MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

It is over 25 years since Mohammad Rafi passed away (July 31, 1980), but his voice continues to haunt us even today. After all, he's left behind a rich legacy -- of songs sung by him over 35 years.

Rafi's voice, ranging from the melancholic to the boisterous, was such that it suited every mood and every occasion in films. His is one voice that has been imitated the most: to be called a Rafi clone is actually regarded as a compliment by most newcomers. Yet, no one has been able to recreate the Rafi magic. Perhaps, no one can. At best, each of these singers has been able to imitate just one aspect of his voice. But nobody possesses the versatility that Rafi did.

The singers that comes the closest to Rafi is Sonu Nigam, Debashish DasGupta, and Vipin Sachdeva and Bankin Pathak.

In spite of his success, Rafi remained an extremely quiet and reserved person. Many of his admirers could not fathom how such a low-profile man sounded so flamboyant in some of his songs. His son Shahid recalls, "When we asked him whether he had actually sung the 'yahoo' number, he just smiled and nodded. We kept asking him, 'how did you sing this song?' But he wouldn't expand on the subject. It was difficult for us to imagine a gentle person like him shouting out that yahoo." Perhaps, it was Rafi's humility and willingness to learn that made him such a great singer.

Maybe if he was alive today he might have been collecting royalty from "Yahoo"


next the early years

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anadda thousand page thread

wha happening deh asj...spin us some nice Rafi tunes bai

Bhaiya asj..
i can wait fuh u and freaky fuh post de songs !!!!!!!!!
the top 2 of my ALL time favorite songs r
SAU SAAL PEHLE
JO VADA KIYA


nah furget
HUM INTEZAR KARENGE
ZINDAGI BHAR NAHI BHULUNGI
CHAUDVInd KA CHAND HU

oh ..
i can go ona and on..DOSTI songs!!!

Whats up Bro, coming up in due course...........June/July will be dedicated by fans all over the worrld to Mohd Rafi:
Maybe you can put in some of your selections:

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yeah bhaiya..
im workingonline..
would be nice to listen to dem songs now!!!!!!!!!!

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I promise you that if it reaches 10,000 we will archieves, our range is like about 5000.

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yeah bhaiya..
im workingonline..
would be nice to listen to dem songs now!!!!!!!!!!

Sis bear with me, coming up shortly,

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

Rafi was born in a small village called Kotla Sultan Singh near Amritsar in December 1924. His family shifted to Lahore when he was still a baby. A fakir used to come to their locality in Lahore every day and sing. The young Rafi was so fascinated by him that he used to follow him around. His elder brother Hamid was aware of Rafi's love for music and encouraged it. "In fact," says music director Naushad, "A lot of credit for Rafi's success must go to Hamid who knocked on several doors and tried everything to ensure that his brother got work.''

In Lahore, Rafi started taking music lessons from Ustad Wahid Khan. One day Rafi and Hamid had gone to attend a performance by K L Saigal. But the legendary singer refused to sing since there was a power failure at the venue. Hamid went up to the organiser and asked if his brother could sing to keep the audience quiet. That was Rafi's first public performance -- at the age of 13. As it turned out, the setting was just right for him. Among the audience sat noted composer Shyamsunder who was so impressed that he invited the young Rafi to come to Bombay. Hamid brought him to Bombay without telling their father why they were going. Their mother, however, knew about it and blessed them.

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yeah bhaiya..
im workingonline..
would be nice to listen to dem songs now!!!!!!!!!!

Sis bear with me, coming up shortly,

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lol
thanks bro
me lil impatient nah??

MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

Before we go further, I will spin this one, it is from the movie Baiju Bawra, this songs is actually the one that gave Mohd Rafi much prominence. Every Rafi imitator try to imitate the master with this song some did a remarkably good job, but in their rendering of this song, one can definately note the trouble and effort it took; but in listening to the Master; take in the ease, the soothing and melodious voice, that effortless keeps coming at you like majic: Fantastic final moment of this song.

