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Rahul Dev Burman(1939-1994)

  • Music Department
  • Composer
  • Actor
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Rahul Dev Burman
Rahul Dev Burman was born on 27 June 1939 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India. He was a composer and actor, known for Sholay (1975), 1942: A Love Story (1994) and Procession of Memories (1973). He was married to Asha Bhosle and Rita Patel. He died on 4 January 1994 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
BornJune 27, 1939
DiedJanuary 4, 1994(54)
BornJune 27, 1939
DiedJanuary 4, 1994(54)
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  • Awards
    • 4 wins & 7 nominations total

Known for

Amitabh Bachchan in Sholay (1975)
Sholay
8.1
  • Music Department
  • 1975
Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala in 1942: A Love Story (1994)
1942: A Love Story
7.2
  • Composer
  • 1994
Procession of Memories (1973)
Procession of Memories
7.3
  • Music Department(as R.D. Burman)
  • 1973
Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Sunil Dutt, Parveen Babi, Bindiya Goswami, Rakhee Gulzar, and Shatrughan Sinha in Shaan (1980)
Shaan
7.0
  • Music Department
  • 1980

Credits

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Music Department



  • Boxer
    • music director
    • In Production



  • Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 (2021)
    Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2
    6.8
    TV Series
    • theme music composer
    • 2021–2022
  • Radhika Apte, Rajkummar Rao, and Huma Qureshi in Monica, O My Darling (2022)
    Monica, O My Darling
    7.4
    • theme music composer
    • 2022
  • Divine, Jonita Gandhi, and Badshah in Badshah, DIVINE, Jonita Gandhi, Mikey McCleary: Bach Ke Rehna (Red Notice) (2021)
    Badshah, DIVINE, Jonita Gandhi, Mikey McCleary: Bach Ke Rehna (Red Notice)
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2021
  • Nia Sharma in Nia Sharma: Do Ghoont (2021)
    Nia Sharma: Do Ghoont
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2021
  • Jaane jaan dhoondta phir raha kaléidoscopique
    Video
    • as R.D. Burman
    • 2021
  • Jaane jaan dhoondta phir raha kaléidoscopique
    Video
    • as R.D. Burman
    • 2021
  • Bhali bhali si ek surat kaléidoscopique
    Video
    • as R.D. Burman
    • 2021
  • Tu tu hai wahi, dil ne jise apna kaha kaléidoscopique
    Video
    • as R.D. Burman
    • 2021
  • Sohel Arman and Urmila Srabonti Kar in Backspace (2018)
    Backspace
    TV Special
    • original music (film segments)
    • 2018
  • Prosenjit Chatterjee in Kishore Kumar Junior (2018)
    Kishore Kumar Junior
    5.7
    • original soundtrack composer
    • 2018
  • Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko
    Video
    • Music Department
    • 2016
  • Sapna Mera Toot Gaya
    Video
    • Music Department
    • 2016
  • Raat Akeli Hai
    Video
    • Music Department
    • 2016
  • Chori Chori Solah Shringar Karoongi
    Video
    • Music Department
    • 2016
  • Daiya Yeh Main Kahan Phasi
    Short
    • Music Department
    • 2016

Composer



  • Kismat Ki Baazi
    • Composer
    • Completed



  • O Meri Soni (Cover)
    Music Video
    • composer
    • 2020
  • Ladai (2020)
    Ladai
    • Composer
    • 2020
  • Rahul Dev Burman in Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai ... (2008)
    Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai ...
    8.9
    • Composer
    • 2008
  • Yaar Meri Zindagi (2008)
    Yaar Meri Zindagi
    4.6
    • Composer
    • 2008
  • Mahima Kaali Maa Ki
    • Composer
    • 2002
  • Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002)
    Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
    5.4
    • Composer (as R.D. Burman)
    • 2002
  • Gang (2000)
    Gang
    6.3
    • Composer
    • 2000
  • Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar in Zulmi (1999)
    Zulmi
    4.2
    • Composer
    • 1999
  • Anyay Hi Anyay
    • Composer
    • 1997
  • Sunny Deol in Ghatak: Lethal (1996)
    Ghatak: Lethal
    7.5
    • Composer (as R.D. Burman)
    • 1996
  • Rajesh Khanna, Raj Babbar, Kumar Gaurav, and Farha Naaz in Sautela Bhai (1996)
    Sautela Bhai
    6.5
    • Composer (as R.D. Burman, music)
    • 1996
  • Ajana Path (1994)
    Ajana Path
    • Composer
    • 1994
  • Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala in 1942: A Love Story (1994)
    1942: A Love Story
    7.2
    • Composer
    • 1994
  • Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Raj Babbar, Mahavir Shah, Gajendra Chauhan, and Farha Naaz in Janam Se Pehle (1994)
    Janam Se Pehle
    4.4
    • Composer
    • 1994
  • Bally Sagoo: Chura Liya
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1994

Actor



  • Aamne Samne (1982)
    Aamne Samne
    6.6
    • Playback Singer (voice, as R.D. Burman)
    • 1982
  • Shashi Kapoor and Asha Parekh in Pyar Ka Mausam (1969)
    Pyar Ka Mausam
    6.1
    • Fake Jhatpat Singh's Friend (as Pancham)
    • 1969
  • Bhoot Bungla (1965)
    Bhoot Bungla
    6.3
    • (as Pancham)
    • 1965

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • The Pancham Site
  • Alternative names
    • Late Shri R.D. Burman
  • Born
    • June 27, 1939
    • Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India
  • Died
    • January 4, 1994
    • Bombay, Maharashtra, India(heart attack)
  • Spouses
      Asha Bhosle1980 - January 4, 1994 (his death)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Son of Sachin Dev Burman and Meera Dev Burman.
  • Quotes
    (1990) Amitabh would best be remembered by historians as a 'Bollywood Legend', but Rajesh Khanna would remain a 'Permanent Superstar' for generations because of his natural charisma on and off screen. Khanna has done vast genres of films, experimented and performed many roles and also has keen interest in story, music and lyrics of songs in his films. Khanna is more versatile.
  • Nickname
    • Pancham

FAQ

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  • When did Rahul Dev Burman die?
    January 4, 1994
  • How did Rahul Dev Burman die?
    Heart attack
  • How old was Rahul Dev Burman when he died?
    54 years old
  • Where did Rahul Dev Burman die?
    Bombay, Maharashtra, India
  • When was Rahul Dev Burman born?
    June 27, 1939

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