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R.D. Burman
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Artist
R.D. Burman · Rahul Dev Burman, nicknamed Pancham, was the son of the composer S.D. Burman and first worked as his father's assistant. His breakthrough came with Teesri Manzil (1966). After that he changed the sound of Hindi film music: he blended Indian melodies with rock, funk, disco and Latin American rhythms, and sought out unusual sound sources. The singer Asha Bhosle, later his wife, sang many of his best-known songs, such as Dum Maro Dum from Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971). For Sholay (1975) he sang Mehbooba Mehbooba himself. His last score, 1942: A Love Story, was released shortly after his death in 1994.
Listening
Listening tip. Notice the Western band instruments and electric guitars beneath an Indian vocal line, and the danceable, often Latin American rhythms.
O Haseena Zulfon Wali · Mohammed Rafi & Asha Bhosle, 1966
Dum Maro Dum · Asha Bhosle, 1971
Mehbooba Mehbooba · R.D. Burman, 1975
Discography
Studio albums
- 1961Chhote Nawab (soundtrack)
- 1965Bhoot Bungla (soundtrack)
- 1966Pati Patni (soundtrack)
- 1966Teesri Manzil (soundtrack)
- 1967Baharon Ke Sapne (soundtrack)
- 1968Abhilasha (soundtrack)
- 1968Padosan (soundtrack)
- 1968Pyar Ka Mausam (soundtrack)
- 1969Waris (soundtrack)
- 1970Ehsan (soundtrack)
- 1970Kati Patang (soundtrack)
- 1970Mela (soundtrack)
- 1970Raton Ka Raja (soundtrack)
- 1970The Train (soundtrack)
- 1971Amar Prem (soundtrack)
- 1971Buddha Mil Gaya (soundtrack)
- 1971Caravan (soundtrack)
- 1971Haré Rama Haré Krishna (soundtrack)
- 1971Lakhon Me Ek (soundtrack)
- 1971Paraya Dhan (soundtrack)
- 1971Pyar Ki Kahani (soundtrack)
- 1971Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (soundtrack)
- 1971Sanjog (soundtrack)
- 1972Anamika (soundtrack)
- 1972Apna Desh (soundtrack)
- 1972Bandhe Hath (soundtrack)
- 1972Bombay to Goa (soundtrack)
- 1972Do Chor (soundtrack)
- 1972Jawani Diwani (soundtrack)
- 1972Mere Jeevan Saathi (soundtrack)
- 1972Parchhaiyan (soundtrack)
- 1972Parichay (soundtrack)
- 1972Raampur Ka Lakshman (soundtrack)
- 1972Raja Rani (soundtrack)
- 1972Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (soundtrack)
- 1972Samadhi (soundtrack)
- 1972Savera (soundtrack)
- 1972Seeta Aur Geeta (soundtrack)
- 1972Shehzada (soundtrack)
- 1973Aa Gale Lag Jaa (soundtrack)
- 1973Aap Ki Kasam (soundtrack)
- 1973Bada Kabutar (soundtrack)
- 1973Chhalia (soundtrack)
- 1973Doosri Sita (soundtrack)
- 1973Double Cross (soundtrack)
- 1973Heera Panna (soundtrack)
- 1973Jaise Ko Taisa (soundtrack)
- 1973Joshila (soundtrack)
- 1973Manoranjan (soundtrack)
- 1973Mr. Romeo (soundtrack)
- 1973Namak Haraam (soundtrack)
- 1973Rickshawala (soundtrack)
- 1973Shareef Budmaash (soundtrack)
- 1973Yaadon Ki Baaraat (soundtrack)
- 1974Ajanabee (soundtrack)
