Rahul Dev Burman,
who passed away on 4 January 1994, was an Indian music director and actor, who
is considered to be one of the greatest and most successful music directors of
the Hindi Film Music Industry. From the 1960s to the 1990s, Burman composed
musical scores for 331 films, bringing a new level of music ensemble with his
compositions. Burman did his major work with legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar,
Asha Bhosle, and Kishore Kumar. He also worked extensively with lyricist
Gulzar, with whom he has some of the most memorable numbers in his career. Nicknamed Pancham,
he was the only son of the composer Sachin Dev Burman. R.D. Burman is regarded
as the Father of Bollywood (Hindi) Film Music Revolution.
He was mainly active in the
Hindi film industry as a composer, and also provided vocals for a few
compositions. He served as an influence to the next generation of Indian music
directors, and his songs continue to be popular in India and overseas.
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