This article is written by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy

What a combination it was, Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhonsle under the direction of O.P.Nayyar, Vintage Music in the fiftees and especially early sixties. Perhaps, OPN had special chemistry with Rafiji and Ashaji and the Singers also gave the maximum melodies under OPN’s baton. Otherwise we would not have got songs which we remember and rejoice even today after more than 30 years. (more…)

This article was written by Mr. Shashank Chickermane.

Old is gold! So is the music of old Hindi movies. Many a singers’ names are written in golden letters in the history of Hindi music industry, at the same time, many were paid little or no heed at all in this world of fleeting success. But this industry has also created legends and they still rule our hearts with their melodious voice and soothing music. If you just take a peek at the music of the Hindi movies released in between 1940’s and 1970’s, you would notice the golden era of pure music. This music was far from any dilution or influence of western music as it is now, though we cannot really ignore today’s music, the older music is where our heart is still a prisoner. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. Bhargav P Vasavada.

‘Usi ne ha lootaa, mazaa zindagi ka, mohabbat me jo ho gaya ho kisika‘. When it comes to the ‘lootaa…‘ part, an engrossed listener would feel as if there is a sudden spurt of intoxication after all the intensely peaceful imbibing that has been going on till then. We know the shift in gears that Rafi Sahib was uniquely capable of doing, yet we wonder how come there is still that bit extra every time he paired up with Shamsher Singh Kapoor, better known as Shammi Kapoor, the icon almost singularly responsible for changing the image of the lead actor to a rebellious lover brimming with confidence and charisma. It’s that era that we are going to focus on today. (more…)

Rafi Saheb sang for the “Superstar of the Millennium”.

The article is compiled by Mr. Biman Baruah, M.Com from Gauhati University, Guwahati and MBA (Finance) from IGNOU, New Delhi working as a AF&AO in ONGC, Sivasagar, Assam.

Mere Desh Premiyo ……………
Apas Mein Prem Karo Desh Premiyo………
Nafarat Ki Lathi Tadoo
Lalas Ki Khanjar Phakoo
Zidd Ke Pechee Mat Dauroo
Tum Prem Ke Panchi Hoo

Mohammed Rafi Saheb sang the above thoughtful song for Amitabh Bachchan in the film Desh Premee, was directed by Monmohan Desai, who was one of the great humanists of Hindi Cinema. The song has a message of social hope, peace and communal harmony. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. Mohammed Taj

My first memories of this golden and velvety voice coming to focus was around the age of 7 or 8. My uncle used to have an early version of what later would be termed the music centre. It was basically a Radio with a small Cabinet on the side that housed the record player. He had mostly the Short play records (SP) with Angel Label on them. These SP’s contained normally shortened version of the original songs so they would fit on the SP’s. I never asked him if he was Fan years later as he moved and we sort of lost touch but I guess he must have been as his record collection featured nearly all of the films where Rafi saab was prominant. Dosti, Neel Kamal, Susaral, Suraj and Arzoo. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. Shrirang Nawathe from Muscat (Sultante of Oman).

I am sure that, you are the ardent fan of RAFI SAAB, because you are spending your valuable time on these lines right now. Yes, you must be a Rafiaan. I salute Rafi Saab and then to all of you , who love him so much. Needless to mention that, I am too an ardent fan of Rafi SAAB.

Already, much had been written by numerous fans of Rafi Saab. Frankly speaking, for Rafiaans, every article on Rafi saab whether old or new one, has some value and special place in his/her emotional world. Therefore, these articles are the points of interest and are welcome by the fans. (more…)

Dear Rafians / Rafi Lovers

Kolkata’s Municipal Corporation is dedicating a Garden with Musical Fountain dancing to the tunes of Rafi Saheb’s songs. The event is going to be held on 24th December at Kidderpore, Kolkata. Ruhi Khan President RLC has written to The Mayor in Council, appreciating the endeavour. A copy of the letter sent to him is attached for your perusal / necessary action.

Regards
Hashim Khan

Mr Faiyaz Ahmad Khan
Mayor-in Council
Parks & Squares
Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Kolkata.

Sub : Musical Fountain Dedicated to Md Rafi Saheb

24th December is a date revered by music lovers all over the world, as Rafi Saheb’s Birth Anniversary. On this special day, I understand that you are going to pay a unique tribute to the maestro, by unveiling a memorable gift for the Rafians of Kolkata – A Garden dedicated to Mohamed Rafi, at Kabitirtha Sarani, which will have a musical fountain ballet, dancing till time immemorial, to the exclusive tunes of top Rafi numbers. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy

Rafi Saab has sung innumerable songs for top actors as well as other side actors, back-ground songs, etc. Rafiji also excelled in singing hit songs for Comedians. In fact, of all the Playback Singers, perhaps Rafiji has given the maximum hits to Comedians. (more…)

This article is written by Mr.H.V.Guru Murthy

When we were young, we used to frequently listen to “Chun Chun Karti Aayi Chidiya” from AB DILLI DOOR NAHIN which used to be played on the Radio almost daily. The other hit song in those days was “Nanne Munne Bachhe Teri” with Asha in BOOT POLISH. The later especially had good lyrics and moral lesson for young children. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. Nitish Sinha

Rafi Naushad combination is the best thing that happened in the world of Hindi film Music.Rafi as the best playback singer ever and Naushad as the the best ever Music Director(sorry, if someone has objection in accepting him as best MD), and the combination of both resulting some of the best ever songs of HFM. This combination started their magic in 1944 with the song HINDUSTAN KE HUM HAI for the film Pahle Aap and climax was with the song JIS RAAT KE KHWAB AAYE in 1980 for the ever incomplete film Habba khatoon. (more…)