New Delhi: Do you still groove on ‘Rim Jhim Gire Sawan’ when monsoon hits your place or on days when you feel like dancing in the rain? Or have you also hummed along to ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha’ you felt love at first sight for someone? If yes, we have curated a list of soulful melodies by RD Burman to pay tribute to the renowned Indian singer and music director on his 86th birth anniversary.
RD Burman is also known as Pancham Da and has given some of the most evergreen Bollywood songs, which are loved by every generation.
Top 5 evergreen melodies of R.D. Burman
Before moving on to the singer’s evergreen melodies and reviving his musical journey, let us tell you some interesting facts about the singer that will amaze you. The Maverick singer sang his first song at the age of nine for the film Fantoosh. So let’s dive into the musical genius’s best songs.
1.Aane Wala Pal Jane Wala Hai (1978)
The song ‘Aane Wala Pal Jane Wala Hai‘ has been composed by RD Burman, and the lyrics are given by Gulzaar, whereas the song is sung by another music legend, Kishor Kumar. This song is from the movie Naseeb, and it resonates with the audience. The lyrics of the song convey the message that time is precious and passes too fast, whether it’s good moments of life or the bad ones, so it’s better to live in the present and enjoy every moment of life.
2. Aaja Piya Tohe Pyaar Du (1967)
This iconic song is still loved by millions, and it’s still trending on modern-day reels. In the fast-paced world, when everything is moving too fast, this song gives a sense of stillness and love beyond words. The lyrics of this song are given by Majrooh Sultanpuri, and the song is sung by Lata Mangeshkar. The music is compose by the legend RD Burman. The song is from the movie Baaharon ke Sapne.
3. Musafir Hoon Yaaron (1972)
This song has a different level of fan base. This melodious song is sung by Kishor Kumar, the music is composed by RD Burman, and the lyricist is Gulzaar. The song is from the movie Parichay. The song is about a traveller who is in search of oneself.
4. Rim Jhim Gire Sawan (1979)
This song is from the film Manzil. The song is sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishor Kumar. The music is given by RD Burman and the lyrics are written by Yogesh. The songs represent the beauty of rain and love. This song is still one of the most loved songs to date.
5. O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan (1966)
This song is from the movie Teesri Manzil. The song is directed by Vijay Anand and produced by Nasir Hussain. It is sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle, and the music is composed by RD Burman. This song is in the evergreen playlist of almost every generation, whether it’s Millennials or Gen Z.
So, this is our curated list of the melodious songs composed by the legend RD Burman, but his evergreen list doesn’t stop here. His other best songs to date include ‘Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na’, ‘Mere Naina Sawan Bhado’, ‘O Mere Dil Ke Chain’ among others. RD Burman’s song is still everyone’s favourite despite the change in taste and transformation of music in today’s world. Jazz, pop, and rap music have not even been able to replace the songs produced by the legend.