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Will Farhan Akhtar play the role of RD Burman? Work has begun on the music composer's biopic..
Fashion News Era | June 13, 2026 4:39 PM CST


Reports suggest that Farhan Akhtar has been approached to play the role of music composer RD Burman in a biopic directed by Neeraj Pandey. The makers are keen to cast Farhan in the lead role.

**Work on the script is underway**
It is also reported that Neeraj has been working on this biopic for some time, and work on the script is progressing rapidly. Farhan is reportedly in talks to portray RD Burman and is excited about bringing the legendary composer's life to the big screen.

**Makers acquire music rights**
The makers have secured the rights to several of RD Burman's songs that defined a specific era of Indian cinema. Music sessions have already begun to determine the best versions of the original tracks to be used in the film.
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**When did the music composer pass away?**
RD Burman was one of India's most influential music composers. He debuted as an independent composer with the 1961 film *Chhote Nawab* and revolutionized Hindi film music with his unique style. Some of his most famous songs include "Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko," "Dum Maro Dum," "Mehbooba Mehbooba," and "Tere Bina Zindagi Se." Burman passed away on January 4, 1994.

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