By: Dr Souvik Chatterji

Mohammad Rafi sahib remains one of the greatest singers of all times and it is difficult to infer which composer had the best combination with Rafi Sahab.

On his death anniversary on 31^st July, 2017, great Rafi Sahab is remembered all across the world. He is considered one of the greatest singers of all times. If we look back at his combination with best composers of all times it is difficult to infer which composer had the best combination with Rafi Sahab. Continue to the article

A Musical Tribute to Actor Vinod Khanna by Biman Baruah

Mohammed Rafi Sahab sung “Zindegi Tu Bewafaa Hain Ek Din Thukrayeegee…2, Maut Mehbooba Hain Aapne Saath Lekar Jayeegee, Marke Jine Ki Aada Jo Duniya Ko Dikhlayeega, Woh Muqaddar Ka Sikander… Janemaan Kehelayeega”. (more…)

by Nadeem Sundoo

I know that this is indeed a very sensitive topic – nevertheless I feel that I must write about it. The reason for this is that I time and again find articles arguing that Lata Mangeshkar is a better singer than Muhammad Rafi. (more…)

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We, Hindi movie retro-music lovers always compare the present day music to that of the songs from fifties and sixties, and always the present day numbers are found wanting in so many ways. We either find fault with the loud orchestra or the meaningless lyrics or the way the singers have rendered and compare them (more…)

By: J.K. Bhagchandani

It always was my profound desire to visit places in Mumbai associated with Rafi sahab (his residence, his grave, Mohd. Rafi Chowk in Bandra etc.). In-spite of couple of visits to Mumbai in last few years, this desire never got fulfilled until recently on his birthday on 24^th Dec. 2016 when I was on a visit to Mumbai for about 7-8 days and made it a point to spare this auspicious day to fulfill my wish. As I had thought it be, the day turned be a one of the greatest for me. It was like a pilgrimage.
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By Achal Rangaswamy from Ahmedabad

A recently released movie had an absolutely irrelevant , irreverent and rude remark about Rafi Sahab and his penchant for singing only sad songs that were meant to make the singer and his listeners cry. (more…)

By Souvik Chatterji

Music lovers all across the world remember, the unforgettable musical maestro Mohd Rafi, on his birth anniversary on 24^th December, 2016. He had died in 1980 and 28 years passed after his death. Yet he had created an everlasting appeal during his 35 years illustrious career which has not faded away at all. (more…)

By Swaminathan Rajan

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By: Dr Souvik Chatterji

On his death anniversary on 31^st July, 2016, great Mohammed Rafi is remembered all across the world. He is considered one of the greatest singers of all times. Rafi Sahab remained an eternal singer. Even after more than 36 years of death, his songs had remained immortal and relevant even today. (more…)

By Achal Rangaswamy

The family was driving down the Expressway connecting Ahmedabad to Baroda and some radio station was playing songs randomly. When the family travels together, I don’t necessarily get the freedom to play just my own favourites only.

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