The rift between S.D. Burman and Lata Mangeshkar stemmed from a misunderstanding amidst the 1957 film “Paying Guest”. It took over three years of silence before
S.D. Burman’s son, R.D. Burman (Pancham), intervened and bridged the gap.
When the two finally reconciled, a touching photograph was captured of “Sachinda” placing a garland around Lata, symbolizing the end of their cold war and sparking some of the most celebrated songs in Indian cinema history.
Lata Mangeshkar recalls how the rift was broken and speaks on her deep affection for her collaborations with S.D. Burman.
“they didn’t talk for three to four years, till his son Pancham (R D Burman) mediated. When Burman Sr called, she was still very angry and spoke to him very curtly. Then he said, “Lata, tu aaja, tujhe gana hai” and her anger evaporated.
“He often said, ‘Give him a harmonium, give him Lata and he will make music’.
News Edit KV Raman
