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Composer

Birth

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1939

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Vocal

 

Rahul Dev Burman, also known as R.D. Burman, was a renowned Indian music composer who is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the history of Indian music. He was born on June 27, 1939, in Kolkata, India, to the legendary music composer Sachin Dev Burman and his wife Meera Dev Burman. R.D. Burman grew up in a musical family and was exposed to music from a very young age. His father, Sachin Dev Burman, was a prominent music composer in the Indian film industry and had composed music for several hit films. R.D. Burman was greatly influenced by his father's music and learned a lot from him. R.D. Burman started his career as an assistant to his father and worked with him on several films. He made his debut as a music composer in 1961 with the film Chhote Nawab. However, it was his work in the film Teesri Manzil in 1966 that brought him widespread recognition and established him as a leading music composer in the Indian film industry. R.D. Burman's music was known for its versatility and experimentation. He was known for blending different genres of music and creating unique sounds. He was also known for his use of western instruments in Indian music, which was a new concept at the time. Some of R.D. Burman's most popular works include the songs from the films Amar Prem, Sholay, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, and Hum Kisise Kum Naheen. He also composed music for several other hit films, including Padosan, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, and Karz. R.D. Burman's music was not only popular in India but also gained international recognition. He composed music for several international films, including the French film Le Toubib and the American film The Burning Train. R.D. Burman was also known for his collaborations with other musicians. He worked with several prominent singers and musicians, including Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Gulzar. He also collaborated with international musicians, including the British band The Beatles. R.D. Burman received several awards and accolades for his contribution to Indian music. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director three times and was also awarded the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the film Masoom. R.D. Burman's music continues to be popular even today, and his influence can be seen in the work of several contemporary music composers. He is considered to be one of the greatest music composers in the history of Indian music and his legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians.

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