A man died on this day, nineteen years back. I sometimes feel India wouldn't have dance parties or maybe even FM radio stations if not for Sachin Dev Burman's son. To remember Boss on his death anniversary, I thought I will list down thirteen of my favourites. How did I arrive/stop at thirteen? It is 2013, silly. And I cut off my fingers after thirteen. How else?
No explanations. No reasons. In no particular order. Here are my favourites from Rahul Dev Burman. Enjoy!
Aap ki aankhon mein - Ghar
Quite tragically, this song is from a movie about a woman who was raped on her way back from a movie. And her eyes held fragrant mysteries.
Aanewala pal - Golmaal
A fleeting moment is about to leave and it is up to us to create a memory out of it, before it is gone forever.
Aao twist karein - Bhoot Bangla
The classical wizardry of Manna Dey was given a 'twist' by Sachin-karta's 'modern' son. And there was no looking back.
Deewana mujhsa nahin - Teesri Manzil
Teesri Manzil is a perfect album. And in between the jazz and rock'n'roll, there was this dulcet, romantic number. Dreamy.
Ek ladki ko dekha - 1942 A Love Story
A beautiful girl was described in twenty-one lines. Actually, the girl wasn't described. Her lover's feelings were. And we all fell in love with him, all over again.
Humne tumko dekha - Khel Khel Mein
Sometimes I think if there has to be a face of RD's music, it is Rishi Kapoor.
Kya hua tera vaada - Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
I wish marketers understand that 'youth' is not always happy. Sometimes, the young are sad. And sometimes, even a middle-aged Mohd Rafi can be the voice of the young.
Mera kuch saamaan - Ijaazat
One hundred and sixteen moonlit nights. Some false promises. The scent of wet henna. One genius composer. Please return them to me.
Pyar humein kis mod pe - Satte Pe Satta
There comes a time in every (male) college hostel when a newcomer feels unbearably lonely and homesick. Only five words can bring him back from the brink - "Chalo, ladkiyonko leke aate hain!"
Pyar karne waale - Shaan
Doston, zindagi haseen hai. Lekin sirf unke liye jinho ne pyaar kiya hain. Kyunki pyaar karne waale jaante hain aan baan aur shaan se jeena kisse kehte hain...
Masterji ki aa gayi chitthi - Kitaab
I know of no other lyricist who can weave words like VIP underwear baniyan and kachhua chhaap agarbatti in a film song. I know of no other composer who can use a school desk as the main (only?) musical instrument in a film song.
Tere bina zindagi se - Aandhi
Even without you, I have no complaints about life. But without you, can you call it a life. Sentimental fans can say these words truthfully about RD.
Tujhse naraaz nahin - Masoom
I am not angry with you, Life, merely baffled. Why did you let RD go when he was only 54?
No explanations. No reasons. In no particular order. Here are my favourites from Rahul Dev Burman. Enjoy!
Quite tragically, this song is from a movie about a woman who was raped on her way back from a movie. And her eyes held fragrant mysteries.
Aanewala pal - Golmaal
A fleeting moment is about to leave and it is up to us to create a memory out of it, before it is gone forever.
The classical wizardry of Manna Dey was given a 'twist' by Sachin-karta's 'modern' son. And there was no looking back.
Teesri Manzil is a perfect album. And in between the jazz and rock'n'roll, there was this dulcet, romantic number. Dreamy.
A beautiful girl was described in twenty-one lines. Actually, the girl wasn't described. Her lover's feelings were. And we all fell in love with him, all over again.
Sometimes I think if there has to be a face of RD's music, it is Rishi Kapoor.
I wish marketers understand that 'youth' is not always happy. Sometimes, the young are sad. And sometimes, even a middle-aged Mohd Rafi can be the voice of the young.
One hundred and sixteen moonlit nights. Some false promises. The scent of wet henna. One genius composer. Please return them to me.
There comes a time in every (male) college hostel when a newcomer feels unbearably lonely and homesick. Only five words can bring him back from the brink - "Chalo, ladkiyonko leke aate hain!"
Doston, zindagi haseen hai. Lekin sirf unke liye jinho ne pyaar kiya hain. Kyunki pyaar karne waale jaante hain aan baan aur shaan se jeena kisse kehte hain...
I know of no other lyricist who can weave words like VIP underwear baniyan and kachhua chhaap agarbatti in a film song. I know of no other composer who can use a school desk as the main (only?) musical instrument in a film song.
Even without you, I have no complaints about life. But without you, can you call it a life. Sentimental fans can say these words truthfully about RD.
I am not angry with you, Life, merely baffled. Why did you let RD go when he was only 54?
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