When Jani was watching TV at home in Kolkata, he complained of discomfort. Even though he was taken to the hospital right away, a severe heart arrest ultimately took his life. In addition to Usha, Jani left behind a daughter named Anjali Uthup and a son named Sunny Uthup. On Tuesday, the family will perform his last rites.

Despite charges that he was stealing songs from the West, the composer—whose father, the legendary SD Burman, was also a legendary music director—created a number of endearing, pleasurable, and catchy melodies that were very energetic and had people tapping their feet.

Singer Usha Uthup needs absolutely no introduction. Born with ‘blessed vocals’, she has lent her voice to many hit songs in many languages. Even though she has worked under many music composers, her association with the legendary R D Burman was truly special.