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Mohammed Rafi

Mohammed Rafi
Background information
Birth name Mohammed Rafi
Born December 24, 1924
Origin Kotla Sultanpur, Punjab, British India
Died July 31, 1980
Genre(s) Hindi and Regional Playback
Occupation(s) Singer
Instrument(s) Vocalist
Years active 1944-1980

Mohammed Rafi (Hindi: मोहम्मद रफ़ी, Urdu: محمد رفیع, December 24, 1924 – July 31, 1980) was an Indian playback singer. He has sung in many Indian languages like Hindi, Marathi and Telugu, but he is chiefly remembered for his songs from Hindi cinema (also known as Bollywood). His songs are widely popular in the Indian subcontinent. Image File history File links Information. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 358th day of the year (359th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Punjab was a province of British India. ... Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1877-1901 Victoria  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - January-December 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... is the 358th day of the year (359th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... A playback singer is a singer whose vocals are pre-recorded for use in films. ... Hindi ( , Devanagari: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken mainly in northern and central India, is the official language of the Union along with English. ... Marathi is one of the widely spoken languages of India, and has a long literary history. ... Telugu (తెలుగు) is a Dravidian language (South-Central Dravidian languages) primarily spoken in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is the official language. ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. ... Map of South Asia (see note) This article deals with the geophysical region in Asia. ...

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Early days

Mohammed Rafi was born at Kotla Sultan Singh (or Kotla Sultanpur), a town near Amritsar in undivided Punjab. His father was Hajji Ali Mohammad, and he had five older brothers.[1] Rafi, whose pet name was Pheeko, started singing by imitating chants of a fakir in his village.[1] In 1935-36, Rafi's father shifted to Lahore, and the rest of the family followed later. Rafi's family managed a men's salon in Lahore's Noor Mohalla.[2] His elder brother-in-law Mohammed Hameed was aware of Rafi's love for music and encouraged it. Rafi learnt Hindustani classical music from Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan, Pandit Jiwanlal Matto and Firoze Nizami.[3][4] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Punjab was a province of British India. ... A fakir or faqir (Arabic: فقیر poor) is a Sufi, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic. ...   (Urdu: لاہور, Punjabi: لہور, pronounced ) is the capital of the province of Punjab, and is the second largest city in Pakistan. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... Hindustani Classical Music is an Indian classical music tradition that took shape in northern India in the 13th and 14th centuries AD from existing religious, folk, and theatrical performance practices. ... Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan (b. ... Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan was one of the most influential Hindustani vocalists of the 20th century. ...


One day Rafi and his brother Hameed went to attend a performance by K. L. Saigal. But the legendary singer refused to sing because there was a power failure at the venue. Hameed went up to the organizer to ask whether his brother-in-law could sing to keep the audience quiet. That was Rafi's first public performance, at the age of 13.[3] Kundan Lal (K.L.) Saigal (April 11, 1904 - January 18, 1947) was an Indian actor and singer who is considered the first big superstar of Bollywood, the Hindi film industry centred in Mumbai, but at his time in Calcutta. ...


Rafi was noted by the composer Shyam Sunder, who gave him a chance to sing a duet Soniye nee, Heeriye nee with Zeenat Begum, in the Punjabi film Gul Baloch in 1942 (the film was released in 1944).[5] Rafi was also invited by the Lahore radio station to be a permanent singer with them.[6] Punjabi (also Panjabi; in Gurmukhī, Panjābī in Shāhmukhī) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ...