O DUNIYA KAY RAKHWALAY..................BAIJU BAWRA: 1952

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nice rendition....painfully sad!!

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nice rendition....painfully sad!!

Went to another source, as the first source there were scratches in the sound, please tell what you think of this other source. Sound at my end like a better recording.

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

The Early years

But things were difficult in Bombay. The brothers had very little money. They lived in Bhendi Bazaar and walked every day to the studio in Dadar to meet Shyamsunder. They had filled two pillow cases with chana (gram) and lived off it for days. Finally, they did meet Shyamsunder who, as promised, gave Rafi a song in the Punjabi film Gulbaloch. His second film was a Hindi one, Gaon Ki Gori.

Naushad Ali was one of the first composers to work with Rafi. He narrates an endearing story. "When I heard Rafi, I liked his voice and promised him work in future. I was already doing a film called Shahjehan with Saigal. Rafi, who was a fan of Saigal, came to me with a request: that it was his greatest desire to sing with Saigal. I gave him one line in the song Roohi roohi mere sapno ki rani," recalls Naushad. "The first full song he sang for me was in Anmol Ghadi -- it went like Tera khilona toota balak..." he adds. "Then again he sang for me in Dillagi: Is duniya mein aye dilwalon dil ka lagana khel nahin and Tere koonche main armanon ki duniya leke aaya hoon."

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nice rendition....painfully sad!!

Went to another source, as the first source there were scratches in the sound, please tell what you think of this other source. Sound at my end like a better recording.

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asj bhai..
u forgot to post the 2nd one!!!!!

nice write up on Rafi..things I didnt know about the Maestro!!!!!!!!

Baiju Bawara is the about the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man Baijnath, who has vengeance against the great singer Tansen, the official court singer of the emperor Akbar. His only goal in life is to defeat Tansen in an authentic royal face off. He comes to a village and learns music from a great musician. he falls in love with his childhood friend Gouri. They have barriers that separate them. Baijnath is forced to leave the village, he meets the Guru who had trained Tansen himself and masters his skill. Finally, he meets Tansen and wins in the Jugal Bandhi.
Bai
The story is lengthy with lots of twists and melodramatic events. The performances are all animated and old school. The actor who plays Tansen gives a pretty good performance. Bharat Bhushan is okay. Meena Kumari is really good.

The outstanding traditional and Classical music by Noushad needs special mention. Baiju Bawara features some of the greatest songs by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mageshkar. The melodies are simply haunting. "O Duniya ke rakhwale", "Insaan Bano", "Mohe Bhool gaye sawariya" and "Tu Ganga ki Mouj me" are timeless classics of Hindi cinema.
Big names in this film: Mohd Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Naushad, Meena Kumari:


Another Classic by Mohd Rafi from the film Baiju Bawra: Persons that frequent Jags, Hindu Religious Functions and listens to Kirtan singing, will connect with this one, a light Classical


MAN TARPAT HARI DARSHAN KO AAJ..................BAIJU BAWRA: (1952)
Just like the masters before him, he has proved at a yooung age "a find indeed"

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After this, Rafi became very popular and started getting work from other music directors as well. But it was left to Naushad to explore the wide range of Rafi's voice. The film was Baiju Bawra, the song O duniya ke rakhwale sun dard bhare mere nale. Naushad discovered that in an era when low octave singing was the norm, Rafi had a phenomenal range, and yet, he never sounded out of tune.

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next we will spin an older song than 1952; how about 1947:

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Most of us was not even born yet in 1949; but we can still connect with this one


SUHANI RAAT......................DULARI (1949)

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SUHANI RAAT......................DULARI (1949)

(Suhaani raat dhal chuki
The lovely night has descended
Na jaane tum kab aaoge) - 2
I don't know when you will come
Jahan ki rut badal chuki
The world's climate has changed
Na jaane tum kab aaoge
I don't know when you will come

