Rahul Dev Burman, also known as, R. D. Burman, Pancham and Pancham da, (June 27, 1939 - January 4, 1994) was a Bollywood music composer. He was the son of singer and music composer Sachin Dev Burman, 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. Despite being charged with inspirations & lifting tunes it is true that he gave the numbers which are much more superior then originals.