Initial days in Bombay

In 1944, Rafi decided to move to Bombay (now Mumbai). He was introduced to some leading film producers such as Abdul Rashid Kardar, Mehboob Khan and actor-director Nazeer by Tanvir Naqvi.[2] He contacted the famous music director Naushad with a letter of recommendation from someone. Initially, Naushad used Rafi as part of a chorus. Rafi's first song with Naushad was Hindustan ke hum hain with Shyam Kumar, Alauddin and others, from A. R. Kardar's Pehle Aap (1944). Around the same time, Rafi recorded another song for the film Gaon ki Gori (1944) for the composer Shyam Sunder, Aji dil ho kaaboo mein with G. M. Durrani and chorus. He considered this song as his first Hindi language song.[6] In 1945, Rafi got married to his cousin Bashira, nicknamed "Majhi", in his village.[1] 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... , “Bombay” redirects here. ... Mehboob Khan (1907 - 28 May 1964) was one of the many pioneers of Indian Cinema. ... Naushad Ali (December 25, 1919 - May 5, 2006) was an Indiaan musician. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


In 1945, Rafi also appeared on the screen for the song "Tera Jalwa Jis Ne Dekha" in the film Laila Majnu.[6] He sang a number of songs for Naushad as part of a chorus, including "Mere sapnon ki rani, Roohi Roohi" with K. L. Saigal from the film Shahjahan (1946). Rafi was first noted for the song Tera Khilona Toota Balak from Mehboob Khan's Anmol Ghadi (1946). His duet with Noor Jehan in the film Jugnu 1947, Yahan Badla Wafa Ka became a hit song. Kundan Lal (K.L.) Saigal (April 11, 1904 - January 18, 1947) was an Indian actor and singer who is considered the first big superstar of Bollywood, the Hindi film industry centred in Mumbai, but at his time in Calcutta. ... Noor Jehan (Urdu: نور جہاں) (September 21, 1926 – December 23, 2000) was a famous singer and actress. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


In 1948, Rafi was also noted for the song Suno Suno Aye Duniya Walon Bapuji Ki Amar Kahani, written by Rajendra Krishan. He was invited by the Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to sing at the latter's house. In 1948, Rafi received a silver medal from Nehru on the Indian Independence Day. In 1949, Rafi was given solo songs by music directors such as Naushad (Chandni Raat, Dillagi and Dulari), Shyam Sunder (Bazaar) and Husnalal Bhagatram (Meena Bazaar). Rajendra Krishan (June 6, 1919 Shimla-1988), also credited as Rajinder Krishan/Kishan, was an Indian poet, lyricist and dialogue writer. ... Jawaharlal Nehru (Hindi: , IPA: , from Persian Javâher-e Laal, meaning Red Jewel) (November 14, 1889 – May 27, 1964) was a political leader of the Indian National Congress, a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and the first Prime Minister of Independent India. ...


Rise to fame

Rafi established himself as the number one playback singer in Bollywood with the songs of Baiju Bawra (1952).[6] The songs from Baiju Bawra, O duniya ke rakhwale and Man tarpat Hari darshan ko aaj established Rafi's credentials.[5] The newly-started radio program Binaca Geetmala also played the songs, leading to an increase in their popularity. It is said that Talat Mahmood used to be Naushad's favorite singer. Once Naushad found Talat smoking during a recording. Annoyed, he hired Rafi to sing for Baiju Bawra[citation needed]. Rafi was a devout Muslim refrained from smoking and drinking alcohol. Later, Naushad started using Rafi as the male voice in almost every song composed by him. Rafi sang a total of 149 songs (81 of them solo) for Naushad.[7] Baiju Bawra (Crazy Baiju) released in 1952, is a famous Bollywood film. ... Binaca Geetmala was a highly popular radio countdown show of songs from Indian cinema that was broadcast on Radio Ceylon from 1952 to 1994. ... Talat Mahmood (February 24, 1924 -- May 9, 1998) was an Indian Bollywood singer and actor. ...


