On RD Burman's death anniversary, here are 7 lesser known facts about the legendary music composer
R.D Burman is often credited with popularising the use of mouth organ in the Indian film industry with tracks such as O Mere Sona Re from Teesri Manzil.
Burman also recorded a Latin-American-Indian rock-jazz album called Pantera in the United States in 1984.
R.D. Burman was just 9 when he composed his first song for film Funtoosh in 1956.
With Mehmood’s Bhoot Bangla, RD Burman made his first onscreen appearance.
In the song 'O Manjhi Re' from the movie Khushboo (1975), he used soda bottles with water filled at different levels.
RD Burman won his first Filmfare award for Sanam Teri Kasam after losing 11 times before.
Songs such as "Mera naam Shabbo", "Kanchi re kacnhi re" had come to R.D. Burman in his sleep.