Happy Birthday Rafi Sahab (Pheeku)
This report on the birthday celebrations of Rafi Sahab in Delhi was contributed by Mr. Zorawar Chhugani.
“Baar Baar Din Yeh Aaye, Baar Baar Dil Yeh Gaye,
Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal, Yeh Hamari Hai Aarzoo,
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday to Rafi Sahab, Happy Birthday to youâ€
These words echoed in the atmosphere when the pineapple cake with “Happy Birthday Rafi Sahab (Pheeku)†written on it was cut by the members of Rafi Foundation Memorial Society, Delhi celebrating 84th birthday of the legend.
It was a day of enthusiasm and celebration for everybody around as it was birthday party and that too of a person whom they have been admiring, loving more than themselves.
It was about 5 in the evening when the members of orchestra started pouring in alongwith members of the foundation. The sound, the orchestra were ready within minutes for the members to start the function.
As usual, Mr. Triloki Nath, President, RFMS started the function with his magical words about Rafi Sahab and Mr. Pawan, Jt. Secy. appropriately invited Mr. Ashok (the eldest member of the foundation) to start with a number from the film Dil Ek Mandir (Jaane Wale Kabhi Nahin Aate….).
Bhanu of Chak De Shahar Di Kudiyan, Gali De Gunde fame (telecast on 9X channel) was also there in the party and rendered songs like Tujhko Pukare Mera Pyar (Neel Kamal), Deewana Hua Badal (Kashmir Ki Kali), etc. Responding to the applaud of other members for his singing, he credited Rafi Sahab for all the fame he has got.
Unusually, Mr. Pawan, an ardent fan of Rafi Sahab, sang Mukesh’s version in the song Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya accompanied by Aatima (Suman Kalyanpur version) and Zorawar Chhugani, Gen. Secy. (Mohd Rafi version).
Mr. G.B.Mathur uttered some beautiful words for Rafi Sahab and on the request of other members going against medical advise (not to sing) sang a beautiful number Saathi Haath Badana (Naya Daur).
Dr. U.K. Sadhoo was at his best with sentimental numbers like Main Yeh Sochkar Uske Dar Se Utha Tha (Haqeeqat) and Tu Mere Saamne Hai (Suhagan).
Mr. Natesan, PRO, RFMS performed a beautiful number Tu Hindu Banega Na Musalman Banega (Dhool Ka Phool).
Mr. Naresh, Treasurer, in his ever charming voice and full throttle rendered Teri Galiyon Mein (Hawas) and a non film hit Main Gwalo Rakhwalo Maiya.
Then after a lot of numbers followed before Mr. Ashish Kapoor, VP came on the stage (usually he stays away from the stage) to recite a poem on his mentor, Rafi Sahab and he was delighted to do so.
Mr. Ranjan Sharma was at his best with still and video photography.
I also tried to do justice to some love songs like Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (Title Song)
and Tum Jo Hue Mere Humsafar (12’O Clock).
Finally it was time to finish the party and bid adius and amigos to the ever smiling Rafi Sahab………….
Melody king Rafi sahab ke 90 Jayanti par aap sabh ko bohot badhaeya. Pls visit ratanbharatka on facebook
There should be a national campaign for awarding Bharat Ratna to Rai Sahab posthumously and a memorial in the main business town of Mumbai.
Hai All in Delhi Team: Best Wishes for all your programmes . Keep the Rafi Flag flying – high and high.
the rafi lovers of hyderabad, calicut , calcutta, bangalore and other places are doing a great selfless job. we will call it “renaissance”.
rafi saaheb ki jai. let this splendour and grandeour of rafi music go ahead.
binu nair, rafi foundation.
Dear Mr. Zorawar Chhugani,
it is great work, keep it up. Such events should be held.
Rafi Sb Zindabad…..
Regards,
Imran
Thanks Sir for celebrating the happy birthday of Legendary Rafi Sahib 84th birthday. These lines are really true ” Jaane Waale Kabhi Nahin Aate–Jaane
Waalo Ki Yaad Aati Hai–
Dil Ek Mandir Hai Pyar Ki Jis Mein Hoti Hain Pooja
Who Pritam Ka Ghar Hai.
