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Problem 3 - Olympiad

Often considered one of Indian cinema's greatest composers, who scored the iconic music for Guru Dutt's 'Pyaasa' (1957) and 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' (1959), creating melancholic melodies that perfectly complemented Dutt's vision?

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S.D. Burman (Sachin Dev Burman) was the musical genius behind the unforgettable soundtracks of Guru Dutt's 'Pyaasa' and 'Kaagaz Ke Phool'. His compositions are revered for their depth and emotional resonance. Naushad was a legendary composer primarily associated with Mehboob Khan, while O.P. Nayyar had a distinctive rhythmic style often collaborating with Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Dutt, and Hemant Kumar was also a prominent composer and singer.