Rafi Foundation: Spreading The Maestro’s Sweet Music
This article is by Mr. Binu Nair
MUSIC, Melody and Mohd Rafi begs to be said in the same breath say ardent Mohd Rafi fans who have formed the Rafi Foundation – a platform to bring Rafi lovers of the world together and take forward the unparalled singers ‘great works of art’ to the next generation of music lovers. Mr.Binu Nair, an NRI from Dubai formed the Rafi Foundation a year ago and within a year the unit has spread to many states in India and to cities like New York, London and the Gulf states.
The melody and music that Mohd.Rafi created, crafted and pioneered during the forty years of his career has stood the test of time and his mellifluous vocals rises like a glorious tide caressing the soul with songs for every mood and for every occassion – making music itself proud, says Mr.Nair who holds a musical event by the name Saturday Night RAFI Fever every second saturday of the month at Sion Koliwada, where Rafi lovers and Rafi centric singers, sing their hearts out .
Nostalgic Melodies such as ‘Caravan gujar gayi’, Tujhe kya sunaao mere dilruba, Tera Kaam hai jalna parwane, Mujhe tumse mohabbat hai and many other soulful numbers from the golden era of hindi film music can be heard on the day and u will spot ace leg spinner Padmakar Shivalkar singing hands folded looking up at and singing Oh Duniya ke Rakhwale , the Rafi classic and Mr.Ramakant Achrekar Sir, Sachin Tendulkars coach listening in rapt attention along with music lovers the classics made immortal by indian music giants.
The legends of the Music industry are honoured and their works and association with Mohd Rafi also discussed. Rafi Foundation also brings out a Music Magazine by the name Sargam on Dec 24 Rafi’s birth day and also on July 31 the singers death anniversary. On May 10th, at Naushad Hall the third part of Saturday Night Rafi Fever will be held and Rafi lovers can enjoy yet another musical evening in Sion Koliwada.
Rafi sahab ko ek choti si shradhanjali:
रफ़ी दी ग्रेट
तू ही वो अज़ीम है, तू ही वो अज़ीम है
जिसकी आवाज़ हर दिल में मुद्दत से बसी है
आज भी रश्क करता है तेरी आवाज़ पे फलक
आज भी तेरी आवाज़ पे झूमती ये ज़मीं है
जितनी बार सुनो मुँह से निकलती है वाह
बेमिसाल तेरी आवाज़ की वो जादूगरी है
ज़माना गुज़रा रफ़ी तुमको इस जहाँ से गये
बढ़ती ही जाती तेरे चाहने वालों से ज़मीं है
भूपेंद्र सिंह कज़ला
HAPPY BIRTH DAY to the one and ONLY Mohd. Rafi
U LIVE FOR EVER
the people of afghanistan loves you rafi saab proud that ur a muslim
I am a light music singer based in Dubai. I would like to participate whenever you conduct programmes on Mohd.Rafi’s memory in Dubai.
to : Pallavi harshal pradhan :
thanks for the compliments but one fact will remail and that’s : even if 10 binu nairs are not there, rafi saahebs works will remain “always alive” – since his output of classics and humanitarian conduct is unparelled and unconquerable, unlike mount everest. rafi saaheb has no end for the gods wished it this way – his songs and life are always a great source for living life.
please continue seeing this great site and send your article to : sargam magazine, binus2000hotmail.com and happy listening of rafi saahebs immortal works.
binu nair, rafi foundation, mumbai.
dear binuji,let me thank u from bottom of my heart 4keeping memories of Rafi saab alive and propagating his work,his name is synonymous with music,I wish 2 publish article on rafisaab,can u guide me?
Mohammad Rafi Live Programe In London
pradip ji : anyone can enter the internet portals and presently a spam writer who is also a behroopiya/imposter has visited this site. he is coming in a new name and please check his credentials before giving him the freedom to spoil the spirit and sanity of this great mohd rafi website.
it has taken years to build this set-up and one should’nt be easily allowed to spoil the sanctity of this website.
to give an example, a chap was sending everyone not agreeing to his post to the hospital for medical check-ups. is he now operating in a new name.
i have my doubts and please check these fraudsters.
binu nair, rafi foundation, mumbai…
On 28th May, three rafi bakhts visited rafi saahebs “mazhar” – resting place and offered prayers and seeked rafi saaheb’s blessings. the boss or master –
naushad saaheb rests diagnolly opposite and most of the veterans/legends like majrooh, sahir, talat saaheb, madhubala – are at this site which is near santacruz police station – juhu.
three music lovers which included pravin mhaske, hanif mohd, kakaji naushad visited the site and prayed at this holy place – which has become the last addres of our legends.
binu nair, rafi foundation, mumbai.
jawaid naseem ji: thanks for a few good words and i will store this in my heart for a long time.
we have a mission and we will go ahead. rafi saahebs caravan is too big to be ignored and even the deaf and blind – will love our mission – that of celebrating rafi saahebs works.
as for some arm-chair 2-minute critics, all the best to them; they are only playing their role which is suitable to them.
for me the mission of rafi saaheb is more important and assuring that ” we will all go ahead ” and succeed.
thanks once again….
binu nair, rafi foundation… mumbai; binus2000@hotmail.com
BINU JI!
