New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Celebrated composer R D Burman revolutionised the Indian music industry with his compositions through different decades.
As fans celebrate his 86th birth anniversary on Friday, here is a look at some of his biggest hits: 鈥淥 Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan鈥: The song from the 1966 film 鈥淭eesri Manzil鈥 was picturised on Shammi Kapoor and Helen and established R D Burman as the rightful successor to his equally famous music composer father, S D Burman.
鈥淢ere Samne wali khidki鈥: This romantic solo by Kishore Kumar is picturised on Sunil Dutt and Saira Banu in the 1968 film 鈥淧adosan鈥 that also featured other hits by Burman.
鈥淐hala Jaata Hoon鈥: This song is from Rajesh Khanna and Tanuja-starrer 1972 film 鈥淢ere Jeevan Saathi鈥. It is sung by Kishore Kumar.
鈥淒ekha Na Haye Re鈥: Another hit from 1972, this song features Amitabh Bachchan and Aruna Irani in 鈥淏ombay to Goa鈥.
鈥淐hura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko鈥: In 1973, Burman gave his fans another blockbuster hit in the form of 鈥淐hura Liya Hai Tumne鈥, a popular duet by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi from the film 鈥淵aadon Ki Baarat鈥.
鈥淒um Maaro Dum鈥: This song from Dev Anand and Zeenat Aman-starrer 鈥淗are Rama Hare Krishna鈥 became an instant classic when the film released in 1971. The song epitomises the peak of the hippy culture that was the centre of the story.
鈥淢ehbooba Mehbooba鈥: This popular song from 鈥淪holay鈥 was sung by Burman and remains one of the most requested number in parties even today.
Aap Ki Aankhon Mein: A romantic duet between Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar was picturised on Vinod Mehra and Rekha in the 1978 movie 鈥淕har鈥.
鈥淢era Kuchh Saman鈥: Written by Gulzar for his 1987 film 鈥淚jaazat鈥 is counted among one of the best songs from Asha Bhosle鈥檚 career. The soft composition by Burman let鈥檚 Bhosle鈥檚 voice soar.
鈥淓k Ladki Ko Dekha To鈥: It鈥檚 a popular romantic song picturised on Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala from the 1994 movie 鈥1942: A Love Story鈥. Sadly, Burman did not live to see its success. PTI MAH BK ATR BK BK