This article is by Rajiv Vijayakar. Taken from SCREEN Aug. 4th. 2006.
His was a universal voice. While that statement is true enough, the colossus that was Mohammed Rafi was yet associated in particular with Dilip Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Biswajeet, Joy Mukerji, Guru Dutt and Johnny Walker. (more…)
From Wikipedia.
Mohammed Rafi is perhaps the most famous Hindi playback singer of yesteryears. Rafi still remains popular in South Asia and in countries like UK, Kenya, West Indies etc. where South Asian immigrants have settled. He continues to inspire many new Bollywood playback singers like Sonu Nigam. (more…)
Article from the web.
Mohammed Rafi left us 26 years ago, but, his songs still continue to haunt us. Rafi’s melifluous voice suited many. His lively lilting voice has been for the who is who of Bollywood’s stars from thespian Dilip Kumar to the evergreen Dev Anand to the showman Raj Kapoor to Shammi Kapoor, Biswajit, (more…)
An article from hindu.com
Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar who has over the years mesmerised people with her voice, gave her audience a chance to listen to her once more – this time in a different tune, with noted singer Sonu Nigam being her host. (more…)
An article from cybernoon.com.
We stock a large collection of his songs and are expecting good sales in the coming week… Chaudhvi ka Chand, Yeh Reshmi Zulfe, Chand Mera Dil, Teri Bindiyan Re…. There wouldn’t be anyone in India who hasn’t heard or hummed a song sung by Mohammad Rafi. The legendary vocalist sang more than 26,000 songs in his long singing career and Monday will be the immortal singer’s 26th death anniversary. (more…)
By Shabana Ansari. http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1044316
I have dedicated my life and voice to keep Rafisaab’s memory alive, says singer Anwar, who religiously performs live on July 31 every year to mark the death anniversary of the legendary Mohammed Rafi. (more…)
Meet Fuzail Rafi, Rafi Sahab’s grandson.
The talent show ‘Mera Star Superstar’ which aims at unearthing young talent in singing, acting and dancing (between the ages 5-14 years) saw a surprise entrant. Fuzail Rafi (12), grandson of the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi was declared the first runner-up in the audition rounds. (more…)
This information is gathered form Internet news.
Indian music group Doha Waves will organise a concert in honour of legendary singer Mohamed Rafi as part of the Indian Independence Day celebrations. Doha Waves has been conducting events in memory of the late singer for more than a decade. (more…)
Article by Pawan Kumar for Tribune India. Contributed by Mohan Flora.
The SAD-BJP organised a cultural memorial function at the native village of legendary playback singer Mohmmad Rafi, here today. Mr Navjot Singh Sidhu, BJP MP, who was present, among others, announced a grant of Rs 21 lakh for the development of the village and the Majitha constituency. (more…)
Article from Tribune India, contributed by Naveen@HF.
No one could have imagined that a small boy, who was a school dropout, would one day rule the Bollywood music scene. Varinder Walia recounts the story of the boy’s transformation from very ordinary ‘Pheeko’ to noted playback singer Mohammad Rafi. (more…)