This article is written by Mr. B.Venkatadri

Rafi Sings For Kishore. We will continue the topic of Rafi Saab’s duets with other male singers in the subsequent parts. But, today, let us take up another theme! The one thing that puts die-hard Kishore Kumar fans instantly on the defensive is the fact that MDs had made Rafi Saab sing at least 6 songs for Kishore Kumar’s acting! This is quite a remarkable occurrence considering that Kishore too was an accomplished singer! (more…)

This article is written by Ms. Chandni

Love and romance are always entwined to music. Music has the power to create illusions stronger than reality. This song from the movie ‘Swayamvar’, sung by the great Mohd Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar creates an unfathomable magic. Picturized on Sashi Kapoor and Mausumi Chaterjee, this song sounds very very sensuous. Even with Mausumi Chaterjee is fully draped in a very elegant black sari, she seems to be just looking as bootylicious as any of our so-called modern divas. Even the not so romantic and boyish looking Sashi Kapoor creates a spell with his eyes. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. Shashank Chickermane.

This marvelous song was written by Shakeel Bhaduyani, music direction by Naushadsab and sang by none other than Rafisahab. This three muslim personalities have given us lot of songs with Bhajans & classical songs also. Now, in this song one sentence is there “Aab tho Neer Bahale”, but I want to point out that in the Kannada language “Neer” means “Water”. What an word has been used by Mr.Shakeel Sahab, perfect one. Hear this song and you will find this word in the sentence. (more…)

This article is in appreciation of the song Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka from Naya Daur. © mohdrafi.com

It is the rhythm of the rural India where the golden grains sow the seeds of prosperity, where the hardworking couples pray to the Mother Nature with their sweaty hands, and where the children taste the saltiness of the soil in their early days, that can be experienced throughout this song. (more…)

This article is in appreciation of the duet with Asha Bhonsle – Sambhal Ay Dil from Sadhana [1958].
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It is true that the most vulnerable part of a man’s body is his heart- because when it comes to making decisions, the heart reigns over reason and if its voice is not heard, then the poor, unfortunate individual leads a life of misery. It does not matter how illogical or foolish the desires of the heart are – they are yearned to be fulfilled regardless. (more…)

This article is in appreciation of the truly fundamental and magnanimous meaning that is portrayed in this song – Tu Hindu Banega Na Musalman Banega from Dhool Ka Phool [1959]. © mohrafi.com

There is no need to inform us Indians about the rift that religion has created amongst us. Each and every one of us is made aware of this differentiation from a very young age. We all know that if we are Hindus, we hate Muslims and if we follow the Koran, then those following the Gita should be distrusted. (more…)

This article is in appreciation of Uden Jab Jab Zulfen Teri from Naya Daur. © mohdrafi.com

Today, we live in a world that has all the modern amenities that we could possibly have dreamt of – cars, microwaves, take out, home shopping networks – you name it and we have it. The world has becoming a global village today. (more…)

This article is in appreciation of the song Ho Sake Toh Dil Ke Badale sung by Rafi Sahab for Aladdin And The Wonderful Lamp. © mohdrafi.com.

Imagine how wonderful it would be to be able to change your destiny, to rise above the rest and do the impossible. That is exactly how Aladdin must have felt. Most people are not even aware of the movie Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp. It was made in 1952 and stars Meena Kumari as the beautiful princess and Mahipal as the legendary Aladdin. (more…)

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Not many must have heard this rare number from a hit and old movie, Barsaat released way back in 1949, when Rafi Sahab was trying to make it into the limelight. He was very young and so was his voice. (more…)

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Starring Dharamendra and Asha Parekh, this song is from Aaye Din Bahaar Ke. Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. (more…)