Nazaarein apni mastiyaan dikha dikhaake so gaye
The sights have shown their madness and gone to sleep
Sitaarein apni roshni luta lutaake so gaye
The stars have thrown out their shine and gone to sleep
Har ek shamma jal chuki
Each and every lamp has burned out
Na jaane tum kab aaoge
I don't know when you will come
Suhaani raat dhal chuki
The lovely night has descended
Na jaane tum kab aaoge
I don't know when you will come

Tadap rahe hai hum yahan
I am suffering here
Tadap rahe hai hum yahan tumhaare intezaar mein
I am suffering here in your wait
Tumhaare intezaar mein
In your wait
(Fiza ka rang aa chala hai
The atmosphere's color has come
Mausam-e-bahaar mein) - 2
In the spring season
Mausam-e-bahaar mein
In the spring season
Hawa bhi rukh badal chuki
The wind has also changed face
Na jaane tum kab aaoge
I don't know when you will come
Suhaani raat dhal chuki
The lovely night has descended
Na jaane tum kab aaoge
I don't know when you will come


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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

Shammi Kapoor acknowledges that Rafi had a lot to do with his success. "It was amazing the way Rafisaab adapted himself to what I wanted him to do. I used to be terribly involved with my songs and go for all the recordings. I used to make it clear how I wanted a certain line sung and Rafisaab always responded," says Kapoor. He cites an instance. "I remember when the song Tareef karoon kya uski (in Kashmir Ki Kali) was being recorded, I wanted the signature line Tareef karoon to be repeated till it reached a crescendo. O P Nayyar, the composer and a friend of mine, objected. He thought it would sound boring. But suddenly, Rafisaab spoke up and said 'I would like to do it the way the boy wants it because I know what he wants,' " Kapoor remembers. When the film was released, the song was a big hit. Nayyar hugged Kapoor and congratulated him for his foresight, but the actor maintains "it was possible only because Rafisaab had taken the song to such a pitch and had sung each repetition in a different style." He adds, with a touch of pride, "Though Rafisaab sang for all the actors -- be it Dilip Kumar or Johnny Walker -- he was especially identified with me. Some songs sungs by him and picturised on Joy Mukherjee and Biswajeet were actually my kind of songs. Baharon phool barsao, Pukarta chala hoon main or Teri pyari pyari surat ko -- these were my songs, sung in Rafi's special style for me. I remember when he sang Main gaoon tum so jaao for Brahmachari, I told him how I wanted him to sing one particular line. When he saw the picturisation he came and kissed my hand and said, 'it's very beautiful, why didn't I think of that?' "

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APNI ANKHON SAY BASAKAR....................THOKAR

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CHALE THEY SAATH MILKE..............HASEENA MAAN JAYENGAY


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YEH DUNIYA YEH MEHFIL......................HEER RANJHA

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PARDESIYON SE NA AKHEYON MILANA............JAB JAB PHOOL KHILE

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These are some of my favorite Rafi songs:

Tum Bin Jaao Kahan

Wadiya Mera Daman

Gulabi Aakhen

My favorite duet:

Ni Sultana Re

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Yeh Zulf Agar

Janewalo zara
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Rahi Manwa


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Dil Mein Chhupa Ke

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Khoya Khoya Chand http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/NVQmUMWndd.As1NMvHdW/

Baharon Phool Barsao
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Teri Pyari Pyari
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http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/wVpm0yDEGS.As1NMvHdW/ Tum Mujhe Yun



http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/PqfmHh.PHd.As1NMvHdW/ o sanam tere ho gaye hum



http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/05fmNfvxst.As1NMvHdW/ Raat Suhani



http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/G5Km2e0.A9.As1NMvHdW/ aaj mausam bada



http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/Q5Omc69ubt.As1NMvHdW/ Do Sitaron Ka Zamin Par

Meri Mohabbat Sada Rahegi


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Mere Bechain Dil Ko


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Aaj Puranee Rahon Se


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Mere Mitwa Mere Meet Re


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Mere Huzoor


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Janam Janam Ka Saath Hai


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Rangat Teri Surat Si


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Aaj Ki Raat Mere


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Yeh Mera Prem Patra


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Aasman Se Aaya Farishta


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Ehsan Tera Hoga Mujh Par


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jab jab bhar ayee


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Koi Bata De Dil


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Likhta Hai Woh Taqdeer
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Everyone should have an album of these collections after put together:
Some of the songs that were posted by Ri and Lynn are very welcome, will try to see if I can come up with these in MP3's so that it will be easier to put in one collection and easier to put on CD's:


WADIYAN MERA DAAMAN..............ABHILASHA

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These r my top all time faves of Rafi Saab!!!

