R Burman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 27, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Iconic music compositions for Bollywood films, such as 'Sholay', 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat', 'Amar Prem', and 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna'. |
Intro
R.D. Burman, popularly known as 'Pancham Da', was a celebrated Indian film score composer and music director who shaped the sound of Bollywood music from the 1960s to the 1990s. He was renowned for his innovative fusion of Indian and Western musical styles and is remembered as one of the most influential and prolific composers in the history of Indian cinema.
Early Life & Background
R.D. Burman was born to the legendary composer Sachin Dev Burman and lyricist Meera Dev Burman. Growing up in a musically enriched environment, he learned the harmonica, tabla, and sarod at an early age, and was deeply influenced by his father's work as well as by Western music from abroad.
Career Highlights
- Composed music for over 300 films, including some of the most popular and influential soundtracks in Bollywood history.
- Introduced innovative musical techniques and fusion styles, blending Indian classical music with jazz, rock, and Latin influences.
- Won multiple Filmfare Awards for Best Music Director, among various other accolades.
- Worked with legendary playback singers like Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle (whom he later married).
Trivia
- Nicknamed 'Pancham' because as a child, he could only cry in the fifth note (Pa) of the musical scale.
- His tune 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' from 'Sholay' (1975) featured him as a playback singer.
- Although he received many accolades posthumously, during his lifetime he often struggled with recognition in the 1980s when new musical trends emerged.
- His mother, Meera Dev Burman, was also a respected lyricist.
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R Burman is 85 years old.
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R Burman was born the 27 June 1939.
Where is R Burman from?
Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
On His Birth-Day
About June 27th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: Reichsprotektor Konstantin von Neurath implemented severe economic restrictions on Jews in Nazi-controlled territories. These decrees prohibited Jews from acquiring real estate, stocks, bonds, or entering new business contracts. Jews were also forbidden from buying, selling, or pawning valuables and were required to report such assets to banks.
- Day of the week: June 27th, 1939 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
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