R.D. Burman: The Prince of Music

DETAILS : 

• Author : Khagesh Dev Burman
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rupa publications India
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 25 July 2015
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8129124289
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8129124289
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 700 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

R.D. Burman: The Prince of Music is an intimate and comprehensive biography of one of India’s greatest musical geniuses, Rahul Dev Burman (affectionately known as Pancham Da). Written by a close relative, Khagesh Dev Burman, the book provides a unique "insider" perspective that goes beyond the glitz of Bollywood. It meticulously traces RD's life from his childhood in Tripura and his complex relationship with his legendary father, S.D. Burman, to his meteoric rise as a trendsetter who revolutionized Indian film music with Western influences, jazz, and electronic sounds. The biography doesn't shy away from the darker periods of his life—his professional slump in the 1980s, his personal struggles, and his triumphant comeback with 1942: A Love Story. It is a soulful tribute to a man who lived and breathed melody.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Khagesh Dev Burman is an author and researcher who shares the royal lineage of the Tripura family with R.D. Burman. His familial connection granted him access to personal anecdotes, family records, and private memories that are often unavailable to mainstream biographers. Khagesh is a specialist in the cultural history of the Burman family and has written extensively on both S.D. Burman and R.D. Burman. His writing is characterized by a blend of deep emotional resonance and historical accuracy, aiming to preserve the authentic legacy of the Burmans. Through his work, he has helped document the transition of Indian music from classical traditionalism to the experimental modernism spearheaded by his kin.