Pooja songs



For the Bengali, the Durga Puja is cause for wild festivities and extravagant indulgences, a time of the year which could compare with the Diwali of the Non-Bengalis.

Tradition has it that Artistes and Musicians release their albums & singles just before the Pujas, to add to the gaiety of the festival and also to cash in, no pun intended, on the extravagance of the splurging Bengalis.

When Rahul Dev Burman made an appearance on the scene, the music world was already saturated for the discerning listener. Salil Chowdhury, Hemanta Mukherjee, Shyamal Mitra and many others ruled the Bengali heart.

Slowly and steadily, Rahul Dev Burman made his presence felt – first with Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar (and Amit Kumar) and then with Asha Bhonsle. His partnership with Asha Bhonsle rivaled the legendary Salil Chowdhury-Lata Mangeshkar partnership, and between the four of them, produced much of the best  music of modern Bengal.

An out-of-work (by his standards) and disillusioned Rahul Dev Burman returned to the Bangla Puja scene after a gap of almost three years with two albums with Usha Uthup and Indrani Sen in 1993. They were to be his last.

Note

Most of the earlier songs were released in 78 rpms & 45 rpm EPs – and would be extremely difficult to get. Most of the songs however have found their way into subsequent albums released as Puja Albums during his life-time and posthumously.

I’ve sorted the songs based on singers and the links on the left will take you to their respective songs/albums.

Kishore Kumar

6 songs released on EPs and subsequent compilations.

Track Lyricist
Aakaash Keno Daake Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Baba Khoka Mukul Dutta
Bom Chika Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Chalechhi Eka Mukul Dutta
Ek Din Paakhi Ure Jaabe Mukul Dutta
Shey To Elo Naa Mukul Dutta
Lata Mangeshkar

Lata had a marvelous partnership with Salil Chowdhury, which culminated in some of the finest songs of modern Bengal. With Rahul Dev Burman, she had just two, and both were immensely popular.

Track Lyricist
Aami Boli Tomay Pulak Bandhopadhyay
Aamar Malatilata Pulak Bandhopadhyay

List of 87 songs sung by Asha Bhonle and Rahul Dev Burman (solos and duets) and released as “Puja” songs arranged chronologically.

