Rafi Memorial Award conferred on playback singer Sharda
This news is shared by Mr. Hashim Khan and Ms. Ruhi Khan, founder and president of Rafi Lovers Cirlce, Calcutta.
Playback singer of the sixties and seventies, Sharda, who shot into fame with her chartbuster hits, “Titli Udi†from the film Suraj, and “Duniya Ki Sair Karlo†from around the world was felicated at a grand concert titled ‘remembering Shanker- Jaikishen with Sharda’ which was held on 25th Aug, 2007 at Kolkata’s kalamandir auditorium. The programme was presented by ‘Rafi lovers circle’ – a group of music lovers dedicated to the revival of evergreen songs of mohd rafi from the golden era of hindi film sangeet.
Poster of Rafi Saab performing during a live show with Shankar Jaikishan and Sharda displayed at the Lobby for all to see.
The seasoned singer, winner of two filmfare awards, enthralled the packed auditorium by singing some of her popular songs. The songs were:
| Song | Film |
|---|---|
| 1. Titli udi, ud jo chali | Suraj |
| 2. Duniya ki sair kar lo | Around the World |
| 3. Dekho mera dil machal gaya | Suraj |
| 4. Jeena yahan marna yahan | Mera Naam Joker |
| 5. Jane chaman shola badan | Gumnaam |
| 6. Leja leja-leja mera dil | An Evening in Paris |
| 7. Kahan ja raha hai tu aai janewale | Seema ( old ) |
| 8. Jab bhi ye dil udaas hota hai | Seema ( new ) |
The programme took off with a salutation to Mohd Rafi, who was nominated by both Times of India and Hindustan Times, on India’s 60th Independence, as one of the 60 icons who gave impetus and shape to india’s trajectory. Amidst a standing ovation, the Mohamed Rafi memorial award 2007 was conferred upon Sharda, by Ruhi Khan, founder president of the Rafi lovers circle. With this concert, the circle completed 10 years in their quest to present timeless melodies of Rafi Saab, packaged in different themes and nostalgic flavours.
Sharda and Ruhi Khan at the Kalamandir Auditorium, prior to the commencement of the show.
Shardajee’s mail to Rafi Lovers Circle after she returned to Mumbai
Dear Hashimji & Ruhiji
Thank you for the materials you have sent. I will never forget the affection & respect you had shown me when I was there. I feel very blessed to have got your friendship & I thank God for his grace.
Give my regards to all your group & friends & my special thanks & blessings to Sarosh.
I will be leaving for USA on sept 22nd. Please send some photographs & videos as early as possible.
With regards, Sharda.
Great, keep going.
PLEASE PUT ALL SONGS OF RAFI SAHIEB AND SHAEDAMADAM ;;;;;;;;;;; I;;WANT TO HEAR ALL DOIT SONGS THIS PAIR.;; S;;;;;;; ONCE AGAIN I REQUEST MY LOVELY SONGS FOR EVER AND EVER please
sharda jis……..songs are realy greatfull…like: TITLI UDI UD KE CHALI, CHALE JANA ZARA THEHRO……. & JANE DE JANE DE………
Sharada Mam songs are really great. I love the song of Jeevitha Chakaram. Suraj
i would be very thankfull if i get a information regarding a song sung by Mohammed Rafi sahab under shanker Jaikishan. it may be recorded in the early 70’s i presume. starting word is baharo. not the song from suraj but some other film. i hearld it frome radio srilanka.
if anybody can help me i would be very happy.
A true melody lover of rafi which become lively by sharda once again jab bhi ye dil udas hota hai .thanx to ruhi n hashim khan for remembering rafi the immortal soul n legendry voice
A true fan of rafi’s voice n melody which is unmatchable n soul touching.thanks for tribute n remembering him by sharda
Are you guys talking about the same KK who sang Pal?
I really love his voice.
I am lover of Music and specially Mohd Rafi Sahib, & Asha Ji. To me, no body will ever match quality of their voice, style, emotions ….. etc.
I keep searching for more & more of their numbers and one place in Delhi Meena Bazar is Shah Music Centre. Often I have to compromise on qulity of the recording. Can anyone guide me to a place where I can get the Orignal song recorings. That is is it possible to visit Archives of the films and do they have the provision of providing Orignal recordings.
My next request is Asha ji song scored for Mitti Mein Sona – Punchho na hamein. But it has only one stanza. Many years back I just got the chance to listen the 2nd stanza on radio. tried very hard but could get it even at Shah Music Centre. Can enyone help please.