SAAF AUR SEEDHI SI EK BAAT
JO KUCHH AAP NE KIYA AUR KAR RAHAY HAIN RAFI SAHEB KI AAWAZ KI TARAH “INCOMPARABLE” HAI, AB JIS KE MAN MEIN JO AAYE KAHTA RAHAY,AAP APNI APNI MANZIL KI JAANIB BADHTAY JAEN,HUM JAISE LOGON KI MUHABBAT AUR DUA AAP KE SAATH HAI, AGAR MAIN AAP KE KISI KAAM AASAKA TO KHUSHI HOGI,MERA NUMBER AAP KE PAAS HAI JAB JI CHAHAY KISI BHI WAQT MUJHE CALL KARLEN,AUR HAAN……AAP AKELAY NAHIN HAZARON AAP KE SAATH HAIN, YEH AUR BAAT KE KUCHH TO THODI DOOR SAATH CHALENGAY AUR KUCHH BAHUT DOOR TAK….
JAWAID NASEEM
09836540639
jawaid77in@yahoo.com
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Dearest Rafi fans
Just found this opportunity to share my feelings about the greatest melody king of this world!
When I am depressed or stressed, all I have to do is to turn on a Mohd Rafi Sahab number and I forget everything else. Completely destressed, I think I am lucky to live in this world with Rafi Sahab’s melodies available to me!
Yaad Na Jaaye Beete Dinon Ki – Jaake Na Aya Jo Din Dil Kyon Pukrae Unhe Dil Kyon Pukare
Meri Awaaz Suno Meri Awaaz Suno – Meine k Phool Jo Seene Pe Sajaa Rakha Tha – Uske Parde Mein Tumhen Dil Se Laga Rakha Tha
Chal Ud Jaa Re Panchi Ke Ab Ye Desh Huwa Begana
Mera To Jo Bhi Kadam Hai O Teri Raah Main Hai
Ye Duniya Usiki – Jamana Usika – Mohabbat Mein Jo Ho Saka Kisika
I am wondering, at my age of 47, who in this wide world can even produce these songs at even 40% of its original effect!
That is the greatness of our Rafi Sahab. He spoke through his voice, his rendering of lyrics was always clear and sweet, he made us identify with his songs, he made us feel his songs ….
Please listen to Ankhiyan Sang … Absolute masterpiece – one and only Rafi can create this magnificient effect ….
Just type Ankhiyan Sang in youtube search and this is the first entry
God bless you and may Rafi Sahab’s soul be always in peace!
Venkatesh
Dr.Khaja saaheb:
thanks for the kind words : jis dil mein mohabbat hai khuda wahi rehta hai. rafi saaheb hamare dil me hain aur hamen lagta hai ke humen sab kuch mil gaya. jab rafi saaheb hamare dil mein hai to hamen “aur kya chaahiye”.
Please click on Sargam on the masthead of this site and see the subscription rates of sargam which is brought out three times a year. Please write to me in the alternative and full details will be given.
binu nair : binus2000@hotmail.com mumbai.
Janab Binu Nair Sahab, Adab Araz hai,
Rafi Sahab se aapki khurbath kuch is tarah hai.
” Mandir me hai maujud na masjid me chupa hai
Jis dil me mohabbath hai usi dil me khuda hai ”
Keep up the good work.
How can I get the copy of “Sargam. Please advise me.
With regards to all Rafi lovers.
long live Rafi Sahab.
Dr. Khaja Aliuddin,
Chicago
Good Evening to all Rafi Lovers
Rafi Foundation is a great platform for all Rafi Lovers in the world to join hands and we all ever thankfull to Sri Binu Nair Ji for his great work. Sargam Magazine is a heart of Rafi Foundation to reach all music lovers.
With deep regards to all
Biman Baruah
Sivasagar, Assam.
samshad ji : hamare upar yeh sab bade logon ka krupa hai aur rafi saaheb hamara sab kuch hai…..
zindagi mein kushi mili to unke gaane se aur unka life se.
thankyou sir.
binu nair.
Nair sahab aapke kya kahne…bahut acchi koshish hai.
Jannat se RAFI SAHAB bhi aapko duwayen dete honge…!!
Great job Mr.Binu Nair.
I’m proud of you.
God Bless You.
murthy ji and Sargam subscribers : yes . we will stick to 3 issues in a year and the next is coming out in July and the next in december – this year.
the delay is regretted and we appreciate the patience of our supporters and patrons.
Binu Nair, Sargam Magazine , rafi foundation, mumbai. 0 9833 250 701
The name of Mohammed Rafi Saheb should be written in golden alphabets.
Binuji, the SARGAM magazine was to come thrice a year and the only issue we got was of Oct 2007. The next issue was due in Feb 2008 itself. Will it now be a half-yearly magazine as reported by you in the article ??
since the age of about 7 i have been/will be listening to the magical n melodious voice of rafisaab..whom i worship as he is than GOD to me…today i am 57…enjoying his divine voice…his is the real masters voice…my day starts with his countless songs of all moods n ocasions of life….ends my day with his golden fountain of melodies…i am very great fan …but i am middle class person…otherwise i could hv made memorial in his memory relaying his songs 24 hrs for the future generation to listen n enjoy his melodious voice that from GOD like man called MOHD RAFISAAB…..my kudos to rafi foundation to keep his music alive…last week saw his cemetry through ur webcite…y not made pucca grave n memorial there…. my salute to ur efforts…i will extend whole hearted co operation to ur(mr.nair) dedicated efforts…………..RAFISAAB WAS/IS/WILL BE GREATEST SINGER N HUMANBEING……
one like Mohd Rafi and Sachin Tendulkars not having Bharat Ratna award and some one like Lata Ji had!!!!!!!!!!!!!???I can understnat why Mohd rafi not having maybe who giving award they are so young or they don’t know anything about music or they think that Mohdd Rafi is from other world because his magic voice really take you to other world but Sachin Tendulkars is one of the greatest player also not having it mean that award is not made for great people