Born in the princely family of Tripura and father of R D Burman, Sachin Dev Burman underwent classical music training from his father and later from other Ustads of that time and this classical training gave him a firm rooting for the music that he was to compose later in life. After his father's death Sachin left home, travelled for years in the forests of Assam and Tripura from where he gained his formidable knowledge and rich repertoire of the rich folk of that region and Bengal.

So his music had a strong foundation of folk and classical and was known to innovate by mixing them with Western arrangements. Dada received the prestigious Sangeet Natak Academy Award and the Padmashree for his contribution to music.

Guide is widely considered to be one of the masterpieces of the Indian film industry. The movie proved memorable for its award-winning performances by the lead actors and memorable music by S. D. Burman. Time Magazine listed it at Number Four on its list of Best Bollywood Classics. Yes, this one is an all time classic and no bollywood film music collection is complete without this album. It has Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna by Lata Mangeshkar, Din Dhal Jaaye by Mohammed Rafi, Gaata Rahe Mera Dil by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya by Mohammed Rafi, Piya Tose Naina Laage Re by Lata Mangeshkar, Tere Mere Sapne by Mohammed Rafi and Wahan Kaun Hai Tera by Sachin Dev Burman and when you have such masterpieces you undergo such a spell that leaves a life long impression in your heart and mind. Such soundtracks come once in a blue moon and we are lucky to have had geniuses like Sahin Da in Bollywood music.

Other remarkable soundtracks of Sachin Da are: ‘Tere Ghar Ke Samne’, ‘Bandini’, ‘Jewel Thief’, ‘Talash’, ‘Aradhana’, ‘Prem Pujari’, ‘Sharmilee’, ‘Gambler’, ‘Tere Mere Sapne’ and ‘Abhiman’.

Released in 1965

Reviewed by Pilak Bhatt

Pilak Bhatt is a 54 year old Mumbai resident who is still keeping the turntable spinning. Bhatt is one of many avid LP record collectors in the country and also around the world who has a passion for music and collecting LP records. Bhatt has a collection of almost 1 lac LP records. He buys and sells LPs, advises on turntables and has his own Music Circle shop at Kandivili, Mumbai that stocks loads of LPs.  He can be contacted on 9820365979.