In 1950s and 1960s, Rafi became the favorite singer of other composers too, notably O. P. Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishan and Sachin Dev Burman. S D Burman patronized Rafi as the singing voice of Dev Anand in 1950s and 1960s.[8] Rafi's notable songs with S. D. Burman included songs from the movies Tere Ghar ke Saamne (1957), Pyaasa (1957), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Guide (1965), Aradhana (1969) and Abhimaan (1973). O P Nayyar was so impressed with Rafi that he got Rafi to sing a song Man mora baawara for singer-actor Kishore Kumar, in the movie Raagini. Rafi sang for Kishore Kumar in many other movies such as Baaghi, Shehzaada and Shararat.[9] O. P. Nayyar used Rafi and Asha Bhosle for most of his songs. The team created many hit songs in early 1950s and 1960s for movies such as Naya Daur (1957), Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) and Kashmir Ki Kali (1964). Rafi sang a total of 197 numbers (56 solo) for O P Nayyar.[10] The team of Shankar Jaikishan and Rafi is noted for the songs picturized on Rajendra Kumar. Rafi sang a total of 341 numbers (216 solo) for Shankar-Jaikishan.[7] This does not cite any references or sources. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... O. P. Nayyar (1926 - 2007) Omkar Prasad Nayyar (January 16, 1926 - January 28, 2007) was a famous Indian film music director and composer born in Lahore,in undivided India. ... KFP 18:35, 5 Jun 2005 (UTC) Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Sachin Dev Burman (Bengali: )(October 1, 1906 - October 31, 1975) (aka Burman da, also credited as Kumar Sachindra Deo Varman) was one of the most famous Bollywood music composers. ... The current version of the article or section is written like a magazine article instead of the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Pyaasa (Hindi: प्यासा, Urdu: پیاسا; Eternal Thirst in English) is a 1957 Hindi film directed by Guru Dutt. ... Kaagaz Ke Phool (Hindi: कागज़ के फूल, English: Paper Flowers) is a 1959 Hindi film, Guru Dutts last as a director. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Spoiler warning: Aradhana (Worship) is a 1969 Bollywood film starring Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna. ... Abhimaan (Hindi: अभिमान, Urdu: ابھمان, translation: Pride) is a 1973 Bollywood film starring Amitabh Bachchan, his real-life wife, Jaya Bachchan, Asrani and Bindu. ... Kishore Kumar (August 4, 1929 – October 13, 1987) was an Indian film playback singer and comic actor. ... O. P. Nayyar (1926 - 2007) Omkar Prasad Nayyar (January 16, 1926 - January 28, 2007) was a famous Indian film music director and composer born in Lahore,in undivided India. ... Asha Bhosle[1] (Marathi: ) (born September 8, 1933) is an Indian singer. ... Genre:Drama Cast: Dilip Kumar, Vyjyanti Mala, Ajeet, Jeevan Plot: The film is set in post-independence India where Industrialization is slowly creeping in. ... Tumsa Nahin Dekha is a 1957 film produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee for Filmistan- the breakaway studio formed by some old Bombay Talkies hands like Sashadhar. ... Kashmir Ki Kali is a 1964 Indian film directed by Shakti Samanta. ... KFP 18:35, 5 Jun 2005 (UTC) Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Rajendra kumar was the bollywod icon of the 60s and 70s. ...


Rafi got his first Filmfare Award for the title song of Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), composed by Ravi. He got his first National Award for the song Babul Ki Duaen Leti Ja from the film Neel Kamal (1968), also composed by Ravi. Ravi and Rafi produced several other hit songs, in the films such as China Town (1962), Kaajal (1965), and Do Badan (1966). Madan Mohan was another composer whose favorite singer was Rafi. Rafi's first solo with Madan Mohan in Ankhen (1950) "Hum ishq mein barbad hain barbad rahenge" was a great hit.[6] They teamed up to produce many hit songs including Teri Aankhon ke Siva, Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil and Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho. The composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal ("L-P") also patronized Rafi as one of their leading singers since their first released film, Parasmani (1963). Both Rafi and L-P won the Filmfare Awards for the song Chahoonga main tujhe saanjh savere from Dosti. Rafi sang a total of 369 numbers (186 solo) for LP.[7] Rafi sang for many lesser-known composers as well. Once, when a minor composer, Nisar Bazmi (who migrated to Pakistan in early 1960s), did not have enough money to pay him, Rafi charged a fee of one rupee and sang for him. The Filmfare Best Male Playback Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ... // Chaudhvin Ka Chand is a 1960 Hindi feature film directed by M. Sadiq. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ravi Shankar Sharma, better known by his first name Ravi, is an Indian music director, who has composed music for several Hindi and Malayalam films. ... Neel Kamal is a 1968 film directed by Ram Maheshwari. ... Kaajal is a 1965 Hindi movie produced by Pannalal Maheshwari and directed by Ram Maheshwari. ... Do Badan is a 1966 Hindi film. ... Madan Mohan Kohli (June 25, 1924 - July 14, 1975), better known as Madan Mohan, was a famed Bollywood film music director of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. ... Laxmikant and Pyarelal Laxmikant-Pyarelal (also known as LP or Laxmi-Pyare) were a popular Bollywood composer duo, consisting of Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar (1937-1998) and Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma (born 1940). ... The filmfare award. ...


