R. D. Burman, and also known as Pancham da was born on (June 27, 1939–January 4, 1994) was one of the great music composers of Bollywood. Commonly R.D. Burman is known as Pancham among his fans. He was the only son of singer and music composer Sachin Dev Burman and Meera, and the second husband of playback singer Asha Bhosle. He is credited with revolutionizing the music in Hindi films, and his style and techniques continue to be followed by the composers of today.

Some of R D Burman's successful movie albums were:

• 1942: A Love Story (1994)
• Ijaazat (1987)
• Saagar (1985)
• Sitamgar (1985)
• Betaab (1983)
• Love Story (1981)
• Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977)
• Khushboo (1975)
• Aandhi (1975)
• Sholay (1975)
• Aap Ki Kasam (1974)
• Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
• Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
• Jawani Diwani(1972)
• Parichay (1972)
• Apna Desh (1972)
• Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1972)
• Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972)
• Seeta Aur Geeta(1972)
• Amar Prem(1971)
• Mela(1971)
• Caravan (1971)
• Amar Prem (1971)
• Buddha Mil Gaya (1971)
• Kati Patang (1970)
• Pyaar Ka Mausam (1969)
• Padosan (1968)
• Teesri Manzil (1966)