- 1974Ishk Ishk Ishk (soundtrack)
- 1974Khel Khel Mein (soundtrack)
- 1974Khushboo (soundtrack)
- 1974Zehreela Insaan (soundtrack)
- 1975Aaj Raat Ko (soundtrack)
- 1975Aandhi (soundtrack)
- 1975Bhola Bhala (soundtrack)
- 1975Deewaar (soundtrack)
- 1975Dharam Karam (soundtrack)
- 1975Dhongee (soundtrack)
- 1975Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja (soundtrack)
- 1975Khalifa (soundtrack)
- 1975Sholay (soundtrack)
- 1975Warrant (soundtrack)
- 1976Balika Badhu (soundtrack)
- 1976Bullet (soundtrack)
- 1976Bundal Baaz (soundtrack)
- 1976Chandi Sona (soundtrack)
- 1976Darling Darling (soundtrack)
- 1976Jaane Jaan (soundtrack)
- 1976Kinara (soundtrack)
- 1976Maha Chor (soundtrack)
- 1976Mehbooba (soundtrack)
- 1976Mukti (soundtrack)
- 1976Naya Daur (soundtrack)
- 1977Azaad (soundtrack)
- 1977Chala Murari Hero Ban Ne (soundtrack)
- 1977Ghar (soundtrack)
- 1977Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (soundtrack)
- 1977Karm (soundtrack)
- 1977Kasme Vaade (soundtrack)
- 1977Kitaab (soundtrack)
- 1977Phandebaaz (soundtrack)
- 1978Devata (soundtrack)
- 1978Heeralaal Pannalaal (soundtrack)
- 1978Jurmaana (soundtrack)
- 1978Shalimar (soundtrack)
- 1978The Great Gambler (soundtrack)
- 1979Abdullah (soundtrack)
- 1979Dhan Daulat (soundtrack)
- 1979Gol Maal (soundtrack)
- 1979Jhoota Kahin Ka (soundtrack)
- 1979Nauker (soundtrack)
- 1979The Burning Train (soundtrack)
- 1980Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (soundtrack)
- 1980Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (soundtrack)
- 1980Harjaee (soundtrack)
- 1980Khubsoorat (soundtrack)
- 1980Kudrat (soundtrack)
- 19801942: A Love Story (soundtrack)
- 1980Mangal Sutra (soundtrack)
- 1980Naram Garam (soundtrack)
- 1980Phir Wahi Raat (soundtrack)
- 1980Rocky (soundtrack)
- 1980Shaan (soundtrack)
- 1980Sitara (soundtrack)
- 1981Amne Samne (soundtrack)
- 1981Biwi‐O‐Biwi (soundtrack)
- 1981Bulandi (soundtrack)
- 1981Gehra Zakham (soundtrack)
- 1981Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (soundtrack)
- 1981Kaalia (soundtrack)
- 1981Sanam Teri Kasam (soundtrack)
- 1981Satte Pe Satta (soundtrack)
- 1981Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (soundtrack)
- 1982Angoor (soundtrack)
- 1982Ashanti (soundtrack)
- 1982Bade Dil Wala (soundtrack)
- 1982Bemisal (soundtrack)
- 1982Chor-Police (soundtrack)
- 1982Namkeen (soundtrack)
- 1982Shakti (soundtrack)
- 1982Shaukeeen (soundtrack)
- 1982Swami Dada (soundtrack)
- 1982Teri Kasam (soundtrack)
- 1982Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya (soundtrack)
- 1982Yeh Vaada Raha (soundtrack)
- 1983Aan Aur Shaan (soundtrack)
- 1983Agar Tum Na Hote (soundtrack)
- 1983Anand Aur Anand (soundtrack)
- 1983Betaab (soundtrack)
- 1983Boxer (soundtrack)
- 1983Dard Ka Rishta (soundtrack)
- 1983Duniya (soundtrack)
- 1983Karishmaa (soundtrack)
- 1983Kaun? Kaisey?? (soundtrack)
- 1983Lovers (soundtrack)
