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It was a perfect blend of melody and romance of Indian movies. The duo of the Bollywood entertainment, Mohammed Rafi and Dharmendra, contributed greatly to the reflection of the Indian culture and values through their association. Mohammed Rafi was the flavor of the Indian music for four decades, (more…)
This article is written by H.V.Guru Murthy.
Rafi Saab has sung for many heroes / comedians / character actors. But still there are certain heroes / actors with whom usually Rafiji’s songs are not associated though Rafi Saab has sung many beautiful songs for these actors. Whenever, one thinks of actors like Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Rajendra Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Shahshi Kapoor, Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Sanjay, Amitabh Bachachan, Rishi Kapoor, Bharat Bhushan, Pradeep Kumar, Guru Dutt, Joy Mukherjee, Biswajit, etc. we can recall various songs of Rafi’s on these heroes. (more…)
This article is written by Mr. Anmol Singh.
Introduction
For a singer like Rafi the so-called a lean phase can never happen but certainly it can be created. This was exactly what happened with Rafi Saab in 1970s where the entire media machinery including the film fare award nomination criteria appear to be working against him. We need to analyze where exactly things went wrong. (more…)
This article is written by mohdrafi.com. Happy Holi to all Rafians. Tan Rang Lo Ji Aaj Man Rang Lo, Khelo, Khelo Umang Bhar Rang Pyaar Ke Lelo, Ranglo.
A vibrant splash of colors marks the iconic recall of this prominent festival of India – Holi. Celebrated every year on the Purnima (full moon day) of Phalgun (one of the months according to Hindu calendar falling between February – March), Holi boasts of more than one explanation to rejoice and frolic. Holi has religious significance for Hindus who celebrate the triumph of goodness over evil through this festival. (more…)
This article is shared and contributed by Mr. Mohan Flora. Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1913646,001100030009.htm
Film industry mourns OP Nayyar’s death Press Trust of India Mumbai, January 28, 2007. Bollywood on Sunday mourned the death of music director OP Nayyar describing him as a composer with a distinctive style whose work was always original. (more…)
This article is written by Mr. Anmol Singh.
Very few know about Master Madan. Master Madan is a singer who prospered in the 1930s as a teenager and passed away in the early 40s at the tender age of 15. It is believed that Master Madan was highly paid and used to sing at the AIR and Darbars of various Princely States during the British Rule. (more…)
This article is written by Mr. Anmol Singh. Persons who wish to add a silver lining to their lives may please contact: binus2000@hotmail.com.
Bollywood is rocking and cash registers ringing. These are exciting times of remakes, remixes and plagiarism, everything sells. In the music field ‘nasal sounds’ has surprisingly made its ascendancy. (more…)
An interesting insight into Naushad’s music and the relevence of Rafi-Lata in his music as written by i m sathya with his analysis as appeared in freehomepages.com – mohanflora
The question arises – has there ever been a better composer ? Naushad saab’s credentials and his claim to being the greatest ever composer was established during the golden years of the early 50s when a series of musicals flowed from the Master’s baton each vying with the other for the Best. (more…)
The article is written by Sajdah@HF. The video presentation is from mohdrafi.com.
It is that time of the year again – the season of goodwill and bonhomie when all is supposed to be well with the world. And true to spirit, it was on this day in the year 1924 a Mohd. Rafi is born. (more…)
From, Binu Nair, binus2000@hotmail.com (posted by Mr. Anmol Singh)
Maestro M o h d. R a f i S a a b, singer par excellence, paragon of humility and piety, strode the musical landscape of the century like a meteor – enchanting haunting generations of music lovers across all borders. The melody and music Mohd Rafi created and pioneered during 36 long years of his career in Hindi music – has withstood the test of time. (more…)