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Oh! Take Me With You….

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006

This article is written by sajdah@HF in tribute to the loving memory of Naushad Ali.

Naushad Ali ! The name conjures up a never ending stream of haunting unforgettable compositions that we’ve made a part of us. In the galaxy of Hindi movie music, he spun in a different orbit altogether. Take any one of his compositions ! Even his harshest critic wouldn’t dare to call it crass or tacky — such was his supreme command over his brand of music. (more…)


BBC Interview of Rafi Sahab in 1977

Monday, May 1st, 2006

Here is an audio treat – the audio interview of the legend. This was in Brittania, during 1977 while Rafi Sahab was on world tour. My thanks to Shuklas@HF for providing us all this interview. The transcript of the interview is below. Just read through and listen to Rafi Sahab speak in his soft voice. How transparent he is in his thoughts.

Mohd Rafi, jo lagta hai abhi kal taq jo hamare darmiyan the, aur phir voh chale gaye. Abhi chand baras huve jo woh London aaye the; unse ghulmil kar baatein ho rahin thi. Yakeen nahin aata jitni oonche unki taane thi, use se bhi oonchi aasmaanon mein unhone basera kar liya hai, aur jitne neechi unki sur the, unhe us se bhi zyada neechi need aagayi hai. Mohd Rafi, marhoom. (more…)


Birthday Tribute to Rafi Sahab, 24th December 2005

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

A Program that was conceived and presented by Mr. Unni Menon incelebration of the joyous occassion of Rafi Sahab’s birthday on 24th December 2005.

Here is the program that was conceived and presented by Mr. Unni Menon incelebration of the joyous occassion of Rafi Sahab’s birthday on 24th December 2005. This program was created to be played on Hamara Forums Radio. With his permission, I take the pleasure in posting the entire program along with the transcript. (more…)


The immortal Rafi

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

Article from The Hindu Business Line. Contributed by Mohan Flora.

Shammi Kapoor hero-worshipped him, Dilip Kumar was grateful that “Rafi saab sang with so much emotion, that it lightened the burden on the actor during song sequences”. (more…)


The Rafi-Kishore saga

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

The following article appeared in The Statesman,Calcutta, on Aug.7 th 2005. It will give more food for thought to the ongoing debate about the Rafi personality and magic – Mohan Flora .

Mohd. Rafi was the greatest playback singer, asserts Ranjan Das Gupta as he pays tribute on the melody kings 25th death anniversary. Rafi was a classically trained singer while Kishore was naturally endowed with excellent resonance. The latter was a versatile genius, singer, music director, actor, writer and director all rolled into one. Both were proficient singers but had separate individual styles. (more…)


Rafi’s unmatched track record

Sunday, February 26th, 2006

Article by K. Pradeep. Contributed by Mohan Flora.

Many of Mohammed Rafi’s songs exist only in the collections of his ardent fans.

Some of Rafi’s unheard melodies. (more…)


Tribute to Mohammad Rafi by various artists – Super Records

Sunday, February 5th, 2006

This article is by extenok@HF.

This ten song compilation was released in late 2005 under Super Records and advertised on various television channels with video clippings of the artists performing in a musical night. (more…)


Udit Narayan – A Rafian!

Monday, January 30th, 2006

This article was shared by Sajjad@HF

No image-managed guise, conceit, pretence or airs. Just a whole lot of talent and a musical repertoire carefully shaped over the years – that’s Udit Narayan, the humblest yet the most gifted singer in the Hindi music industry. (more…)


Aai Baharon Ki Shaam

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

Article by Pradeep.

A song from Wapas, that takes the listener to the fantasy world full of dreams, clouds, open skies, moonlight, chillair, flowers etc., Rafi Sahab has breathed his emotions that takes us all into the virtual world. Lyrics by Majrooh Sahab and music by Laxmikant Pyarelal. (more…)


Rafi Sahab did not get Bharat Ratna

Saturday, January 28th, 2006

This article is by Amooly@HF.

So what if Rafi Saab if didn’t get the Bharat Ratna he still lives in our hearts, his name is indelibly linked for all time with Sangeet and Poetry, the great Tansen was probably the ‘Rafi’ of his time. Rafi Saab is one of the few people that would have graced the Bharat Ratna, rather than the award gracing him. (more…)