In the 1960s, Rafi was not on good terms with Lata Mangeshkar, the most sought-after female playback singer in Bollywood, over royalty issues. Lata wanted Rafi to back her in demanding a half-share from the five percent song royalty that the film's producer conceded to select composers.[11] But Rafi took a diametrically opposite view, and believed that a playback singer's claim on the filmmaker ended with the payment of agreed fee for the song. During the recording of Tasveer Teri Dil Mein (Maya, 1961), Lata lost her cool with Rafi in a certain passage of the song. Rafi felt belittled, as music director Salil Chowdhury sided with Lata.[12] The situation worsened when Lata Mangeshkar declared that she would no longer sing with Rafi. Rafi stated that he was only so keen to sing with Lata as she was with him.[12] Later, at the insistence of S.D.Burman, the two decided to make up and sing duets, but on a personal level, they were not on good terms. Lata Mangeshkar (Marathi/Hindi:लता मंगेशकर) (born September 28, 1929) is an Indian singer. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...


Between 1950 and 1970, Rafi was the most sought after singer in Bollywood, some say, at the expense of the careers of contemporaries like Manna Dey, Talat Mahmood, and Hemant Kumar.[13] In 1965, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Sri award. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Talat Mahmood (February 24, 1924 -- May 9, 1998) was an Indian Bollywood singer and actor. ... Hemanta Kumar Mukherjee (1920 - 1989) was an Indian film playback singer, composer and producer. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... The Government of India (Hindi: भारत सरकार [1]Bhārat Sarkār), officially referred to as the Union Government, and commonly as Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of a federal union of 28 states and 7 union territories, collectively called the Republic of... Padma Shri (variously spelled Padma Shree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India (generally to Indian citizens). ...


Rafi recorded two hindi songs in English on 7" release in 1968. He also sang a song in Creole language, while his visit to Mauritius in the late 1960s.[3] Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A creole language, or simply a creole, is a stable language that originated from a non-trivial combination of two or more languages, typically with many features that are not inherited from any parent. ...


Rafi recorded two English albums. One of them is Pop Hits. In Bollywood, yodeling is generally associated with Kishore Kumar. But Rafi also used yodeling in some of old songs, such as Hello sweety seventeen (duet with Asha Bhosle), O Chale ho kaha, Dilke Aine main, Unse Rippy Tippy Ho gayee (duet with Geeta Dutt). This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Kishore Kumar (August 4, 1929 – October 13, 1987) was an Indian film playback singer and comic actor. ... Asha Bhosle[1] (Marathi: ) (born September 8, 1933) is an Indian singer. ... Geeta Dutt (November 23, 1930 - July 20, 1972) was an Indian playback singer. ...


