OCTOBER 2004

LataSDB Book Extract - "Lata was always my first serve"  
In the following months we will extract select episodes from Raju Bharatan's biography on Lata Mangeshkar. Bharatan's biography presents a close-up of Burmanda's working style and personality and helps us get a closer look at the unique person behind this great composer. The episode this month deals with the (in)famous Lata-SDB split and their subsequent patch up a couple of years later with Bandini ...

 

AUGUST 2003

Rendezvous - The Day I Met SD Burman   -     (by Pradeep Singhi)

It was back in the early 70s when a young Pradeep Singhi attended the Golden Jubilee function of Amar Prem. This turned out to be an evening he would cherish for a long time to come. At this memorable event he got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a precious half hour with the legendary SD Burman. Mr Singhi opens his vault of memories and takes us back to that unforgettable meeting.

FEBRUARY 2003

Sachinda and Suraiya - Yeh kisne jaadu daala -     (by Ritu Chandra)

On 31st January 2004, one of the greatest singing stars of all times, Suraiya Jamal Shiekh or known simply as Suraiya passed into the ages. As a tribute to Suraiya, we explore this honey-voiced singer’s short but memorable association with Sachin Dev Burman .

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NOVEMBER 2003

Musical Musings - The Sachin Dev-Manna Saga  -     (by HQ Chowdhury)

Manna Dey is one of the singers who had a long and consistent association with Sachin Dev Burman. Starting with his salad days as Dada's assistant in Mashaal in the 40s right upto to Us Paar in the 70s, Manna Da was a regular in SD Burman's music room. HQ Chowdhury meets the legendary Manna Dey to reminisce over his days with the maestro.