Lata Mangeshkar pays tribute to R D Burman on birth anniversary

Playback legend Lata Mangeshkar has shared an emotional post on social media, remembering her late brother-in-law Rahul Dev Burman on his 81st birth anniversary.

Mumbai: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on Saturday paid tribute to the late music maestro R D Burman on his birth anniversary.

Rahul Dev Burman was an exceptional composer who dots the era of early 70s and 80s with his great melodies.

Taking to Twitter, the evergreen singer recalled the bond she shared with the late composer, who left a rich legacy behind in the music industry.

The Lag Jaa Gale singer, in her tweets, noted about the love Burman had for his father - Sachin Dev Burman, who is also yet another legendary music director.

Talking about their bond, the 90-year-old singer explained that Burman used to share his happiness and sorrow with her.

She wrote: "Namaskar. Apne pyare sangeet se aur acche swabhaav se sab ka dil jitnewale RD Burman, yaane Pancham, ki aaj jayanti hai. Pancham apne pitaji se bahut pyar karta tha. Pancham ka aur mera rishta bahut anokha tha, woh jab bhi khush hota ya dukhi hota, toh apni mann ki baatein mujhe bataaya karta. (Today is the birth anniversary of RD Burman, aka Pancham, who won everyone's hearts with his lovely music and good behaviour. Pancham used to love his father a lot. Pancham and I shared a unique bond, whenever he was happy or upset, he would open up to me.)"

"Pancham ki yaad mujhe hamesha aati hai. Pancham aur uska sangeet hamesha sunnewalon ke dilon par raaj karta rahega aisa mera vishwas hai. (I think of him till now. I believe, Pancham and his music will continue to rule the hearts of music enthusiasts forever)," added Mangeshkar further.

Bahon Mein Chale Aao, Jaane Kya Baat, Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na, to name a few, are some of the ever-hit classic songs given by the iconic singer under the unfettered musicianship of R D Burman.

RD Burman, popularly known as Pancham, was married to Mangeshar's sister Asha Bhosle.

On Friday, Asha Bhosle had tweeted announcing that she would be talking about her late husband on her YouTube channel as part of the series Moments in Time where she will be sharing more stories from her life every week.

"27th June is Panchams (Shri Rahul Dev Burman) 81st Birth Anniversary and in his memory and as a tribute to his musical genius, I shall speak about one of his most iconic songs that has made him eternal," read her tweet.