
Asha Bhosle Marks RD Burman's 85th Birth Anniversary, Pays Special Tribute To His Harmonium
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Asha Bhosle celebrated her late husband, music composer RD Burman's 85th birth anniversary by paying tribute to his harmonium and awards.
Singing maestro Asha Bhosle is celebrating her husband, late music composer Rahul Dev Burman, on his 85th birth anniversary today, June 27. She remembered him on the day by paying special respect to his most cherished possession, his harmonium, along with the many awards and medals proudly displayed around his photo.
Asha Bhosle, in a beautiful pastel saree and her signature pearl necklace, paid tribute to her husband by garlanding his photo. For the unversed, the legendary singer-music composer duo not only produced chartbuster tunes together, but were also married to each other. Here is the video:
Asha Bhosle also recalled her fond memories of working with RD Burman. She told IANS, 'I never had any difficulty tuning with him. I never faced any trouble during recordings. I used to sing his songs very easily, but those who come now will find it difficult. They won't be able to sing the songs that I have sung." Take a look:
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Singer Asha Bhosle, on the birth anniversary of R.D. Burman, says, 'I never had any difficulty tuning with him. I never faced any trouble during recordings. I used to sing his songs very easily, but those who come now will find it difficult. They won't be… pic.twitter.com/8TUuVkE5u5 — IANS (@ians_india) June 27, 2025
Bhosle and Burman got married 1980. By the late 1980s, they had separated due to the latter's lifestyle, but their admiration for each other remained, and they continued to meet frequently. Burman passed away in 1994.
About RD Burman's legacy
Rahul Dev Burman, affectionately known as RD Burman or Pancham Da, was one of India's most iconic and influential music composers. Renowned for his innovative soundscapes and genre-blending compositions, he transformed Bollywood music from the 1960s to the 1980s. Burman introduced Western instruments and electronic sounds into Indian cinema while maintaining a strong foundation in melody and emotion.
Some of his most enduring songs include Tere Bina Zindagi Se (Aandhi), Dum Maro Dum (Hare Rama Hare Krishna), Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko (Yaadon Ki Baaraat), Piya Tu Ab To Aaja (Caravan), and Mehbooba Mehbooba (Sholay). His collaborations with singers like Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle created musical magic that remains unparalleled.
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