Aftab
Many singers have been compared to great rafi sahib but please don’t forget
you do not compare yourself or anybody else as a matter of fact to God.
as far as i’m concerned he is and will always remain the god of hindi songs.
you only have to listen to his songs no matter how old they still jump at you with the same feelings and emotions . How many songs can do the same these days. All rafi sahib songs are still as alive today as they were the day they were recorded and long may they continue.Thank you god for giving us
this great treasure which shall all cherish in our hearts for ever.
best wishes and regards
dave saggu
Anyone’s admiration should not be taken to show low to others. So there should not be any comparision between legends. They were and will be revered for their work and calibre which they delivered. We should quit the habit of criticising others and admiring personal likes. However, this is forgotten series. I wrote just because only today itself i could find this site. I am a Shanker Jaikishen fan and i breathe S-J. Regarding Hashim Bhai and Ruhi ji’s organisation it could be said that they are doing a job, word fails to admire them. CARRY ON……..we just think the events but you materialise them. Music is above all.
Shardaji composed a beautiful song in “Maa Bahen Aur Biwi”, sung by Rafi Saheb and Shardaji separetely! Anybody need it, can mail me, I have Rafi Saheb’s version, a must for all Rafi Saheb’s fans.
melodiousrafi@yahoo.com
Remembering the immortal and gifted singer on his 84th birth anniversary. A true fan of the great rafi I grew listening to his melodies. His light romantic songs sung for Rajendra Kumar and Shammi Kapur are a delight. Infact I always rejoice when I see his singing personally on stage. I had an ambition to watch rafi performing live on stage, but, alas it cannot be fulfiled. Rafi passed away at a young age. I suggest that the Govt. of India should postumoustly present Bharat Ratna to Late Rafi for his great contribution to India, after the legendary Lata. It is sad that the great singer will not be able to receive it personally if at all the award is given to him this year.
DEAR RAFI FANS
BESIDE ” MAA BAHEN AUR BIWI ” AND ” HAZAR HAATH ” , SHARDAJI HAS GIVEN MUSIC DIRECTION FOR ANOTHER FILM CALLED ” MANDIR MASJID “.
IN THIS FILM, THERE IS AN EXCELLENT SONG OF RAFI SAHAB . THE SONG IS
A SAD TYPE AND CAN BE TREATED AS A COLLECTOR’S SONG !
REGARDS/ A.T.M. SALIM.
Thanks a lot to mr.Imtiyaz A. Sharif and saleem bhai,
i thank you both for providing me with the knowledge regarding the song i have now come to know that it is from the movie “dard” and the beautiful composition was by khayyam sahib.
There is such a hot debate going on between groups one for Rafi and the other for KK. Its funny and fanatic at times as to have a tussle on these two greats. KK was a natural genius, he had spontanteous character whether he would sing, mimic, act, etc. Rafi on the other hand was a formally trained crooner, who could sing any song and carry it on his voice alone. For me the closest who could come to Rafi is none other than SP Balakrishna. perhaps the Hindi belt people dont know much about him but one should listen to him.
To Sum up please try this and find for yourself where the finer nuances of singing lies.
1. If you want to sing Rafi’s tunes unless you emote closing your eyes and singing with your heart – you will not get there and KK’s even the most difficult songs it needs a little or no emotion try out a couple of them or I will help you out.
Rafi’s/ KK Simple melodies – Teri Pyaari Pyaari soorath ko kisi ki nazar na lage/ Tere bin soone – nayan hamaare
KK – Hawaaon pe likh do hawaaon ke naam – hum anjaan pardesion ka salaam/ Dekha hai zindagi ko – kuchh ithna qareeb se.
You can evaluate them yourselves.
Mind you – this is without any prejudies or bias – they were both genius
Hi Vikas
Ahle dil yoon bhi nibha lete hain – this song is perhaps sung by Lata and the music is by RD. I am close to getting the name of the movie. I think it is—— will post to you later. by the way my email is rabuma2003@yahoo.com. perhaps _ Agar thum Na hote if I am correct.
Reg. post 53 of Mr. Vikas Sharma, the song “ahle dil yoon bhi nibha lete hain, dard seene mein chhupa lete hain”. This is the title song of film “Dard” and the beautiful composition is made by Khayyam Sahab.
to all the rafiaans athough this portal belongs to rafi sahib whom i worship but i m desperate for a song sung by lata mangeshkar can anyone please tell me from which movie the song is
“AHLE DIL YU BE NIBHA LETE HAI DARD SENE MAIN CHUPA LETE HAI”.
THANX PLZ REPLY
mr shashank chicermane and mr. mohammed parvez are doing a great job
providing all the rafiaans with what they want.
we all rafi sahib should be highly grateful and thankful to the great rafi sahib
fan MR.SHASHANK CHICKERMANE FOR PROVIDING THIS SITE WITH INDBLOWING AND AWESOME PICTURES OF RAFI SAHIB.
SHASHANK CHICKERMANE HAS BEEN CONTRIBUTING SIGNIFICANTLY TO THIS SITE ALMOST ON REGULAR BASIS BY PROVIDING THOSE SPECTECULAR PICTURES OF RAFI SAHIB.
SHASHANK CHICKERMANE SIR WE ALL SALUTE TO U FOR UR EFFORTS.