Pancham undoubtedly one of the greatest Music director Bollywood ever had, but unfortunately his music and his talent was never recognized during his life. Just imagine, he composed music for about 292 Hindi movies, and won just 3 Filmfare awards, the last one was given to him after his Death (for the movie 1942, A Love Story). During his last days Pancham had financial difficulties, his last days were not pleasent, many films flopped at the Box Office, Subhash Ghai promised him Ram Lakhan , but gave it to Laxmikant Pyarelal, this incident had a deep impact on him.
Pancham is remebered for his versatile music, he is the one who composed songs like Dhanno ki aankhon main (Kitab), Mehbooba Mehbooba (Sholay), Piya tu ab to aaja (Caravan) and on the other hand slow numbers like tum aa gaye ho (Aandhi), Chingari Koi Bhadke (Amar Prem), Mera Kuchh Samaan (Ijaazat).
Pancham did some experiments in songs as well, like spoon against a glass (Chura liya hai from Yaadon Ki baraat), desks (Masterji ki aa gayee chitthee from Kitaab) a bamboo whistle with a balloon (Abdullah) and bottles filled with water at different levels (O maajhi re from Khushboo).
However some of his songs are "inspired" from foreign music as well (Mil gaya, humko saathi mil gaya is inspired from Mama Mia by ABBA). But still since I am a RD die hard fan, I would ignore those allegations and keep listening to both the versions seperately ;-P
It is his birthday today, wanted to remember him, his great music so here I give my favorite RD Burman Numbers:
1) Khamosh sa Afsana - Libaas
2) Aaj kal paaon zameen par - Ghar
3) Sagar Jaisi Aankhon waali - Sagar
4) Huzoor is Kadar na - Masoom
5) Tere Liye Palkon ki Jhalar - Harjaee
6) Mera Kuchh Samaan - Ijazat
6) Katra Katra - Ijaazat
7) Dhanno ki aankhon main - Kitaab
8) Sholay Theme
9) O maajhi re - Khusboo
10) Kuchh na Kaho - 1942 a Love Story
11) Pyar ke Mod Par - Parinda
12) Tumse Milke - Parinda
13) Aap ke kamre main koi rehta hai - Yadon ki Baraat
14) Khaali haanth shaam aayi hai - Ijaazat
15) Do Naina aur ek kahani - Masoom
16) Dil Dhoondta hai fir wahi fursat ke raat din - Mausam
17) Jawani Diwani - Jawani Diwani
18) Hoga tumse Pyara kaun - Zamane ko Dikhana hai
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Happy Birthday Pancham
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Pancham da rockz! his music created years back still touches the soul. my fav being 1942 a love story :) If you are also a pancham da fan then Sign up on Planet Radio City to get all the latest info about ur fav music and singer/composer. Also get lyrics and meet others who like your kinda music.
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