9 hours agoAuthor: Virendra Mishra
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When the sound of clinking glasses is heard, one is reminded of the song 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne' from the film 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat'. Pancham Da had used glass to create this song. RD Burman had used sandpaper to bring the sound of a train in the song 'Hoga Tumse Pyara Kaun' from the film 'Jamane Ko Dikhana Hai'. The sound of a train is produced by rubbing sandpaper against each other.
He even created music using soda-water bottles. For the song 'O Manjhi Re' from the film 'Khushboo', he needed the sound of a flour mill to bring a rural feel. For this, two bottles of soda-water were brought. He would empty a little soda from each bottle one by one and blow into them, which would produce a 'thup thuk, thup thuk' sound.
A school bench was used in the song 'Masterji ki Chitthi' from Gulzar's film 'Kitaab'. Actually, in the picturisation of this song, children were to be shown singing in the class and the children beat the school bench while singing. Keeping this in mind, Pancham Da played the school bench in his orchestra. For the song 'Mehbooba-Mehbooba' from the film 'Sholay', Pancham Da used the sound produced by blowing on the tip of a half-filled bottle. Pancham Da did many such experiments, that is why he is called a scientist of music.
Today is the 85th birth anniversary of Rahul Dev Burman i.e. RD Burman, who composed many superhit songs from the 60s to the 80s. On this occasion, let's know some more interesting stories-
The first musician to create a fusion of Western music
Born on 27 June 1939 in Kolkata, RD Burman is called the scientist of music. Music director and singer Somesh Mathur said- Pancham Da used to get so engrossed in composing any song that he did not even know who was sitting around him. He was very fond of new experiments.
He had a different perspective for every lyricist. Be it Gulzar sahab, Anand Bakshi, Majrooh Sultanpuri or any other lyricist. He understood the soul of every writer. He also gave suggestions as per the subject of the film as to who would write the song. He composed the tune as per the subject.
Technology was not that advanced in those days, yet Pancham da used to create new sounds. Whatever he created was like a wonder. His approach to making tunes was very different. He is also known for creating a fusion of western music in Indian cinema. He was very humble, if he did not know anything, he would ask. He had learnt this from his father SD Burman sahab.
Pancham da was the Bible of music
Today's music directors follow Pancham Da's creativity. Nikhil Kamat of the music director Nikhil- Vinay duo says – Pancham Da was the Bible of music. He composed all kinds of songs. He worked with every lyricist. Be it 'Dum Maaro Dum' with Anand Bakshi sahab, 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko' with Majrooh Sultanpuri, 'Tumse Milkar Aisa Laga' written by Khurshid Hallauri. You will find a different tune and style in every song.
Made music for every era
Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota said- I had a very nice meeting with Pancham Da. He was a very talented artist, he had learnt tabla from Kishan Maharaj and Saroj Ali Akbar sahab. He loved classical music a lot. He sang 'Mile Jhoomke Milan Rut Aayi' with Lata ji in 'Professor Ki Padosan'. The music he composed is of every era. Even today all three generations are listening to it and in future also all three generations will listen to it. I think it is difficult for a music director like Pancham Da to come again, who composes songs for every generation.
A music director like this comes once in centuries
Kumar Sanu has sung the song 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha' from the film '1942 A Love Story' under the music direction of Pancham Da. Kumar Sanu said- I first met Pancham Da in 1981. I sang one line, half line in many films with him. When I was recording 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga', Pancham Da told me that there are a lot of words like 'like' in this song. You sing them separately, my song will become a hit.
He was a very carefree and open-hearted man. Such a music director comes once in centuries. He never lost his temper. Today's music directors follow his creativity. He used to think far ahead. Even today, his songs from the 60s are remixed. This is a unique identity of a music director.
Composed the first song at the age of 9
RD Burman inherited music. His father Sachin Dev Burman is counted among the great musicians of Bollywood. RD Burman was very fond of music since childhood. When he was just nine years old, he composed his first song 'Ae Meri Topi Palat Ke Aa'. Which was used by his father in the film 'Funtoosh' released in 1956.
First break in career
RD Burman got his first break in 1959 in the film 'Raaz', but this film could not be completed. Two years later, he got a chance to give music in Mehmood's film 'Chhote Nawab', but he got real recognition from the film 'Teesri Manzil'. People liked the music of this film. After this, Pancham Da never looked back. He gave music in 331 films, most of which were hits.
When Vidhu Vinod Chopra approached him for the film, he became emotional
It is said that by the 90s Pancham Da had become weak. By then new music composers had established their dominance in his place. Due to which Pancham Da had completely stopped getting work and Pancham Da was a little sad. One day when Vidhu Vinod Chopra approached him for his film '1942 A Love Story', Pancham Da became emotional.
Could not see the final success
All the songs of the film '1942 A Love Story' proved to be superhits, but unfortunately RD Burman himself was not alive to see its success. He had left this world before he could see his last success.
died of a heart attack
In 1988, RD Burman had a heart attack. After which he was treated in London. During the treatment, Burman composed many tunes. RD Burman died on 4 January 1994 due to heart disease.