Early Life and Background
- Full Name: Sachin Dev Burman
- Birth Date: October 1, 1906
- Birth Place: Comilla, Tripura (now in Bangladesh)
- Nationality: Indian
- Father: Nabadwipchandra Dev Burman (Tripura royal family)
- Mother: Rajkumari Nirmala Devi
- Education: Comilla Victoria College, University of Calcutta
S. D. Burman was born into the royal family of Tripura but chose to pursue a career in music. He was deeply influenced by Bengali folk and classical music, which became the foundation of his unique style.
Musical Career
Early Musical Journey (1930s – 1940s)
- Started as a singer-composer in Bengal with hits in Bengali music.
- First major success in Bengali film Rajgee (1937).
- Moved to Mumbai in the early 1940s to enter Bollywood.
Bollywood Breakthrough (1946 – 1950s)
- First Bollywood film as a composer: Shikari (1946).
- Gained fame with Do Bhai (1947) – Song Mera Sundar Sapna Beet Gaya became a hit.
- Established himself with Baazi (1951), working with Guru Dutt.
- Continued success with Devdas (1955), House No. 44 (1955), and Pyaasa (1957).
Golden Era (1950s – 1970s)
S. D. Burman became one of Bollywood’s most legendary music directors, working with top filmmakers like Guru Dutt, Bimal Roy, and Dev Anand.
Awards and Recognitions
National Film Award – Best Music Direction for Aradhana (1970)
Filmfare Award – Best Music Director for Abhimaan (1973) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1958) – Contribution to Indian music
Padma Shri Award (1969) – One of India’s highest civilian honors
Personal Life
- Spouse: Meera Dev Burman (Lyricist and singer)
- Son: R. D. Burman (Famous Bollywood composer)
- Passed away on October 31, 1975, leaving behind an immortal musical legacy.
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