My Childhood Days Guardian Angel
By Achal Rangaswamy
God alone knows how many nights I would have gone to sleep peacefully because of that soothing, caring voice saying Main Gaavun Tum Sojavo..
I have no words…
Main gaaun, tum so jaao
Sukh sapnon mein kho jaao
Maana aaj ki raat hai lambi, maana din tha bhaari
Par jag badlega, badlegi ek din taqdeer hamaari
Us din ke khwaab sajaao
Kal tum jab aankhen khologe
Jab hoga ujiyaara
Khushiyon ka sandesha lekar aayega samay harkaara
Mat aas ke deep bujhaao
Jee karta hai jeete ji main yun hi gaata jaaun
Gardish mein thake haaron ka maatha sahlaata jaaun
Phir ek din tum dohraao
Main gaaun, tum so jaao
God alone knows how many nights I would have gone to sleep peacefully because of that soothing, caring voice saying the above lines to comfort me, wafting through the summer night from somebody’s radio a few houses away….
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It’s been over 60 years in my case now.
And Rafi Sahab stays in our hearts to give us peace, solace, comfort and joy.
Today, we remember the legendary Mohammed Rafi — a voice that transcended time, language, and generations. Even 45 years after his passing, his songs continue to echo in our hearts, filling the world with emotion, grace, and timeless melody.
Rafi Saab was not just a singer; he was a phenomenon — capable of expressing joy, sorrow, romance, devotion, and even mischief, all with unmatched finesse. His voice brought life to thousands of songs and gave soul to countless characters on screen, making him the voice of an era and beyond.
His humility matched his greatness, and his devotion to his art made him eternal. From classical ragas to playful duets, from patriotic anthems to soulful ghazals, there was nothing he couldn’t sing — and sing flawlessly.
Today, we don’t just mourn his loss; we celebrate the gift he gave us: music that will never fade.
Rafi Saab, your voice lives on — in every note, in every heart.