This poetry is written by Sajdah@HF in tribute to Rafi Sahab.

The dismal rains are back,
and it’s like losing you
all over again. (more…)

This tribute is brought to you by Rafi fans.

Voh Jab Yaad Aaye, Bahut Yaad Aaye – the line that so unwaveringly holds so fit on our beloved Mohd Rafi Sahab. Today, a day that will never be forgotten for years to come. Its been 26 years since we lost Rafi Sahab to the absolute power called God.

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An article remembering Rafi Sahab Mr. K.S. Ramachandran

Mohd Rafi a great legend who passed away on the 31st July 1980 is still remembered by genuine music lovers across the globe. His voice had it all – be it melody, range, expression, depth, lilt or what have you. (more…)

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

I am writing this article with lot of conviction and truth by saying that Mohd Rafi is still the best play back singer for times bygone and also times to come! I have known people from my childhood days who have said that they used to stop by and listen to Rafi’s song, coming out of a roadside teashop or a restaurant. (more…)

News from Internet

The evergreen Diva, Rekha is all set to sing Din Dhal Jaaye for her forthcoming film Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana, directed by Amar Bhutala. It wasn’t exactly planned, beforehand. She was just humming the song on the sets, (more…)

This article appeared in the Bengali daily Anandabazaar Patrika on May 13, 2006; translated from the original Bengali article by Mr. Pocha Haldar.

Whenever I get the time, I listen to Naushad’s songs sung by Mohammed Rafi. Over and over again. Everytime I get the same feeling. The joy of realising that this is what is perhaps called the perfect jugalbandi, something that cannot be surpassed. (more…)

This article is from 23 year old, Vikram from Korba, Chattisgarh.

I’m big fan of Rafi sahab as well as mujhe aap Indian film music ka samalochak bhi kah sakte hain. gairjaroori baton ko naa dohraate huye main point par aana chaahunga jiske liye main yeh mail aapko bhej raha hoon…. Shayad aap gour farmaayenge. (more…)

This article is written by Raj Kaushal and contributed by Mohan Flora.

The CBSO celebrates the legendary Bollywood singer Mohammed Rafi, Bollywood’s answer to Frank Sinatra. Like Mohammed Ali, listen to another Mohammed who was simply the greatest. (more…)

This article is written by sajdah@HF in tribute to the loving memory of Naushad Ali.

Naushad Ali ! The name conjures up a never ending stream of haunting unforgettable compositions that we’ve made a part of us. In the galaxy of Hindi movie music, he spun in a different orbit altogether. Take any one of his compositions ! Even his harshest critic wouldn’t dare to call it crass or tacky — such was his supreme command over his brand of music. (more…)

Here is an audio treat – the audio interview of the legend. This was in Brittania, during 1977 while Rafi Sahab was on world tour. My thanks to Shuklas@HF for providing us all this interview. The transcript of the interview is below. Just read through and listen to Rafi Sahab speak in his soft voice. How transparent he is in his thoughts.

Mohd Rafi, jo lagta hai abhi kal taq jo hamare darmiyan the, aur phir voh chale gaye. Abhi chand baras huve jo woh London aaye the; unse ghulmil kar baatein ho rahin thi. Yakeen nahin aata jitni oonche unki taane thi, use se bhi oonchi aasmaanon mein unhone basera kar liya hai, aur jitne neechi unki sur the, unhe us se bhi zyada neechi need aagayi hai. Mohd Rafi, marhoom. (more…)