- 1983Maati Maangey Khoon (soundtrack)
- 1983Mahaan (soundtrack)
- 1983Main Awara Hoon (soundtrack)
- 1983Masoom (soundtrack)
- 1983Nikamma (soundtrack)
- 1983Pukar (soundtrack)
- 1983Rang Birangi (soundtrack)
- 1983Romance (soundtrack)
- 1983Shubh Kaamna (soundtrack)
- 1983Zameen Aasman (soundtrack)
- 1984Ameer Aadmi Ghareeb Aadmi (soundtrack)
- 1984Andar Baahar (soundtrack)
- 1984Awaaz (soundtrack)
- 1984Bond 303 (soundtrack)
- 1984Hum Dono (soundtrack)
- 1984Jagir (soundtrack)
- 1984Jawaani (soundtrack)
- 1984Jhutha Sach (soundtrack)
- 1984Lava (soundtrack)
- 1984Manzil Manzil (soundtrack)
- 1984Musafir (soundtrack)
- 1984Rahi Badal Gaye (soundtrack)
- 1984Ram Tere Kitne Nam (soundtrack)
- 1984Saagar (soundtrack)
- 1984Saveray Wali Gaadi (soundtrack)
- 1984Sitamgar (soundtrack)
- 1984Sunny (soundtrack)
- 1985Alag Alag (soundtrack)
- 1985Arjun (soundtrack)
- 1985Awara Baap (soundtrack)
- 1985Ek Se Bhale Do (soundtrack)
- 1985Joshilaay (soundtrack)
- 1985Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (soundtrack)
- 1985Oonche Log (soundtrack)
- 1985Shiva Ka Insaaf (soundtrack)
- 1985Zabardast (soundtrack)
- 1986Apne Apne (soundtrack)
- 1986Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (soundtrack)
- 1986Ijaazat (soundtrack)
- 1986Itihaas (soundtrack)
- 1986Jeeva (soundtrack)
- 1986Zindagani (soundtrack)
- 1987Dil Padosi Hai
- 1987Inaam Dus Hazaar (soundtrack)
- 1988Naa‐Mumkin (soundtrack)
- 1989Bahurani (soundtrack)
- 1989Jeene Do (soundtrack)
- 1989Parinda (soundtrack)
- 1990Shradhanjali (soundtrack)
- 1992Antham (soundtrack)
- 1992Drohi (soundtrack)
- 1992Gurudev (soundtrack)
- 1992Khule-Aam (soundtrack)
- 1993Gardish (soundtrack)
- 1993Gurudev (soundtrack)
- 1993Tum Karo Vaada (soundtrack)
- 19941942: A Love Story (soundtrack)
- 1994Libaas (soundtrack)
- 1994Sure Sure Jaal Bona
- 1996Karm / Mukti (soundtrack)
- 1998Phire Eso Anuradha (soundtrack)
- 2001Kolkata
- 2002Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (soundtrack)
- 2008Bheema (soundtrack)
- 2013I Love NY (soundtrack)
- 2017Baadshaho (soundtrack)
- 2022Hurdang (soundtrack)
- 2024Jigra (soundtrack)
- 2025Ek Aur Baar Kishore Kumar
- ?Aaja Meri Jaan (soundtrack)
- ?Adhikar (soundtrack)
- ?Adhura Aadmi (soundtrack)
- ?Baseraa / Jawaani (soundtrack)
- ?Be Naam (soundtrack)
- ?Bhala Maanus (soundtrack)
- ?Chandan Ka Palna (soundtrack)
- ?Charitraheen (soundtrack)
- ?Do Phool (soundtrack)
- ?Gomti Ke Kinare (soundtrack)
- ?Humshakal (soundtrack)
- ?Jheel Ke Us Paar (soundtrack)
- ?Kaala Sona (soundtrack)
- ?Madhosh (soundtrack)
- ?Manzil (soundtrack)
- ?Phir Kab Milogi (soundtrack)
- ?Ratnadeep (soundtrack)
In School of Rock
The chapters, maps and magazine stories of School of Rock are currently available in Dutch only.
- Film Music MapNL Map
- The Dream Factory: Film Reel 6NL Reader
See also
Categories: ArtistsBollywood pop and disco (R.D. Burman era)