PERSONALITIES BEHIND SHOLAY 1975:
RAHUL DEV BURMAN:
Rahul Dev Burman also known as R. D. Burman, and Pancham da (June 27, 1939–January 4, 1994)
was one of the great music composers of Bollywood. Commonly R.D. Burman is known as Pancham among his fans. He was the only son of singer and music composer Sachin Dev Burman and Meera, and the second husband of playback singer Asha Bhosle. He is credited with revolutionizing the music in Hindi films, and his style and techniques continue to be followed by the composers of today.
The most innovative, futuristic and trail-blazing composer of all time, Pancham alias Rahul Dev Burman Intregrated Western and Indian music into a synergistic blend.
His highly individualistic style was evident from his earlier films like 'Teesri Manzil'. Later 'Aandhi', 'Amar Prem', 'Caravan', 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna', 'Jawani Diwani', 'Kati Patang' and 'Padason' proved his class and mass appeal. As a singer, he was indeed unique (Duniya mein logon ko, Mehbooba mehbooba). Ditched by fickle producers, he went into a decline in the 80s only to leave this world with a dazzling burst of final glory in '1942 A Love Story'.
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