Song Title Singers Lyrics Year
Ei Edike Esho Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1968
Jaabo Ki Jaabo Naa Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1968
Elo Melo Kathaa Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1969
Jete Dao Amay Dekona Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1969
Mone Pare Ruby Ray Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhowmick 1969
Phire Esho Anuradha Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhowmick 1969
Ele Na Tumi Je Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhowmick 1970
Ke Kaande Kaande Re Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhowmick 1970
Chokhe Chokhe Katha Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1971
Jaanina Kothay Tumi Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhowmick 1971
Pora Bashi Shunle Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1971
Swapno Aamar Hariye Gelchhe Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhowmick 1971
Ekti Katha Aami Je Shudhu Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1972
Hay Go Amaar Mon Maane Naa Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1972
Jaaire Jaire Bela Je Jaaire Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1972
Tomaar Katha Niye Aami Kato Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1972
Chalo Chole Jai Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1973
Deke Deke Kato Rahul Dev Burman Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1973
Ekti Katha Hai Shay To Shunlo Na Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1973
Phule Gandho Nei Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1973
Jete Jete Pathe Holo Deri Rahul Dev Burman Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1974
Mohuaay Jomechhe Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1974
Sondhabelay Tumi Aami Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1974
Tomate Amate Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1974
Kaal Kakhon Aashbey Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1975
Lokkhiti Dohai Tomaar Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1975
Modhumash Jaay Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1975
Na Akhoni Noy Jaabe Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1975
Ektu Aaro Noy Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1976
Katha Diye Ele Naa Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1976
Moyna Bolo Tumi Krishna Raadhe Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1976
Sajani Go Premer Katha Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1976
Bolo Ki Aache Go Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1977
Jhoom Jhoom Jhoom Raat Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1977
Kine De Reshmi Churi Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1977
Shono Mon Boli Tomay Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1977
Darjeeling Jatra Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty (Based on Nursery Rhyme by Late Jogindranath Sarkar) 1978
Dekho Go Enechi Tangail Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1978
Lokshan Hoye Gelo Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1978
Na Na Na Na Parbo Na Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1978
Chaande Jatra Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1979
Chhande Chhande Gane Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1979
Tomar Je Oi Hatero Mala Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1979
Uth Churi Tor Biya Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1979
Aashbo Arek Din Aaj Jai Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1980
Daak Pathaley Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1980
Ki Kore Aashi Tomar Paashe Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1980
Raat Dupure Kothay Jaabe Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1980
Tomar Kaach Theke Paliye Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1980
Chokhe Naame Brishti Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1982
Jaani Jaani Aami Jaani Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1982
Jete Paro Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1982
Maacher Kaata Khopar Kaata Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1982
Aakashe Surjo Aache Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1983
Ekta Deshlai Kathi Jwalao Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1983
Jaake Bhalo Bashi Re Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1983
Ki Jaadu Tomar Chokhe Asha Bhonsle Gauriprasanna Majumdar 1983
Aazharbaijaan Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1985
Bhebhechile Bhule Jaabo Asha Bhonsle Chakravarty 1985
Chaina Ami Reshmi Churi Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1985
Ke Je Aamar Ghum Bhangiye Gelo Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1985
Tumi Jabe Go Chole Jabe Go Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1985
Tumi Kato Je Dure Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1985
Baashi Shune Ki Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1986
Khub Chena Chena Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1986
Kotha Kotha Khujechi Tomay Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1986
Na Dekona Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1986
Nodir Paare Uthche Dhowa Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1986
Phire Elaam Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1986
Rimijhimi Ei Srabone Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1986
Shono Ei To Shomoy Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1986
Aaj Doley Mon Kaar Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1988
Bou Katha Kao Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1988
Durge Durge Durgotinashini Asha Bhonsle and Swapan Chakraborty Swapan Chakraborty 1988
Gun Gun Bhomora Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1988
Jwole Jaaye Jwole Jaaye Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1988
Keu Jaane Na Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1988
Ki Habe Aar Purono Diner Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1988
Thakurjhi Kemon Tomar Bhai Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1988
Aajke Theke Jao Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1990
Bhenge Jay Mon Bhenge Jay Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1990
Chaitali o Chaitali Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1990
Eki BhalobhAsha Bhonsle Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1990
Ga Pa Ga Re Sa Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1990
Jhilmil Jhilmil Taara Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty 1990
Oye Agey Jodi Aami Jaantaam Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1990
Tangra Tobu Kaaton Jay Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty 1990
Amit Kumar

6 songs, released on EPs.

3 of them are available on a compilation album – Amit’s Harano Dinguli released by HMV #FPHV-843543 released in 2000.

Track Lyricist
Ae Paar Bhaange O Paar Gore Swapan Chakravarty
Jeo Na Jeo Na Swapan Chakravarty
Kawto Din Aar Swapan Chakravarty
Path Cheye Boshechilaam Swapan Chakravarty
Praan To Maane Na Swapan Chakravarty
Shono Ruby Shono Swapan Chakravarty
Preme Pore Jai

(Usha Uthup)

Puja 1993

Concord Records

Co-produced by Sagarika Acoustronics

Music Arranged by Manohari Singh

Recording Engineer and Mastering : N.K. Sampath at Madhur Dhwani Studio, Bombay

Audio Cassette :

Concord Records

18 Suren Tagore Road

Calcutta 700019

12-042

(Released in Hindi as ‘Tera Mera Pyar Jawan’, #01-010)

Track Lyricist
Kokatate Bati Nei Sachin Bhaumik
Aami Jani Tumi Aashbe Biswanath Chatterjee
Mano, Mano Na Mukul Dutta
Agami Shishura Sachin Bhaumik
Kachhe Eso Raja Babu Sachin Bhaumik
Preme Pore Jai Sachin Bhaumik
Sukh Nei Go Kapale Sachin Bhaumik
Aami Tumi Dujonate Sachin Bhaumik
Sure Sure Jaal Bona

(Indrani Sen)

Puja 1993

Concord Records

Music Arranged by Amit Banerjee

Recording Engineer : Samir Das

at Audio Center, Calcutta

Audio Cassette :