Last years

Kishore Kumar overshadowed Rafi as the most sought-after singer in Bollywood in 1970s, starting with the film Aradhana (1969).[11][14] The music for Aradhana was composed by S. D. Burman, and he had used Rafi as the male playback voice for the first two recorded duets, Baaghon Mein Bahaar Hai and Gunguna Rahen Hain Bhanwre.[8] After these two recordings, S D Burman fell ill and his son and assistant, R D Burman, took over the recordings. R D Burman got Kishore Kumar to sing the solos Roop Tera Mastana and Mere Sapnon Ki Rani, which led to Kishore Kumar's popularity. Kishore Kumar's rise and R D Burman's patronage to him sidelined Rafi's career in early 1970s. Some also say that Rafi was advised against singing at the Hajj Pilgrimage, so he deliberately spent the next few months away from the recording studios by living in London. Kishore Kumar (August 4, 1929 – October 13, 1987) was an Indian film playback singer and comic actor. ... Spoiler warning: Aradhana (Worship) is a 1969 Bollywood film starring Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna. ... Sachin Dev Burman (Bengali: )(October 1, 1906 - October 31, 1975) (aka Burman da, also credited as Kumar Sachindra Dev Barman or S. D. Burman) was one of the most famous Bollywood music composers and an all time great Bengalee singer and composer. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... This article is about the Islamic tradition. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...


From 1970-1976, Rafi's output was less, but he sang several hit songs during this period.[15]. Some of his hit songs in early 1970s were with music directors like L-P, Madan Mohan, R. D. Burman and S. D. Burman. Some of Rafi's popular songs from this period include Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil from Heer Ranjha (1970), Chura Liya Hain Tumne from Yaadon Ki Baarat, Yeh Jo Chilman Hain and Itna to Yaad Hain Mujhe from Mehboob Ki Mehndi, Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho from Hanste Zakhm (1973), Gulabi Aankhen from The Train, Aaj Mausam bada Beimaan hai from Loafer (1973), and Jhilmil Sitaron ka from Jeevan Mrityu (1974). Laxmikant and Pyarelal Laxmikant-Pyarelal (also known as LP or Laxmi-Pyare) were a popular Bollywood composer duo, consisting of Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar (1937-1998) and Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma (born 1940). ... Madan Mohan Kohli (June 25, 1924 - July 14, 1975), better known as Madan Mohan, was a famed Bollywood film music director of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Sachin Dev Burman (Bengali: )(October 1, 1906 - October 31, 1975) (aka Burman da, also credited as Kumar Sachindra Dev Barman or S. D. Burman) was one of the most famous Bollywood music composers and an all time great Bengalee singer and composer. ... Heer Ranjha (Punjabi: , ) is one of the four popular tragic romances of the Punjab. ... Yaadon Ki Baraat was a 1973 Bollywood film directed by Nasir Hussain. ... Mehboob Ki Mehndi is a 1971 Hindi movie produced and directed by H S Rawail. ... The Train is a 1964 war movie written by Franklin Coen and Frank Davis, and directed by John Frankenheimer. ...


Rafi made a comeback as a leading playback singer in mid-1970s. In 1974, he won the Film World magazine Best Singer Award for the song Teree Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Qadam Aaj Ke Baad (Hawas) composed by Usha Khanna.[7] In 1977, he won both Filmfare Award and the National Award for the song Kya Hua Tera Wada from the movie Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, composed by R. D. Burman.[8] Rafi did playback for Rishi Kapoor in films like Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Sargam (1979) and Karz (1980). The qawwali Pardah Hai Pardah from Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) was a superhit. Rafi gave many other hit songs in late 1970s, notably for the films Laila Majnu (1976), Apnapan (1978), Qurbani, Dostana (1980) and The Burning Train (1980). Usha Khanna who was born in the city of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh in India in 1942, was, and still is the only established female music director in Indian film industry. ... Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin is a 1977 Indian Hindi movie. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Rishi Kapoor in Bobby (1973) Rishi Kapoor (born September 4, 1952 in Mumbai) is an Indian Bollywood actor. ... Amar Akbar Anthony is an Indian movie about three brothers separated in childhood who grow up under three different religions. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Swara. ... Karz is a village in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, near the city of Kandahar. ... Qawwali (Urdu: قوٌالی, Hindi: क़वाली) is the devotional music of the Chishti Sufis of the Indian Subcontinent. ... Pardah Hai Pardah is a Qawwali style song from the Bollywood 1977 film, Amar Akbar Anthony. ... Amar Akbar Anthony is an Indian movie about three brothers separated in childhood who grow up under three different religions. ... Laila Majnu is a 1976 Hindi movie based on the legendary story of the two lovers. ... Qurbani is a 1980 Indian Hindi movie. ... Dostana is a 1980 Hindi movie. ... The Burning Train was a Hindi movie released in 1980. ...


