Stalwart playback singer Shaan honored legendary composer R.D. Burman on his 87th birth anniversary by singing ‘Rimjhim Gire Saawan’. Shaan shared a video on social media, singing the iconic melody in a casual setting at his home during the monsoon. The song ‘Rimjhim Gire Saawan’ is from the 1979 film ‘Manzil’, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Moushumi Chatterjee.
The timeless classic was composed by R.D. Burman and is considered one of Hindi cinema’s finest monsoon melodies. Known as ‘Pancham Da’, R.D. Burman revolutionized Hindi film music by blending Indian melodies with Western influences like jazz and rock. Throughout his career, he composed music for over 300 films, delivering hits like ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne’ and ‘Tere Bina Zindagi Se’.
R.D. Burman, son of legendary composer Sachin Dev Burman, was married to playback singer Asha Bhosle. He passed away on January 4, 1994, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable music.