Concord Records

18 Suren Tagore Road

Calcutta 700019

12-041

Track Lyricist Other Details
Gun Gun Gun Gunjare Shyamal Sengupta
Ae Mor Chalar Pathe Purnendu Ray Hindi : Is Mor Pe Jaate (Aandhi)
Dheere Dheere Din Gona Shyamal Sengupta
Shei To Aache Thikana Sanjay Chakraborty Hindi : Beeti Na Bitai Raina (Parichay)
Phaguner Chhowate Shyamal Sengupta Hindi : Baagon Mein (Shubhkaama)
Ki Chokhe Dekhechhi Tomay Sanjay Chakraborty Hindi : Humen Tumse Pyar Kitna (Kudrat)
Ke Tumi Daakle Aamar Shyamal Sengupta
Smritir Oparey Sanjay Chakraborty Hindi : Saagar Kinare (Saagar)
Rahul Dev Burman’s last puja album in Bangla for HMV was Ga Pa Ga Re Sa in 1990, which sadly didn’t do well enough, even though the songs in that album were magnificent. After a three year gap, Biswanath Chatterjee of Concord Records contacted RD for a puja album with Usha Uthup (Preme Pore Jai).

Indrani had already been remaking RD’s songs in Bangla for her puja albums. Her Puja album of 1991 released by Concord Records had remakes of some RD numbers. Probably her 1993 puja album was planned along the same lines.

With RD joining the concord team for Usha’s album (which had all previously unreleased tunes), it was suggested that he add a few original numbers to the Indrani album as well, so that this album gets released as an original puja album rather than a remake album.

So, while some songs are absolute remakes of old Pancham hits (like Beeti Na Beetai Raina (Parichay), Humen Tumse Pyar Kitna (Kudrat), a few songs are absolutely new.

Following RD’s death in January 1994, this album was re-released – incorporating clips of RD singing some songs in his own way.

Indrani Sen, in her other releases, recorded many RD tunes with the same arranger, Amit Banerjee. The ones I have come across are listed on her page in the ‘Remakes’ section of this site.

Music India Ltd.
1983
EP No. 2067-679

S.P. Balasubramanium has to his credit one song “Paathshaalate Indoor Elo” – which was released by MIL as a “Puja” number in 1983. While that is the factual position, it is really whether this song really deserves a place in the basic bangla songs category of R.D.Burman. The song was originally recorded for and belonged to the Hindi movie Subhkaamna (1983) and is a comedy number, sung partly in Bengali and partly in Hindi. taking advantage of the Bengali content of the song, it was released as an EP as a special “Puja” release.

If this song is included and counted in the basic Bengali songs category (like Nerurkar has done in his book) gives the wrong picture because the song already exists in the Hindi movie catalog of Pancham. The same song is being counted twice.

Hence, I have included the song as a Puja release and it finds a mention in this page of this section, without counting it in the basic Bengali songs list.

This section lists those compilations which have the original RD tracks – not remakes and remixes. Most of them were released after Rahul Dev passed away in 1994. There might be more I am not aware of. The video released by Angel Video is also listed here.

Ekti Sur Duti Gaan Vol. 6 and 7

(Compilation of Songs with the same tune in two languages, Hindi and Bangla)

Released 1997

Audio Cassettes

HMV

Gramaphone Company of India

33 Jessore Road

Calcutta 700028

SPHO-843002 and SPHO-843013

(Other volumes of this HMV series have compilations of Sachin Dev Burman and Salil Chowdhury)

Volume 6

(SPHO-843002)

Bangla Singer and Details Hindi Singer and Details
Ae Ki Holo Kishore Kumar

(Rajkumari)

Yeh Kya Hua Kishore Kumar

(Amar Prem)

Bandho dware Andhokare Kishore Kumar

Asha Bhonsle

(Rajkumari)

Aap Ke Kamre Mein Kishore Kumar

Asha Bhonsle

(Yaadon Ki Baraat)

Aaj Gun Gun Gun Asha Bhonsle

(Rajkumari)

Pyar Diwana Hota Hai Kishore Kumar

(Kati Patang)

Aakash Keno Dakey Kishore Kumar Yeh Shaam Mastani Kishore Kumar

(Kati Patang)