On Thursday, July 31, 1980 after composing the song Shaam phir kyun udaas hai dost for the movie Aas Paas with Laxmikant-Pyarelal (L-P), Rafi asked if he could leave for home. L-P were surprised because Rafi would be the last person to leave the recording session.[16] While leaving, Rafi said once again "OK. I will leave." Rafi died at 10.50 p.m. on the same day due to a massive heart attack. His funeral procession was one of the largest Mumbai ever witnessed. Shammi Kapoor, who was shooting outside Mumbai, rushed back to attend his funeral in Mumbai. Later, the Padma Shri Mohammed Rafi Chowk in the Bandra suburb of Mumbai was named after him.[17] is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Acute myocardial infarction (AMI or MI), more commonly known as a heart attack, is a disease state that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart is interrupted. ... Shammi Kapoor in Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) Shammi Kapoor (born October 21, 1931) is an actor in Hindi films. ... , Mumbai as seen from Bandra Reclamation A stall on Linking Road Bandra (Marathi : वांद्रे) is a suburb of Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), popularly nick-named Queen Of The Suburbs. It is home to a railway station on the Mumbai Suburban Railway, Western line. ... , “Bombay” redirects here. ...


In his last years, Rafi was involved in controversy over Lata Mangeshkar's entry in the Guinness Book of World Records. In a letter dated June 11, 1977 to the Guinness Book of World Records, Rafi had challenged the claim that Lata Mangeshkar has recorded the maximum number of songs ("not less than 25,000" according to Guinness). After receiving a rather escapist reply from Guinness, in a letter dated November 20, 1979, he wrote: "I am disappointed that my request for a reassessment vis-a-vis Ms Mangeshkar's reported world record has gone unheeded.".[17] After Rafi's death, in its 1984 edition, the Guinness Book of Word Records stated Lata Mangeshkar's name for the "Most Recordings" but also stated: "Mohammad Rafi (d 1 Aug 1980) [sic] claimed to have recorded 28,000 songs in 11 Indian languages between 1944 and April 1980.".[18] Many fans of Rafi state that he has sung over 28,000 songs. However, according to the available figures, Rafi has sung 4,516 Hindi film songs, 112 non-Hindi film songs, and 328 private (non-film) songs from 1945 to 1980.[18] The Guinness Book entries for both Rafi and Lata were later removed in 1991. The Guinness Book of Records (or in recent editions Guinness World Records, and in previous US editions Guinness Book of World Records) is a book published annually, containing an internationally recognized collection of superlatives: both in terms of human achievement and the extrema of the natural world. ... is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... (Redirected from 1 August) This article is in need of attention. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...


After death

Rafi's song from the film Gumnaam (1966), Jaan Pehechaan Ho, was used on the soundtrack of Ghost World (2001). The film opens with the lead character dancing around in her bedroom to a video of Gumnaam.[19] Several of Rafi's unreleased songs will be used for an upcoming film titled Sorry Madam.[20] Gumnaam (Urdu for unknown or anonymous) is a 1965 Bollywood film directed by Raja Nawathe and starring Manoj Kumar, Nanda, Helen and Mehmood. ... Ghost World is a 2001 film by Terry Zwigoff, based on a graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, also titled Ghost World. ... Sorry Madam is an upcoming movie that was originally slated for production and release in the 1970s, but was shelved due to certain constraints.[1] It was to have been directed by the late Dilip Bose, and is now to be directed by his sons, Diwakar and Dipankar Bose. ...


