R. D. Burman

Rahul Dev Burman (* June 27, 1939 in Calcutta, † January 4, 1994 in Mumbai, often only RD Burman ) was an Indian composer of Hindi film.

Life

Burman was one of the most respected and successful composers for Hindi movies. He was the only son of Sachin Dev Burman famous composer. He appeared in the 1966 music scene with a smash hit in the movie Teesri Manzil. Since 1995, named after him Filmfare RD is Awarded Burman Award for New Music Talent from the Filmfare magazine.

Filmography (selection)

Awards

  • Filmfare Awards for Best Music 1983 Sanam Teri Kasam for the film
  • 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
Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent Padosan Amar Prem Seeta Aur Geeta Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972 film) Sholay Nauker (1979 film) Khubsoorat Kaalia Naram Garam Namkeen Pukar (1983 film) Parinda Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Screen Award for Best Music Director Integrated Authority File
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