
The novelty of his songs creates an unparalleled sensation amongst one and all, high and low. The irresistible strains of the flute-dakatiar banshi (dacoit’s flute)-dakatiar banshi (dacoit’s flute)-captivate one’s heart.

It resonates with the flavour of life and raises a storm in the deep recesses of the hearts of listeners. It sends a delightful shiver through the body and mind. Sachin – karta’s music is like the elixir of life. The book is the first attempt at a chronological analysis of the master’s music in the English language. I beg the indulgence of experts for the same. I am not a connoisseur of music and in my attempt to discuss Sachin-Krta’s music, depending solely upon my sense of hearing, I may have missed mabny a finer poinrt and made many mistakes. What I have attempted in this book is an analysis of his multifaceted musical talent and its contribution, and in the process, I have cast a look at how music shaped his life. All aspects o fhis life were tuned to the world of music he created. Music was the leitmotif of Sangeetacharya kumar Sachin Dev Burman’s world. His works have been highly accleaimed by literary critics. Burman: The World of His Music).Other books authored by him are: Rahul Dev Burman prince of music, Rajnandini, Aayanaye Nijer Mukh, Nasta Samay, Tripuraye Annaya Rabindranath, Tritiya NNayan, Santan, Sandhey Belar Pratham Dupur and Chandra Prahar. He has been awarded the Sachin Samman by the government of Tripura for his book Sachin Kartar Ganer bhuban(the Bengali original of S. Burman is the editor of prantik- the first ever collection of poems from Tripura- published in the year 1962.He also publishes a bimonthly literary magazine, prantik shahitya patra. Born on 14 December 1940 in Agartala, Tripura, he wan brought up in an environment conducive to art and literature. Khagesh Dev Burman hails from the royal family of Tripura and shares the same heritage as the legendary S. Complete with detailed lists of his songs and analyses of his unique style and music, this book is one that every music lover’s shelf should boast of.


Burman: The World of His Music, Khagesh Dev Burman paints a vivid picture of Sachin-Karta’s life, delving into his childhood, things that shaped his character and musical talent, the day of struggle and the rise of the maestro. Combining folk and classical styles, SD gave the world a form of music that could be both the boatman’s and the ustad’s own. Ine of the greatest artists to have risen on the Indian musical firmament and captivated the imagination of millions, SD’s musical talent was appreciated by connoisseurs and commoners alike. A golden voice capable of making one stop in one’s tracks, an uncanny understanding of audience expectation and an astute ability to create something original using various musical techniques and genres-these are some of the characteristics that defined Sachin Dev Burman, lovingly referred to as SD.