The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will be releasing a CD entitled "Rafi Resurrected" in July 2007 comprising symphonic renditions of 18 songs by Rafi. Sonu Nigam will provide the vocals for this project.[21] The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is based in Birmingham, England. ... Sonu Nigam (born 30 July 1973 in Faridabad, Haryana, India) is a singer whos songs have been featured in numerous Bollywood movies. ...


One of Rafi's son, Ibrahim Rafi, is a playback singer in Pakistan. A playback singer is a singer whose vocals are pre-recorded for use in films. ...


Both Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar are mentioned in Cornershop's homage to Indian playback musicians, "Brimful of Asha." Cornershop is a British indie band formed in Leicester in 1992 by Wolverhampton-born Tjinder Singh (singer, songwriter, and dholaki player), his brother Avtar Singh (bass guitar, vocals), David Chambers (drums) and Ben Ayres (guitar, keyboards, and tamboura), the first three having previously been members of Preston-based band General... Brimful of Asha is an East-West Fusion pop-rock song by the British band Cornershop, which originally reached number 60 in the UK Singles Chart in 1997. ...


Awards

In 1948, Rafi received a silver medal from the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on the first anniversary of the Indian Independence Day.[6]


Rafi won the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award six times:[7] The Filmfare Best Male Playback Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. ...

  1. 1960 - Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho (Chaudhvin Ka Chand)
  2. 1961 - Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko (Sasural)
  3. 1964 - Chahunga Mein Tujhe (Dosti)
  4. 1966 - Baharon Phool Barsao (Suraj)
  5. 1968 - Dil Ke Jharoke Mein (Brahmachari)
  6. 1977 - Kya Hua Tera Vaada (Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin)

He was also nominated for Filmfare Award several times: Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... // Chaudhvin Ka Chand is a 1960 Hindi feature film directed by M. Sadiq. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sasural is a 1960 Hindi movie produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by T. Prakash Rao. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Dosti is a 1964 Indian Hindi film directed by Satyen Bose and produced by Tarachand Barjatya ( of Rajshree productions). ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... <html> <head> <title> Suraj the great </title> <body> Suraj is the greatest person in the universe He was born on 22 october,1990. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Brahmachari is a 1968 Indian film. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin is a 1977 Indian Hindi movie. ...

  1. 1961 - Husnwale Tera Jawaab Nahin (Gharana)
  2. 1962 - Aye Gulbadan Aye Gulbadan Professor
  3. 1963 - Mere Mehboob Tujhe (Mere Mehboob)
  4. 1965 - Choo Lene Do Nazuk Hothon Ko (Kaajal)
  5. 1968 - Mein Gaaon Tum Sojaao (Brahmachari)
  6. 1968 - Babul Ki Duayein Leti Ja (Neel Kamal)
  7. 1969 - Badi Mastani Hai (Jeene Ki Raah)
  8. 1970 - Khilona Jaan Kar (Khilona)
  9. 1973 - Hum Ko To Jaan Se Pyaari (Naina)
  10. 1974 - Achha Hi Huva Dil Toot Gaya (Maa Behen Aur Biwi)
  11. 1977 - Pardah Hai Pardah (Amar Akbar Anthony)
  12. 1978 - Aadmi Musaafir Hai (Apnapan)
  13. 1979 - Chalo Re Doli Uthao Kahaar (Jani Dushman)
  14. 1980 - Mere Dost Kissa Yeh (Dostana)
  15. 1980 - Dard-e-dil Dard-e-jigar (Karz)
  16. 1980 - Maine Poocha Chand Se (Abdullah)

