Composer S.D. Burman started his career with Bengali films and gravitated towards the Hindi film industry. He established himself as an innovative talent with a skill for enhancing visual imagery with his sound. His associations with superstar Dev Anand and celebrated directors Guru Dutt and Bimal Roy were truly memorable. S.D. Burman’s songs appealed to discerning listeners and the mass audience alike, as his hummable melodies were rooted in Indian folk and light classical music. He made an effortless transition to a more modern sound, and you can discover his range with this classic playlist.