Awards and Nominations
Though Burman laid the foundation for numerous Bollywood music directors to pave the path for the future of music in Bollywood cinema, he was awarded a total of only three Filmfare Awards, one of which was awarded posthumously (for 1942: A Love Story).
- Filmfare Awards
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- Wins
- 1983 - Best Music Director - Sanam Teri Kasam
- 1984 - Best Music Director - Masoom
- 1995 - Best Music Director - 1942: A Love Story
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- Nominations
- 1972 - Best Music Director - Caravan
- 1974 - Best Music Director - Yaadon Ki Baaraat
- 1975 - Best Music Director - Aap Ki Kasam
- 1976 - Best Music Director - Khel Khel Mein
- 1976 - Best Music Director - Sholay
- 1976 - Best Male Playback Singer - "Mehbooba Mehbooba" from Sholay
- 1977 - Best Music Director - Mehbooba
- 1978 - Best Music Director - Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
- 1978 - Best Music Director - Kinara
- 1979 - Best Music Director - Shalimar
- 1981 - Best Music Director - Shaan
- 1982 - Best Music Director - Love Story
- 1984 - Best Music Director - Betaab
- 1985 - Best Music Director - Jawani
- 1986 - Best Music Director - Saagar
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