Ek din Pakhi Ure Jabe Kishore Kumar Tum Bin Jaoon Kahan Md. Rafi

(Pyar Ka Mausam)

Jete Dao Amay Asha Bhonsle Jaane Do Mujhe Asha Bhonsle

(Dil Padosi Hai)

Mone Pare Ruby Rai Rahul Dev Burman Meri Bheegi Bheegi Si Kishore Kumar

(Anamika)

Volume 7

(SPHO-843013)

Bangla Singer and Details Hindi Singer and Details
Chalechhi Eka Kishore Kumar Chala Jaata Hun Kishore Kumar

(Mere Jeevan Saathi)

Swapno Aamar Hariye Gelo Rahul Dev Burman Swapna Mera Toot Gaya Asha Bhonsle

(Khel Khel Mein)

Jete Jete Pathe Holo Deri Rahul Dev Burman Tere Bina Zindagi Kishore Kumar

Lata Mangeshkar

(Aandhi)

Deke Deke Kato Rahul Dev Burman Diye Jalte Hai Kishore Kumar

(Namak Haram)

Tomate Amate Dekha Rahul Dev Burman Do Naina Lata Mangeshkar

(Khushboo)

Hayre Kala Asha Bhonsle

(Ekanto Apon)

Majhi Re Majhi Asha Bhonsle

(Dil Padosi Hai)

Pancham Smaraney

“Jete Dao Amay Deko Na”

(Four-pack released in January 1994, immediately after Rahul Dev Burman passed away, by HMV.)

Released Jan 1994

Audio Cassettes

HMV

Gramaphone Company of India

33 Jessore Road

Calcutta 700028

Volume 1 : STHV 842552

Volume 2 : STHV 842553

Volume 3 : STHV 842554

Volume 4 : STHV 842555

Volume 1

(STHV-842552)

Track Singer(s) Lyricist
Ek Din Pakhi Ure Jabe Kishore Kumar Mukul Dutta
Jabo Ki Jabo Na Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Shono Mon Boli Tomay Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakravarty
Rimijhimi Ei Srabone Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Janina Kothay Tumi Rahul Dev Burman

Asha Bhosle

Sachin Bhaumik
Jhum Jhum Jhum Raat Nijhum Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Mone Pare Ruby Rai Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhaumik
Aakashe Surya Aache Jotodin Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Ae Ki Holo Kishore Kumar Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Moyna Bolo Tumi Krishna radhe Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Deke Deke Kato Rahul Dev Burman
Na Na Na Na Kachhe Esho Na S.P. Balasubramanium Swapan Chakravarty
Tomate Amate Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakravarty
Chokhe Naame Brishti Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Volume 2

(STHV-842553)

Track Singer(s) Lyricist
Amar Malatilata Lata Mangeshkar Pulak Bandhopadhyay
Chalechhi Eka (Ae Jhumri Re) Kishore Kumar Mukul Dutta
Ekta Deshlai Kathi Jwalao Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Pran to Mane Na Amit Kumar Swapan Chakravarty
Tolo Chhinnobina Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Ke Kaande Kaande Re Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhaumik
Aakash Keno Dake Kishore Kumar Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Mahuae Jomecche Aaj Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Sajani go Premer Katha Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakravarty
Tomari Chalar Pathe Akanto Apon Swapan Chakravarty
Phire Esho Anuradha Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhaumik
Phire Elam Asha Bhonsle

Rahul Dev Burman

Swapan Chakravarty
Volume 3

(STHV-842554)

Track Singer(s) Lyricist
Ki jaadu Tomar Chokhe Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Jete Jete Pathe Holo Deri Rahul Dev Burman Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Chokhe Chokhe Katha Bolo Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Jayre Jayre Bela je Asha Bhonsle

Rahul Dev Burman

Swapan Chakravarty
Kato Nari Aache E Gokule Asha Bhonsle

Kishore Kumar

Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Bandhodware Andhokare Asha Bhonsle

Kishore Kumar

Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Mon Majhire Tor Kheyate Rahul Dev Burman Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Aami Boli Tomay Lata Mangeshkar Pulak Bandhopadhyay
Swapno Aamar Hariye Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhaumik
Kine De reshmi Churi Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Madhumash Jay Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakravarty
Dak Pathale Asha Bhonsle

