RD Burman birth anniversary: ​​The ‘magician’ of tunes who composed his first tune at the age of playing marbles, also proved his mettle in acting

Mumbai/Entertainment Desk: There have been many such artists in the history of Bollywood which cannot be confined to any one genre or scope. Be it Kishore Kumar’s all-round singing or Gulzar’s velvety pen. But in this golden period, a musician also came, who not only carried forward the great legacy of his father, but also changed the definition of Indian music forever. We are talking about the uncrowned king of the music world, RD Burman, whom the world lovingly calls ‘Pancham Da’. On the special occasion of his birth anniversary, let us know how his musical journey, which started at the age of just 9, continued to rule the hearts of the audience for four decades.

Composed his first song at the age of just 9

RD Burman was born to legendary musician SD Burman, so music ran in his blood. But Pancham Da’s talent was astonishing since childhood. At the age when children play with marbles and toys, RD Burman, just 9 years old, had composed a tune. This amazing tune of his was later used as a song in the film. That means, even at a single digit age, he had proved that he is a long race horse.

Spread magic in more than 300 films, created ‘Immortal Trio’ with Rajesh-Kishore

If the 1970s is called the golden age of Hindi cinema and music, then Pancham Da was the brain behind it. During that period, the trio of superstar Rajesh Khanna, singer Kishore Kumar and composer RD Burman created new records of success whose echoes are heard even today. Pancham Da gave memorable music in 331 films in his career. These include many cult names like ‘Sholay’, ‘Teesri Manzil’, ‘Padoshan’, ‘Amar Prem’, ‘Kati Patang’, ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’, ‘Yaadon Ki Baaraat’, ‘Aandhi’, ‘Golmaal’, ‘Satte Pe Satta’, ‘Masoom’ and his last film ‘1942 A Love Story’.

Not only composed tunes, he also won hearts with his charming voice.

RD Burman was not only a master of creating great tunes, but his unique and powerful voice also had a unique craze. The kind of techniques and ‘rough voice’ he used in the song surprised everyone. Be it the famous song ‘Duniya Mein Log Ko Dhokha Kabhi Ho Jaata’ from the film ‘Apna Desh’ or the cult song ‘Mehbooba Mehbooba’ from the film ‘Sholay’, Pancham Da made these songs immortal forever with his singing. Apart from this, his unique style was also seen in songs like ‘Dhanno Ki Aankhon Mein’ and ‘Tum Kya Jaano Mohabbat Kya Hai’.

When he left music and started acting with Mehmood in ‘Bhoot Bangla’

Pancham Da’s art was not limited to just music and singing. The artist within him pulled him from behind the camera and brought him in front of the camera as well. About seven decades ago, famous comedian Mehmood made India’s first horror-comedy film ‘Bhoot Bangla’. This film was also directed by Mehmood himself. Pancham Da did a funny cameo in this film. The comic timing and chemistry of Mehmood and Pancham Da in the film was so brilliant that the audience kept laughing in the theatre. With this film which was a superhit at the box office, he proved that he was a born entertainer.