This article is written by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy
Kalyanji and Anandji were two Music Directors who were fairly popular in the sixties and seventies. Though not in the same league as Naushad, SDB, OPN, MM, SJ, etc., they had their own place and loyal followers like Manoj Kumar, Prakash Mehra, Ramanand Sagar, etc. (more…)
This article is written by Mr. Souvik Chatterji.
If any composer had utilised the ghazal andaz of Mohammad Rafi to the best of his potentiality it is Madanmohan whose name appears in the minds of the lovers of music across the nation. Madanmohan’s father Rai Bahadur chunnilal send his son to Dehradun to join the army. Instead he left the army and joined All India Radio in Lucknow. He came in contact with Ustad Faizz Khan, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and carried on their legacy in the compositions he made for 30 years which can be classified as masterpieces. (more…)
This article is written by Mr. Souvik Chatterji.
Rafi had a very sweet relationship with Shankar Jaikishan but unfortunately their relationship had not been glorified in bollywood history. Whenever contribution of composers relating to classic creations involving Rafi are highlighted the name of Naushad, Roshan, Madanmohan, OP Nayyar are glorified and the contribution of Shankar Jaikishan is ignored. (more…)
This article is written by Mr. K.S.Ramachandran
The power of evergreen Hindi film hits of yesteryears is even sung and enjoyed today, by one and all. It is surprising to realize that the younger generation has taken a special interest in its music and rhythm. What could be the reason behind it? (more…)
This article is written by Mr. K.S. Ramachandran
Sonu Nigam, much to my expectations, sang Rafi songs very normally. In fact, I would rate him much much lower than what he used to sing when he came in about 13years ago through Saregama. His voice has conspicuously deteriorated with his singing all types of medlee/Hindi pop songs and of that sort. (more…)
On 17.08.08, BAAR BAR RAFI fan club held it’s first program RAFI NITE INTENSE AT Chowdiah Hall, Bangalore. The event was a huge success. This report is contributed by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy.
BAAR BAAR RAFI, a Fan Club of Mohammed Rafi in Bangalore arranged a musical evening dedicated to the memory of the legendary Singer with divine voice at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore on Sunday, 17th of August from 6 pm to 10 pm. The four hour show was sponsored by M/s. Alliance Eldorado Park. The huge Hall was packed much before the commencement of the program and many enthusiastic fans had to be turned away due to non-availability of seats. (more…)
This information is shared by Mr. Zorawar Chhugani, General Secretary, Rafi Foundation Memorial Society (Regd.), Delhi. Here is a full report on the event, “Yaad Na Jaye, The Rafi Magic” held on 28th death anniversary of Mohd. Rafi Sahab in Delhi on 30-07-08 at Rajinder Bhawan organized by Rafi Foundation Memorial Society, Delhi.
“Sabhi Se Juda Jiska Andaz Hai,
Zameen Ta Falak Jiski Parwaz Hai,
Wahi Jispe Sangeet Ko Naaz Hai,
Mohd. Rafi Ki Woh Aawaz Haiâ€
Rafi Foundation Memorial Society (Delhi Chapter of Rafi Foundation) organized the programme YAAD NA JAYE, The Rafi Magic on 30th July’08 at Rajendra Bhawan, DDU Marg, New Delhi on the occasion of 28th death anniversary of Rafi Sahab. (more…)
This article is written by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy
Mohammed Rafi Saab was very much at ease while singing any type of songs. He used to sing all types of songs effortlessly as usual maintaining the melody and his forte, throw of words. Whenever there are situations in our Films when the hero is betrayed by the Heroine, usually our Heroes sing songs wishing the heroine all the best and also narrate how they would sacrifice their love for the sake of her. But, as I recollect, there are two rare songs sung by Rafi Saab, where the hero expresses his hatred for his lady love for betraying him and the songs have hatred or Nafrat as the main theme. (more…)
This article is written by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy
The versatile Singer Rafi Sahab was known for singing any type of song at any pitch. But still some considered singing at higher pitch his forte. True, Rafiji was able to raise and lower his voice effortlessly and maintain his voice steady at higher pitches. But if carefully observed, Rafiji has sung many soft and slow songs. Such songs sang throughout at very low voice, at slow pace, but still maintaining the raag, melody, diction and his usual throw of words and feelings are very many. (more…)
Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya Hai Padamshree Mohd.Rafi Sahab Ko. I want all of you to enjoy the songs which lines are describe in my article while reading – By Suneil.K.Makwana (Khushi Entertainment)
Padamshree Mohd.Rafi Sahab a man who is known as the king of melody and his voice which is spread in all over the world and get a place in every hearts of his fans. Rafi sahab was a man of God always given happiness to everybody by his voice . And today after twenty-eight years of his death still he is alive in the hearts of his fans. (more…)