Jo Vada Kiya ...Tajmahal
Sau Saal Pehle Jab Pyar kisise hota hai
Zindagi Bhar nahin bhoolegi...Barsat ki raat
Hum intezar karenge..Bahu begum
Chaudavin ka chand ho ( title song)
Choo lene do ...Kaajal

asj Bhaiya / Freaky

ca n u post these in MP3 for me, pleeeeeease?????

thanks

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

Everyone should have an album of these collections after put together:
Some of the songs that were posted by Ri and Lynn are very welcome, will try to see if I can come up with these in MP3's so that it will be easier to put in one collection and easier to put on CD's:


WADIYAN MERA DAAMAN..................ABHILASHA
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Wadiyan%20Mere%20Daman.mp3

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ok bro..thanks
nice song fron abhilasha

here is one from kohinoor
Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re
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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS


CHO LENE DO NAJUK....................KAAJAL


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CHOUDVEIN KA CHAND...........CHOUDVEIN KA CHAND.

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mere bhaiya..thank u very much.......i'm enjoying these songs................hmmmmmm
Rafi will live on forever with his songs....

MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS



YEH RESHME ZULFEN.............DO RAASTE

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

THE EARLY YEARS

Rafi was born at Kotla Sultan Singh Village near Amritsar in Punjab, to a middle class Muslim family. His family shifted to Lahore when he was still a baby. Every day, a "fakir" used to come to their locality in Lahore and sing. The young Rafi was so fascinated by him, that he used to follow him around. His elder brother Hameed was aware of Rafi's love for music and encouraged it. In Lahore, Rafi started taking music lessons from Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan and he also learned Indian classical music from Ghulam Ali Khan. 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. Hamed went up to the organiser to ask whether his brother could sing to keep the audience quiet. That was Rafi's first public performnce at the age of 13. Among the audience sat noted composer Shyam Sunder, who invited Rafi to Bombay.

Rafi's first song was in Punjabi for the film Gul Baloch - it was a duet with the singer Zeenat Begum. The song was Soniye nee, Heeriye nee, composed by Shyam Sunder. Shyam Sunder was impressed with his voice and gave Rafi seven songs in another film Bazaar. Also, in 1944, Rafi decided to move to Bombay, where Naushad gave him a break in Pehle Aap (1944). Rafi made his mark with "Tera Khilona Toota Balak" in Anmol Ghadi (1946). Rafi's first hit song was Yahan Badla Wafa Ka with legendary songstress Noor Jehan, composed by Feroz Nizami. It earned Rafi fame. Producer of film Amar Raj, J B Wadia went looking for him because he wanted only Rafi to sing songs for his film.

Rafi also had brief roles in movies like Laila-Majnu (1945) and Jugnu (1947). In Laila-Majnu, he was seen singing Tera Jalwa as a part of the chorus. Most famous film being Neel Kamal 1968.

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

RISE TO FAME

Rafi's big time came when he met the composer Naushad in Bombay. Rafi's first song for Naushad was Hindustan ke hum hain (We belong to Hindustan) for the film Pehle Aap in 1944. Rafi and Naushad struck a chord. The first hit for the duo was the soundtrack of the superhit movie Anmol Ghadi (1946). Before Rafi, Naushad's favorite singer was Talat Mahmood. Once Naushad found Talat smoking during a recording. He was annoyed and hired Rafi to sing all the songs of the movie Baiju Bawra. After the Partition of India, Rafi and Naushad decided to remain in India. Whenever Naushad required a male voice in the songs composed by him, he would approach Rafi and nobody else. This attitude of Naushad was criticized by many people, but he continued his patronage of Rafi. Naushad used Rafi's voice for almost all actors of that time including Bharat Bhushan and Dilip Kumar.