Rahul Dev Burman

Swapan Chakravarty
Katha Diye Ele Na Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Volume 4

(STHV-842555)

Track Singer(s) Lyricist
Baanshi Shune Ki Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Chalo Chole Jai Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Gun Gun Gun Kunje Aamar Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Nadir Pare Uthchhe Dhowa Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakravarty
Pora Baanshi Shunle Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Shey To Elo Na Kishore Kumar Mukul Dutta
Phule Gandho Nei Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Sandhyabelay Tumi Aami Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Tobu Bole Keni Sahasa Theme Gele Kishore Kumar Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Aashbo Aarek Din Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Bolo Ki Aache Go Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakravarty
Kotha Kotha Khujechhi Tomay Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Jete Dao Amay Deko Na Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Tumi Kato Je Dure

(Asha Bhonsle & Rahul Dev Burman)

Compiled from albums released in 1988 & 1985

Released 1997

HMV

Gramaphone Company of India

33 Jessore Road

Calcutta 700028.

Cassette No. SPHOS 842877

Track Singer(s) Lyricist
Bou Katha Kao Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Aaj Dole Mon Kar Isharatey Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Keu Jane Na Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakravarty
Gun Gun Bhomora Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Thakurjhi Kemon Tomar Bhai Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Ki Hobey Aar Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakravarty
Tumi Kato Je Dure Asha Bhonsle

Rahul Dev Burman

Swapan Chakravarty
Ke Je Aamar Ghoom Bhangiye gelo Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Tumi jabe Go, Chole jaabe Go Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Chaina Amar Reshmi Churi Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Bhebhechi Bhule Jabo Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakravarty
Best of Rahul Dev Burman

(Compilation of RD’s Bangla songs – mostly his solo numbers and one duet with Asha Bhonsle)

1993

HMV

Audio Cassette :

HMV – Gramaphone Company of India

33 Jessore Road

Calcutta 700028

STHV 25063

Track Lyricist
Mone Pare Ruby Rai Sachin Bhaumik
Phire Esho Anuradha Sachin Bhaumik
Swapno Aamar Hariye Sachin Bhaumik
Jani Na Kothay Tumi

(with Asha Bhonsle)

Sachin Bhaumik
Deke Deke Kato Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Tomate Amate Dekha Hoyechhilo Swapan Chakravarty
Jete Jete Pathe Holo Deri Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Kaal Kakhon Aashbe Swapan Chakravarty
Bolo Ki Aache Go Swapan Chakravarty
Shono Mon Boli Tomay Swapan Chakravarty
Nadir Pare Swapan Chakravarty
Shono Ei To Shomoy Swapan Chakravarty
Hi Hobe Aar Swapan Chakravarty
Keu Jane Na Swapan Chakravarty
Best of Rahul Dev Burman

1994

Gathani Records Company

Audio Cassette :

Gathani Records Company

2 Temple Street

Calcutta 700072

Cassette No. 7359

Track Singers Film Lyricist
Nesha Nesha Aagun Aagun Asha Bhonsle Aagun Swapan Chakravarty
Koyla Kalo Moyla Chhora Asha Bhonsle

Amit Kumar

Adhikar Pulak Bandhopadhyay
Phele Aasha Smriti Aamar Lata Mangeshkar Shatarupa Bhabesh Kundu
Chaowari Aasha aar Paowari Aasha Bhupender Singh Ekhane Aamar Swargo Swapan Chakravarty
Bajlorey Ghungroo Asha Bhonsle & Chorus Jhankar Swapan Chakravarty
Khali Pete Korle Bhajan Kishore Kumar & Shakti Thakur Aagun Swapan Chakravarty
Moner Manush Ekbari Kavita Krishnamurti Adhikar Pulak Bandhopadhyay
Phool Bale Tara Bale Asha Bhonsle

Amit Kumar

Ekhane Aamar Swargo Swapan Chakravarty
Jibon Chalar Pathe Asha Bhonsle Shatarupa Bhabesh Kundu
Shono Shono Gunijon Amit Kumar Jhankar Swapan Chakravarty

This album was released as the puja album of 1987 – though there were no new songs – all the songs were from the albums Reshmi Churi (1985) and Phire Elaam (1986). Hence this album finds a place in the compilation section.

