'Legend': Celebrating R D Burman’s musical legacy on his birth anniversary

(L-R) Singers Saikat Mitra and Antara Chowdhury offering floral tribute on 76th birth anniversary of the Music Maestro RD Burman at Pacham Park, on June 27, 2015 in Kolkata, India. Credit: Hindustan Times/Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Rahul Dev Burman (27 June 1939 - 4 January 1994), fondly remembered as ‘Pancham da’, was one of the most popular music composers of the Indian film industry. He had a unique niche for transforming everyday sounds into rhythm and beats. He is credited as a revolutionary for blending seamlessly Indian classical, folk and western influences in his music. We remember this legendary composer who won millions of hearts across the globe through his popular film scores.

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Published 27 June 2025 3:03pm

By Anita Barar

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Rahul Dev Burman (27 June 1939 - 4 January 1994), fondly remembered as ‘Pancham da’, was one of the most popular music composers of the Indian film industry. He had a unique niche for transforming everyday sounds into rhythm and beats. He is credited as a revolutionary for blending seamlessly Indian classical, folk and western influences in his music. We remember this legendary composer who won millions of hearts across the globe through his popular film scores.

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