Har Dhadkan Hai Aarti Wandan
Aankh Jo Michi Ho Gaye Darshan
Maut Mitta De Chahe Hasti
Yaad To Amar Hai.—Dil Ek Mandir Hai.
Thanks & regards,
Suresh Chauhan
098558-05688
im very glad 2 rafi shaab and i want 2 patisipate in rafi shab nite bcoz im singing songs and perform longm time
Dear Parvez Sahab,
Thanks very much.
Dear Diwan Sahab, Ref. Post # 7. The name of the movie for the song Ajab Hai Dastan Teri is SHARARAT picturised on Kishore Kumar.
Sorry, I would not know the name of the other movie.
Long Live Rafi Sahab.
Regards,
Zorawar
Rafi sahib is tallest like statue of liberty(USA) in the music world.Article of Mr.vijay kapoor about rafi was indeed touching,what a great human he was.see the attitude of todays singers after one hit song.I wish if some one tell me name of films of songs, Bhala karne wale bhalai kiaja and Ajab hai dastan teri yeh jindagi sung by rafi sahib,anticipated thanks
dear zorawar ji i would like to congragulate you & entire team for conducting nice proagram on rafisaabs birth day i would like to invite every body to visit my blog dedicated to our beloved rafisaab
http://rafifanblog.blogspot.com/
Dear Biman Da,
Thanks very much for those morale boosting words and I promise that I will do my best always to keep Rafi Sahab’s flag flying high as always.
Murty Sir, you have been the source of inspiration for conducting these programmes again and again. Be there to hold our hand.
Imtiyaz Bhai, thanks very much. Pheeku was the nick name of Rafi Sahab as he was called at home because of his love for that Fakir whose singing he followed during his childhood.
Thanks everyone for the love and support.
Long Live Rafi Sahab.
Regards,
Zorawar Chhugani
Dear Zorawar Sahab,
Hearty Congratulations for this great event.
BTW, what is this word “PHEEKU”???
Best regards,
Imtiyaz
rafi foundation memorial society, new delhi you deserve all the kudos for organizing such a maginificent function marking the 84th birth anniversary of rafi sahab. my personal congratulations to zorawarbhai, ashishbhai, naresh sharmabhai, trilokinathji, natesanji and all other members of this great organization of rafi sahab. i have on an earlier occasion remarked that the members of rafi foundation memorial society, new delhi sing with all the sincerity and passion which i had been able to see for myself during my last visit to new delhi in july 2008 and organizing such a wonderful event, so eloquently and poetically narrated by zorawarbhai, deserves all the appreciation. members of rafi foundation, hyderabad chapter all join me in congratulating to each and every member of your pathbreaking organization. keep up the flag of rafi sahab high as you always have been doing.
dear rafi fans and lovers,
here is wishing all of you a very happy republic day.
it is the undying and endless efforts of zorawar, that we are able to conduct our programmes so smoothly and successfully. hats off to him !!!
i consider myself lucky to be associated with our society.
now this is a request to every body who is on this website and who is from delhi-ncr to get in touch with us and register themselves with our society so that we can grow big and blossom. we hope to do an even bigger event on his death anniversary. zorawar are you there !!!
ashish kapoor (vice president) rafi foundation memorial society (regd), delhi
ashkpr@hotmail.com , tel- 09810087414, 09212587414
Respected Zorawarji
good evening n thanks a lot for sharing of great musical event which is too a great tribute to rafi saheb on his 84th birthday. After 28 years of his demise, the pice of songs mentioned are still a fresh one n always charming & refreshing us. I appreciate all the activities of Rafi Foundation, Delhi. Keep it up this good work.
Wishing all Rafi Lovers a Happy Republic Day.
1. Jaha Daal Daal Par Sone Ki Chidiya Karte Hai Bashera, Yeh Bharat Desh
Hai Mera………………………..
2. Yeh Desh Hai Beer Jawanoo Ka…………………….
3. De Di Hume Azadi Bina Khadak Bina Dhal…………………….
4. Aaj Galoo Muskuraloo Lo Mehfilee Sazaloo……………………
5. Watan Pe Joo Fida Hoga……………………………………………
6. Mere Desh Premioo Aapas Main Prem Karo Desh Premioo………………….
with best regards to all Rafi Lovers.
Biman Baruah
Sivasagar, Assam
09435744610