by Major Events Of Burman Family’s Life
- 1906: Sachin Dev Burman, popularly known as S.D. Burman, was born in Comilla, Bengal (now in Bangladesh). He later moved to Kolkata (then Calcutta) to pursue a music career.
- 1934: S.D. Burman made his debut as a music composer in the film “Rajgee” and went on to compose music for several films in Bengali and Hindi.
- 1946: S.D. Burman married Meera Dev Burman, with whom he had a son, Rahul Dev Burman.
- 1951: S.D. Burman composed the music for the film “Do Bigha Zamin,” which won the Best Film award at the Cannes Film Festival.
- 1958: S.D. Burman composed the music for the film “Pyaasa,” which is now considered a classic of Indian cinema. The film’s music was a huge success and helped establish S.D. Burman is a leading composer in Hindi cinema.
- 1971: R.D. Burman made his debut as a music composer in the film “Chhote Nawab” and went on to compose music for several films in Hindi and other Indian languages.
- 1979: R.D. Burman married Asha Bhosle, one of the most famous playback singers in India. The two collaborated on several successful music albums and film songs.
- 1987: S.D. Burman passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy of music that continues to inspire generations of musicians.
- 1994: R.D. Burman passed away, leaving behind a vast body of work that is still cherished by music lovers in India and around the world.
- 2005: Hridaynath Mangeshkar, S.D. Burman’s younger brother and a renowned music composer, were awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award.
- 2011: Ramesh Sippy, a cousin of R.D. Burman and a well-known film director was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award.
- 2014: Asha Bhosle was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Global Indian Music Awards for her contributions to Indian music.
The Burman family is a well-known family in India, particularly in the field of music and cinema. The family has produced several famous musicians, composers, and filmmakers over the years, and their contributions to the Indian entertainment industry are unparalleled.
The Burman family’s contributions to Indian music and cinema span several decades and continue to inspire and influence musicians and filmmakers in India and around the world.
