Rahul Dev Burman

RD Burman (left) with Asha Bhosle

Rahul Dev Burman (born June 27, 1939 in Calcutta , † January 4, 1994 in Mumbai ; often just RD Burman ) was an Indian composer of Hindi films .

Life

Burman was one of the most respected and successful composers for Hindi films. He was the only son of the famous composer Sachin Dev Burman . He appeared on the music scene in 1966 with a hit in the movie Teesri Manzil . The Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent, named after him, has been presented by Filmfare magazine since 1995 .

Filmography (selection)

• 1966: Teesri Manzil
• 1968: Padosan
• 1971: Haré Rama Haré Krishna
• 1971: Amar Prem
• 1972: Seeta Aur Geeta
• 1972: Mere Jeevan Saathi
• 1975: Sholay
• 1975: Deewaar
• 1979: Nauker
• 1977: Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
• 1980: Khubsoorat
• 1980: Ali Baba and the 40 thieves (Alibaba Aur Chalis Chor)
• 1981: Kaalia
• 1981: Naram Garam
• 1982: Namkeen
• 1982: Teri Kasam
• 1983: Pukar
• 1989: Parinda
• 1994: 1942: A Love Story

Awards

• Filmfare Awards for Best Music
  • 1983 for the film Sanam Teri Kasam
  • 1984 for the film Masoom
  • 1995 for the film 1942: A Love Story

• Star Screen Awards for Best Music
  • 1995 for the film 1942: A Love Story

Individual evidence

1. ↑ panchamonline.com

Web links

• Rahul Dev Burman in the Internet Movie Database (English)