On RD Burman’s birthday, listen to his 15 soul songs

On the 82nd anniversary of RD Burman‘s birthday, we remember this dignified artist with a list of our fifteen favorite songs that still resonate with us.

The late world-famous musician RD Burman makes timeless music. His songs are still active and somehow continue to touch our hearts. Be it “Tujhse Naraaz Nahi Zindagi” or “Aap Ki Ankhon Mein”, with his music, RD Burman made us feel sad, love, and happiness all at the same time.

With his few tracks like “Mehbooba Mehbooba,” “Dum Maro Dum” or “Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja”, he even got us to start his songs. The composer, who will turn 82 today, co-produced his first film as a music producer in 1966 with Shammi Kapoor’s Teesri Manzil.

In the 1970s, Burman became famous for his songs by Kishore Kumar, which were featured in Rajesh Khanna’s films. Burman has composed music for about 40 films starring Rajesh Khanna. Later, he went on to compose many popular songs, sung by Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, and Lata Mangeshkar. He received his first Filmfare Award nomination at the Caravan.

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RD Burman died at the age of 54. She passed away on January 4, 1994. Anil Kapoor’s 1942: A Love Story became her last musical film. Film music released after the death of the composer. It immediately became a hit and went on to win him over after his third and final Filmfare Award.