Kotha Kotha Khujechi Tomay

(Asha Bhonsle & Rahul Dev Burman)

Compilation comprising of 6 songs from the 86 Puja Album Phire Elaam and from the 85 Puja Album Reshmi Churi

HMV

Gramaphone Company of India

33 Jessore Road

Calcutta 700028.

Cassette No. TPHVS 842100

The photographs on the cover are by Gautam Rajadhyaksha

Track Singer(s)
Kotha Kotha Khujechi Tomay Asha Bhonsle
Nodir Pare Uthchhe Dhowa Rahul Dev Burman
Rimi Jhimi Ei Srabone Asha Bhonsle
Na Deko Na Asha Bhonsle
Tumi Kato Je Dure Asha Bhonsle

Rahul Dev Burman

Ke Je Aamar Ghoom Bhangiye Gelo Asha Bhonsle
Tumi Jaabe Go Chole Jaabe Go Asha Bhonsle
Shono Ei To Shomoy Rahul Dev Burman
Baanshi Shune Ki Asha Bhonsle
Bhebechhi Bhule jaabo Asha Bhonsle
Purono Diner Katha

(Hits of Rahul Dev Burman)

Complilation released in 2001

HMV

Gramaphone Company of India

33 Jessore Road

Calcutta 700028.

Cassette No. SPHO-843644

Track Lyricist
Nodir Pare Uthchhe Dhowa Swapan Chakraborty
Shono Mon Boli Tomay Swapan Chakraborty
Jete Jete Pathay Holo Deri Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Deke Deke Kato Gouriprasanna Majumdar
Kaal Kawkhon Aashbe Bolo Swapan Chakraborty
Tomate Aamate Swapan Chakraborty
Ke Kaande Kaande Re Sachin Bhowmick
Ki Hobe Aar Purono Kathaa Swapan Chakraborty
Mone Pare Ruby Rai Sachin Bhowmik
Sajani Go Premer Katha Swapan Chakraborty
Bolo Ki Aache Go Swapan Chakraborty
Shono Ei To Shomoy Swapan Chakraborty
Tomaar Katha Niye Aami Swapan Chakraborty
Keu Jaane Naa Tumi Je Aamar Swapan Chakraborty
Phire Esho Anuradha Sachin Bhowmik
Mon Maajhi Re (from Anyay Abichar) Gouriprasanna Majumdar

Note : This is a compilation album, not to be confused with the original 1986 Puja album of the same name nor with the remake album of Sudesh Bhonsle & Mita Chatterjee. I’ve used  (c) to denote the compilation album and (r) to denote the remake album.

Phire Elaam (c)

(Hits of Asha Bhonsle)

Music : R.D.Burman

Complilation released in 2000

HMV

Gramaphone Company of India

33 Jessore Road

Calcutta 700028.

Cassette No. FPHVS-843545

Track Lyricist
Phire Elaam (with R.D. Burman) Swapan Chakraborty
Khub Chena Chena Swapan Chakraborty
Bashi Shune Ki Swapan Chakraborty
Kothaa Kothaa Khujechhi Tomay Swapan Chakraborty
Na Deko Na Swapan Chakraborty
Rimi Jhimi Ei Srabone Swapan Chakraborty
Aaj Dole Mon Swapan Chakraborty
Uth Chhuri Tor Biya Legechhe Swapan Chakraborty
Tomaar Je Haater o Maala Swapan Chakraborty
Chhande Jaatra (Ure Jaabo Aamra) Swapan Chakraborty
Chhande Chhande Gaane Gaane Swapan Chakraborty
Raat Dupure Kothay Jaabay Gouri Prasanna Majumdar
Ki Kore Aashi Tomaar Paashay Gouri Prasanna Majumdar
Aashbo Aarek Din Gouri Prasanna Majumdar
“Jete Dao Amay Deko Na”

(This CD has 21 songs selected from the four-pack cassette pack “Pancham Smarane” which had 52 songs. Both were released in January 1994, immediately after Rahul Dev Burman Dev Burman passed away, by HMV.)

