.

R.D. Burman worked with many famous singers like Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle, and created numerous hit songs. Some of his popular songs include "Mehndi Lagake Rakhna," "Dum Maro Dum," "Yeh Shaam Mastani," and "Aap Ki Aankhon Mein."

He died on January 4, 1994 due to a heart attack, but his music continues to be loved by people all over the world. R.D. Burman is remembered as a pioneer of modern Bollywood music, and his influence can still be seen in the music of today.

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  Burman on a 2013 stamp of India