This article is written by Bina. She belongs to the Baar Baar Rafi Fan Club in Bangalore.

Tarannum woh ho ke jo dil se chale
Toh lab-e-shaayar mein jaadoo sanwar de
Magar hoton se jab goonje fiza mein
Toh zameen-o-aasmaan ko ek kar de…

Each and every heart reading this has at one point or the other come across a particular song that seems to be in your rooh, that which spreads a soft light in the corners of your heart and seeps into your conciousness giving an infinite moment of happiness. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. Devdatta P. Bijoor

Johny Walker and Mehmood in-fact were not only mere comedians as labeled by the fraternity of our film industry but have on several occasions have proved beyond doubt of being the main supporting actors in many films. Above all these 2 greats on several occasions have been better of than the leading actors and have equally shouldered the responsibility in making many films great hits. (more…)

This information is shared by Mr. Binu Nair

Two music stalwarts from the hindi music industry inaugurated the Rafi Foundation, Pune chapter on Feb 14, Valentine day at the S.M.JOSHI auditorium. The musical programme dedicated to singing legend Mohd Rafi was inaugurated by Mr.Enoch Daniels, renowned accordian, piano player and music arranger alongwith ace violinist Mr.Prabhakar Jog. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. Anmol Singh

Going back in time in the 1950s & 60s the story line in majority films was very powerful, which needed equally strong power of expression in poetry and songs. Therefore great film scripts and great songs were indeed “Made for Each Other” in the Golden Era. There are innumerable examples contributed by all singers and song writers. We will consider a few gems sung by Rafi Saab which are landmark in the world of music. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. D.P.Bijoor

Ravi Sharma as all are aware is popularly known as RAVI by the fraternity of our Film Industry. A very shy & introvert personality of his caliber had started his early career as a composer with the film titled Vachan (1955) which also happened to be the debut film of the Jubilee star Rajendra Kumar. Incidentally Ravi Saabs small dwelling bungalow in Santacruz (West) is also named after his first film titled Vachan. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. K.S.Ramachandran.

The awesome and brilliant combination of the lyricists and music directors of the era gone by, rendering compositions on versatile playback singer and genius, Rafi Sahab, have given to us and for generations to come, almost permanent melodies for a life time, with depth and unimaginable musical vibrations. Each and every song of Rafi Sahab has that depth, emotion, and feeling and above all, often surpassed the expectations of the music directors in his renditions. (more…)

This article is shared by Mr D.P.Bijoor

Today I just happened to log on to my childhood memories and the great music director Roshan suddenly appeared in front of my memory screen with his ever joyful smile & that always happy and blushing cute face.

Roshan was one of those very rare composers with great confidence who indeed had fascinated me a lot in my early childhood days. His all-time evergreen song from the Rajashri Productions film Aarti titled — Rahe na rahe hum maheka karenge ban ke kalee ban ke fiza — by Lata Mangeshkar still fascinates me. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy

Mohammed Rafi Saab has sung hundreds of songs to suit various moods like happy, sober, Bhazans, patriotic songs, qawalis, classical, ched-chad, Yahoo type, etc. A common man can always imagine a Rafi song while celebrating or wooing or on any other occasions when he gets excited. For example, as written by Mrs. Chandni in one of the earlier articles in the web site in December’ 2007, a person would feel like singing “Haye Tabassum Tera” to his beloved and in fact, his beloved would also be longing to listen to such songs. Similarly, a person can easily express his unlimited love while singing “Apni Aankhon Me Basakar” (THOKAR). (more…)

Provided by Mr. Devdatta P. Bijoor – “This small article is shared by Mr Nitin D Dhareshwar, my dear friend, philosopher & a great guide”

Mohammed Rafi thy name itself spells Magic. Rafi Saab you are one of those very rare Gandharvas who has been specifically born to perform your sacred duty of rendering peace & solace to millions of your fans & admirers like us by your sheer, sweet & inimitable voice & presence. Hence you are termed as the Greatest Ever for centuries & centuries to come!!! (more…)