Released Jan 1994

Compact Disc

HMV

Gramaphone Company of India

33 Jessore Road

Calcutta 700028

CD : NF 1-42040

Track Singer(s) Lyricist
Kotha Kotha Khujechi Tomay Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty
Jete Jete Pathe Holo Deri Rahul Dev Burman Gouriprasanna Mazumdar
Jete Dao Amay Deko Na Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Mazumdar
Se To Elo Naa Kishore Kumar Mukul Dutt
Aami Boli Tomay Lata Mangeshkar Pulak Bandhopadhyay
Jayre Jayre Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty
Ae Jhumri Re – Cholechhi Eka Kishore Kumar Mukul Dutt
Moyna Balo Tumi Krishna Radhe Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Mazumdar
Shono Mon Boli Tomay Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty
Aamar MalatiLata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar Pulak Bandhopadhyay
Ek Din Pakhi Ure Jaabe Kishore Kumar Mukul Dutt
Jaani naa Kothay Tumi Rahul Dev Burman and Asha Bhonsle Sachin Bhowmick
Phoole Gandho Nei Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Mazumdar
Tomate Aamate Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty
Chokhe Naame Brishti Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Mazumdar
Akash Keno Daake Kishore Kumar Gouriprasanna Mazumdar
Rimijhimi Ei Srabone Asha Bhonsle Swapan Chakraborty
Mone Pare Ruby Ray Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhowmick
Ekta Deshlai Kaathi Jwalao Asha Bhonsle Gouriprasanna Mazumdar
Phire Esho Anuradha Rahul Dev Burman Sachin Bhowmick
Phire Elaam Asha Bhonsle and Rahul Dev Burman Swapan Chakraborty
HMV

CD No. 142167

Phire Esho Anuradha

(Rahul Dev Burman)

Compilations of the songs composed and sung by Rahul Dev Burman

1998

Track
Mone Pare Ruby Rai
Phire Esho Anuradha
Swapno Aamar Hariye Gechhe
Ke Kaande Kaande Re
Ele Naa Tumi Je
Jaayre Jaayre Belaa Je (with Asha Bhonsle)
Deke Deke Kato
Jete Jete Pathay Holo Deri
Tomate Aamate Dekha Hoyechhilo
Modhumaash Jaay
Kaal Kakhon Aashbay
Sajani Go Premer Katha
Shono Mon Boli Tomay
Bolo Ki Aache Go
Darjeeling Jatra
Nodir Paare Uthchhe Dhowa
Shono Ei To Shomoy
Keu Jaane Naa Tumi Je Aamar
Ki Haybe Aar Purono Diner Katha
Rahul Dev Burman

“Shraddanjali”

A video compilation of some of the song sequences from movies in which he gave music.

Angel Video

1 Shakespeare Sarani

Calcutta 700071.

Song Movie
Aaro Kaacha Kaachi Troyee
Bolo Bolo Tumi More Aagun
Prem Je Aakash Debota
Aare Chokher Janala Jodi Khola Thake Ananda Niketan
Je Prodeep Jwalchho Tumi Swet Pathorer Thala
O Tomari Chalar Pathe Akanto Aapon
Lukiye Lukiye Katodin Ladai
Baje Dhol Tak Dhinadhin Aakrosh
Khushir Sagorer Aami Bourani
Monta Aamar Hariye Gelo Ahankar
Bohu Aasha Niye Shatarupa
Cholte Cholte Janina Adhikaar

While Panchami Surey was a bengali remake (a tribute to RD from Asha) of some of RD’s popular songs from hindi films, the other album “Sangite Aachho Tumi was a remake of a remix album. Asha Bhosle joined the remix brigade with Rahul & I, apparently distressed that others, mainly Bally Sagoo, were remixing songs which were originally hers. Sagoo’s version of Chura Liya started a Remix era and RD’s songs  has been the most popular choices for the remixes. Asha teamed up with Leslie Lewis, the talented son of dance director P.L.Raj, and the double album “Rahul & I” was born. The popularity of the album prompted the remix album “Rahul & I” to be remade in Bengali – and “Sangite Aachho Tumi” was released as a single album.

Courtesy : Nilangshu Haldar