Rafi also won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer two times: Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gharana is a 1961 Hindi film that stars Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar, and Asha Parekh. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Professor is a 1962 Hindi movie. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mere Mehboob is a 1963 Indian film directed by Harnam Singh Rawail and starring Rajendra Kumar and Sadhana. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Kaajal is a 1965 Hindi movie produced by Pannalal Maheshwari and directed by Ram Maheshwari. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Brahmachari is a 1968 Indian film. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Neel Kamal is a 1968 film directed by Ram Maheshwari. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Jeene Ki Raah is a 1969 Hindi movie produced directed and written by L. V. Prasad. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Khilona is a 1970 Indian film directed by Chander Vohra and recipient of the Filmfare Best Movie Award. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Pardah Hai Pardah is a Qawwali style song from the Bollywood 1977 film, Amar Akbar Anthony. ... Amar Akbar Anthony is an Indian movie about three brothers separated in childhood who grow up under three different religions. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Dostana is a 1980 Hindi movie. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Karz is a 1980 Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Male Playback Singer winners: See also Category: ...

  1. 1968 Babul Ki Duayein Leti Ja (Film: Neel Kamal), composed by Ravi, lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi.
  2. 1977 Kya Hua Tera Wada (Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin), composed by RD Burman, lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.[4]

Other Awards: Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Neel Kamal is a 1968 film directed by Ram Maheshwari. ... Ravi Shankar Sharma, better known by his first name Ravi, is an Indian music director, who has composed music for several Hindi and Malayalam films. ... Sahir Ludhianvi (March 8, 1921 - October 25, 1980) was a popular Urdu poet and Hindi lyricist and songwriter. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin is a 1977 Indian Hindi movie. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Majrooh Sultanpuri (October 1, 1919 - May 24, 2000), was an Urdu poet, lyricist and songwriter. ...

  1. 1964 BFJA Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Dosti
  2. 1965 BFJA Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Arzoo[1]

1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Dosti is a 1964 Indian Hindi film directed by Satyen Bose and produced by Tarachand Barjatya ( of Rajshree productions). ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Arzoo is a 1965 film directed by Ramanand Sagar Categories: | | | ...

References

  1. ^ a b c Varinder Walia (2003-06-16). Striking the right chord. The Tribune: Amritsar Plus. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  2. ^ a b Syed Abid Ali (2003-06-16). The Way It Was: Tryst With Bollywood. Daily Times, Pakistan. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  3. ^ a b c Mohammed Rafi. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  4. ^ a b Amit Puri. When Rafi sang for Kishore Kumar. The Tribune. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  5. ^ a b M.L. Dhawan (2004-07-25). His voice made him immortal. Spectrum (The Tribune). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Hall Of Fame: Saatwan Sur. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  7. ^ a b c d e Raju Bharatan (2006-08-23). How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  8. ^ a b c Raju Bharatan (2006-08-23). How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi? (Page 2). Rediff.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  9. ^ Mohammed Rafi. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  10. ^ Raju Bharatan (2006-08-23). How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?: Page 5. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  11. ^ a b Raju Bharatan (2006-08-23). How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?: Page 3. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  12. ^ a b Raju Bharatan (2006-08-21). How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?: Page 4. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  13. ^ Arthur J Pais (2006-08-21). Did Mohammad Rafi get his due?. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  14. ^ Anil Grover (2005-07-29). Forever velvet. The Telegraph. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  15. ^ Rajiv Vijayakar (2002). The mammoth myth about Mohammed Rafi. Screen. Retrieved on 2007-06-13.
  16. ^ V. Gangadhar (2005-08-05). The immortal Rafi. The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  17. ^ a b Raju Bharatan (2006-08-23). How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?: Page 6. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  18. ^ a b Raju Bharatan (2006-08-23). How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?: Page 7. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  19. ^ Mike D'Angelo. Teenage wasteland: Adolescent angst takes on new dimensions in the magnificently mundane Ghost World. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  20. ^ Tributes to legendary Mohammad Rafi. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  21. ^ Mumbai to Birmingham (2007-04-30). Retrieved on 2007-06-14.

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