Soon, Rafi became the favorite singer of other composers too, notably O. P. Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishan and Sachin Dev Burman. Rafi became the voice of Dev Anand with soul-stirring songs composed by S. D. Burman. Rafi sang songs of all moods for S. D. Burman, picturized on Dev Anand - the romantic dil ka bhanwar, the drunk hum bekhudi mein, the free-spirited khoya khoya chaand. Rafi and S. D. Burman teamed up with Dev Anand's Navketan production house to produce hit tracks in many movies - Kala Bazar, Tere Ghar Ke Saamne, Guide among others. S. D. Burman also got Rafi to sing for Rajesh Khanna in Aradhana and Amitabh Bachchan in Abhimaan. Rafi and S. D. Burman also produced soulful songs for Guru Dutt's Pyaasa, C.I.D. and Kaagaz ke Phool.

O. P. Nayyar used Rafi and Asha Bhosle for most of his songs. Together they created music in the 1950s and 1960s. O. P. Nayyar was once quoted as saying "If there had been no Mohd. Rafi, there would have been no O P Nayyar". He and Rafi created many songs together including the famous Yeh hai Bombay meri jaan. O P Nayyar was so impressed with Rafi that he got Rafi to sing for singer-actor Kishore Kumar - Man mora baawara for the movie Raagini. The team will be particularly remembered for the songs picturized on Shammi Kapoor. The song Jawaaniyan yeh mast mast and the title song Yun to humne lakh hansee dekhe hain, tumsa nahin dekha (Although I have seen a lakh beauties, but never saw one like you) of the film Tumsa Nahin Dekha became instant hits. They were followed by hits like Taareef karoon kya uski jisne tumhe banaya (How should I praise the one who created you) from Kashmir ki Kali.

Shammi Kapoor himself gives a large credit for his success to Rafi. Shammi's image of the young, rebellious, carefree man can be attributed to the famous song Yahoo! Chahe koi mujhe junglee kahe, kehne do ji (Let people call me wild, I don't care) sung by Rafi and composed by Shankar Jaikishan. Shanker-Jaikishan also created beautiful songs with Rafi. The team will be remembered for the ones picturized on Rajendra Kumar - Baharon phool barsaao and others.

Rafi was also composer Ravi's first choice for playback singing. He got Rafi to sing the famous Rock-n-Roll number from the movie China Town Baar Baar Dekho, picturized on Shammi Kapoor.

Madan Mohan was another composer whose favorite singer was Rafi. They teamed up to produce many ghazals including teri aankhon ke siva duniya mein rakha kya hai (There's nothing in the world except your eyes), the sad Yeh duniya yeh mehfil mere kaam ki nahin (This world, with all its things, is not of any use to me) and the romantic tum jo mil gaye ho. Madan Mohan used Rafi's voice in many films like Chirag and Laila Majnu.

The famous composer duo Laxmikant Pyarelal ("L-P") also used Rafi as their male voice in 1960s and 70s. When L-P were new in the industry, Rafi sang for them, although he was the numero uno singer in Bollywood at that time. They got Rafi to sing for their first hit film Paarasmani. Both Rafi and L-P won the Filmfare Awards for the song Chahoonga main tujhe shaam savere from the superhit movie Dosti. The song was to be sung by L-P's favorite singer Lata Mangeshkar, but then producer of the film decided to hand over the song to Rafi. L-P weren't amused with the idea. But when the recording was finished, Rafi also became their favorite singer.

In 1965, Rafi was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Sri award.

In the year 1969, Bollywood witnessed the rise of a new superstar, Rajesh Khanna in the movie Aradhana. Aradhana was the beginning of the era of another great singer Kishore Kumar. Many stories afloat that Rafi was overshadowed by Kishore. But Rafi delivered many hit songs during that time like "Aaj Mausam bada Beimaan he"(Loafer 1973) and many more. He came back with a bang with memorable songs from Sargam, Hum Kisise Kam Nahin and Amar,Akbar,Anthony which put Rafi right back on the top.

