Sachin Dev Burman
Sachin Dev Burman (often just SD Burman ; Bengali : শচীন দেব বর্মণ Śacīn Dev Barmaṇ ; born October 1, 1906 in Kumilla , Bangladesh , † October 31, 1975 in Mumbai ) was an Indian composer of Hindi films .
Life
Burman was one of the most respected and successful composers for Hindi films. His compositions were mainly sung by personalities such as Lata Mangeshkar , Mohammed Rafi , Geeta Dutt , Manna Dey , Kishore Kumar , Hemant Kumar , Asha Bhosle , Shamshad Begum , Mukesh and Talat Mahmood . He began his musical career in Bengal as a singer of folk and classical music and also composed music for the radio.
Filmography (selection)
- 1951: Baazi
- 1952: Jaal
- 1953: Jeewan Jyoti
- 1954: Taxi Driver
- 1955: Devdas
- 1957: Pyaasa
- 1957: Paying Guest
- 1958: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
- 1959: Sujata
- 1959: Kaagaz Ke Phool
- 1963: Bandini
- 1963: Tere Ghar Ke Samne
- 1965: Guide
- 1967: Jewel Thief
- 1971: Amar Prem
- 1973: Phagun
- 1975: Mili
Awards
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National Film Award for best playback singer
- 1969 for Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana from the film Aradhana
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National Film Award for Best Music
- 1972 for the film Zindagi Zindagi
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Filmfare Awards for Best Music
- 1955 for the film Taxi Driver
- 1974 for the film Abhimaan
Individual evidence
Web links
- Sachin Dev Burman in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Burman, Sachin Dev |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 1, 1906 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kumilla , Bangladesh |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 31, 1975 |
| Place of death | Mumbai |