Sachin Dev Burman was born in a Royal family of Tripura on 1st October in 1906
Facts and Figures
- His wife Meera Dev Burman and son Rahul Dev Burman were also accomplished figures in the field of music
- His first few recordings in Bangla film in 1933 were all replaced by Pahadi Sanyal (Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana is picturised on this gentleman)
- He is one of the most prominent composer of Hindi Cinema at par with equally popular Anil Biswas and Naushad Ali
- He did record quite a few songs in his own unique voice for Hindi Cinema .. most among top music composers after Hemant Kumar
- Lata Mangeshkar Kishore Kumar Geeta Dutt and Mohammed Rafi were foursome who took his music to great heights of popularity
- Manna Dey, Asha Bhosle, Hemant Kumar, Mukesh, Shamshad Begum and Suman Kalyanpur also contributed to his large bouquet of exceptional Hindi film songs
Sachin Dev Burman in His Own Voice
Burman Da established himself as one of the premier Music Directors when Anil Biswas, Naushad Ali and Pankaj Mullick were big names in film industry. He was one of the greatest pioneers of Rabindra sangeet .. He also gave a a lot of importance to popular folk music in the country..
Burman Da worked with all the top playback singers of his time but he loved Kishore Kumar the most and Lata Mangeshkar almost as much . besides Geeta Dutt Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi were highly successful playback singers under his baton .. Manna Dey, Talat Mahmood, Hemant Kumar, Shamshad Begum and Mukesh also gave some of their most loved songs with him.
Besides his larger than life role as a Music composer Burman Da recorded a few milestone songs in his high unique pitch voice too. These songs were often used as background rather than being picturised on a hero .. Lata Mangeshkar had once remarked that it was not possible for her or others to sing along with him due to his unique high pitch .. She has given a score of big hits with Dada ..
SD Burman started his career with Bengali cinema after initial stint with Bengali plays. His first Bangla film was Rajgee in 1937 . He came to Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1944. Earlier He first sang songs in 1933 film Yahudi Ki Ladki but these were later re-recorded with Pahari Sanyal. Later he sang in 1935 Sanjher Pidim .
Burman Da is also the father of Rahul Dev Burman who himself has been loved by millions of Indians for his absolute gem compositions .. int seems Burman Da had once asked his wife .. Has Pancham overtaken him in popularity..
Top Solo Songs performed by Sachin Dev Burman
It is on record that Dada recorded 14 Hindi film songs and 13 Bengali film songs
- Sun Mere Bandhu Re – Sujata 1959
- O Re Manjhi – Bandini -1963
- Wahan Kaun Hai Tera Musafir – Guide 1965
- Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana – Aradhana 1969
- Meri Duniya hai Maa – Talash – 1959
- Doli Mein Bithai Ke Kahar – Amar Prem – 1972
- Prem Ke Pujari Hum Hain – Prem Pujari – 1970
- Allah Megh De Paani De – Guide -1965
- Piya Tune Kya Kiya – Zindagi Zindagi
- Ummeed Bhara Panchhi – Aath Din – 1946
Bold implies most popular films either Fimfare award (or BFJA) winner or nominated
- Do Bhai – 1947
- Shabnam – 1949
- Baazi – 1951
- Jaal – 1952
- Taxi Driver -1954
- Devdas -1955
- Munimji -1955
- House No. 44 – 1955
- Pyaasa – 1957
- Chalti Ka Naam Gadi – 1958
- Kala Pani – 1958
- Solvaa saal – 1958
- Kagaz Ke Phool -1959
- Sujata – 1959
- Bambai Ka Babu – 1960
- Tere Ghar Ke Samne – 1963
- Meri Surat Teri Ankhen – 1963
- Teen Deviyan – 1965
- Guide 1965
- Jewel Thief -1967
- Aradhana – 1969
- Ishq Par Zor Nahin – 1970
- Gambler -1971
- Sharmilee – 1971
- Tere Mere Sapne – 1971
- Abhimaan – 1973
- Prem Nagar – 1974
- Mili – 1975
- Poocho Na Kaise Maine – Meri Soorat Teri Ankhen – 1963
- Tere Naina Talash Karen – Talash – 1969
- Ye Raat Ye Chandni Phir Kahan – 1952
- Teri Duniya Mein Jeene Se – House No. 44 – 1955
- Jane Wo Kaise Log The – Pyaasa – 1957
- Hai Apna Dil To Awara – Solvaa Saal -1958
- Jalte Hain Jiske Liye – Sujata – 1959
- Jayen To Jayen Kahan – Taxi Driver – 1954
- Kali Ghata Chhaya – Sujata -1959
- Ab Ke Baras Bhej Bhaiya Ko Babul – Bandini – 1963
- Raat Akeli Hai – Jewel Thief – 1967
- Chal Ri Sajni Ab Kya – Bambai Ka Babu – 1960
- O Jane Wale Ho Sake To – Bandini – 1963
Teri Duniya Mein Jeene Se – House No. 44 – 1955
Solo Songs Featuring Kishore Kumar
- Dukhi Man Mere Sun Mera
- Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si
- Jeevan Ke Safari Mein Rahi
- Phoolon Ke Rang Se
- Dil Aaj Shayar hai
- Choodi Nahi Ye Mera Dil Hai
- Khilte Hain Gul Yahan
- Kaise Kahen Hum Pyar Mein Humne
- Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat
Solo Songs Featuring Lata Mangeshkar
- Megha Chhaye Aadhi Raat
- Thandi Hawayen Lahra Ke Aayen
- Piya Bina Piya Bina
- Tum Na Jane Kis Jahan Mein
- Raat Ka Shama – Ziddi – 1964
- Honthon Mein Aisi Baat
- Kanto Se Kheench Ke
- Ab Ke Sajan Sawan Mein
- Rangeela re Tere Rang Mein
- Rula Ke Gaya Sapna
Solo Songs Featuring Geeta Dutt
- Mera Sundar Sapna Beet Gaya
- Jane Kya Tune Kahi
- Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam
- Tadbeer Se Bigdi Hui
- Aaj Sajan Mohe Ang Laga Lo
- Nanhi Kali Sone Chali
- Yaad Karoge Yaad Karoge
Solo Songs Featuring Mohammed Rafi
- Tere Mere Sapne Ab ek
- Khoya Khoya Chand
- Ye Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaye to Kya
- Aise To na Delhi
- Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya
- Mera Man Tera Pyasa
- Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par
More Duet Songs of SD Burman (Covered in Album )
- Kismat Mein Bichadna Thaa – Shabnam -1949
- Tu Mahal Mein Rahne Wali – Shabnam – 1949
- Ye Kisne Geet Chheda – Meri Soorat teri Ankhen – 1963
- Asmaan ke Neeche – Jewl Thief -1967
- Bagon Mein Kaise ye – Chupke Chupke – 1975
- Palkon Ke Peechhe Se – Talash – 1969
- Aaj Ko Junli Raat Maa
- Majrooh Sultanpuri
- Sahir Ludhianvi
- Neeraj
- Rajendra Krishan
- Shakeel Badayuni
- Kaifi Azmi
- Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
- Anand Bakshi
- Yogesh Gaur