Which music director, known as 'Pancham Da', revolutionized Hindi film music with innovative orchestration in the 1970s?
- R.D. Burman
- R. Rahman
- Laxmikant-Pyarelal
- Shankar-Jaikishan
Answer: R.D. Burman
Rahul Dev Burman (1939-1994) revolutionized Bollywood music by blending Indian classical, Western jazz, rock, and Latin rhythms. Iconic scores include 'Sholay', 'Amar Prem', and '1942: A Love Story'.