July 3, 2004

COMMEMORATION

Late Indian film music composer R.D. Burman honoured by the Pancham UAE Group in Dubai.

On the occasion of the late Indian composer R.D. Burman's 65th burthday, Vanilla Music released a special album of his songs, titled Never Before - Lata-Rafi with Pancham.

This album features Pancham's popular duets sung by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mageshkar, from films as Chhote Nawab, Waris, Mela and Caravan. The songs were compiled by Dr. Mandar V. Bichu. A special function was held in Four Points by Sheraton bur Dubai on the day to commemorate the occasion by Pancham UAE Group -- a group of R.D. Burman aficionados.