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mere bhaiya..thank u very much.......i'm enjoying these songs................hmmmmmm
Rafi will live on forever with his songs....

SIS LYNNE, Happy that you are enjoying Rafi Memorable tunes: Cho Lene Do Najuk: I can still see Raaj Kumar taking his sharab, and expressing his love for Meena K. in the movie Kaajal.

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Rafi sings for Shammi kapoor!!
Aye Gulbadan [ Lyrics ]
Movie Name : Professor (1962)
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Main Chali Mian Chali
Movie Name : Professor (1962)
Singer : Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd Rafi
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Tumne Kisi Ki Jaan Ko [ Lyrics ]
Movie Name : Rajkumar 1964 (1964)
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Taarif Karun Kya Uski
Movie Name : Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
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Aasman Se Aaya Farishta [ Lyrics ]
Movie Name : An Evening In Paris (1967)
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Baar Baar Dekho [ Lyrics ]
Movie Name : China Town (1962)
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Isharon Isharon Mein [ Lyrics ]
Movie Name : Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
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Dil Tera Deewana Hai Sanam [ Lyrics ]
Movie Name : Dil Tera Diwana (1962)
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Meri Mohabbat Sada Rahegi [ Lyrics ]
Movie Name : Janwar (1965)
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Tum Se Achha
Movie Name : Janwar (1965)
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Savere Wali Gaadi
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/MAKm-2dvZS.As1NMvHdW/ Movie Name : Laat Saheb (1967)


Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge [ Lyrics ]
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/wVpm0yDEGS.As1NMvHdW/ Movie Name : Pagla Kahin Ka (1970)


Sau Baras Ki Zindagi Se
Movie Name : Sachaai (1969)
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/hsbmsR.cHS.As1NMvHdW/

Have a lot of time today.....Jewish Holiday, no work, having a ball with The Master Rafi: The Versatile Genious:


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I heard my parents talk about him and I am sure I know a couple of his songs....this is pretty good...I wanted to know where you are getting his story so I can read the whole thing instead of getting cut of at "continue..." then a totally different post...it's an interesting read. Please asj?

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Originally posted by lynn:
mere bhaiya..thank u very much.......i'm enjoying these songs................hmmmmmm
Rafi will live on forever with his songs....

SIS LYNNE, Happy that you are enjoying Rafi Memorable tunes: Cho Lene Do Najuk: I can still see Raaj Kumar taking his sharab, and expressing his love for Meena K. in the movie Kaajal.

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iidnt see kaajal bro!

it has a nice bhaiya song though...
..........ok...... since u r doing such an fabulous job with Rafi Saab's feature on the BB,here's that song...just for u bro!!!

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/tVXmDg4p_t.As1NMvHdW/
mere bhaiya

MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

THE LAST YEARS:

His song Kya hua tera waada from the movie Hum Kisise Kum Nahin fetched him the national award and Filmfare Award for the year 1977. His songs from the films sung towards the late 1970's Laila Majnu, Amar Akbar Anthony and Sargam, became hits. Laxmikant-Pyarelal the famous music director began to churn out hit after hit from Rafi during the late 1970s. His dard-e-dil, dard-e-jigar, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and filmed on Rishi Kapoor, in the movie Karz, became a rage amongst the youngsters.

On July 31, 1980 after composing a song for the movie Aas Paas, Shaam phir kyun udaas hai dost with L-P, Rafi asked "Should I leave?". L-P were surprised because Rafi had never said anything like this before. While leaving, Rafi said once again "OK, I will leave." Rafi died at 7.30 p.m. on the same day due to a massive heart attack.

NEXT MORNING, THE WORLD SHUDDERS TO HEAR OF THIS NEWS

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The good ones go early

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Originally posted by Cher:
The good ones go early

So how come I still deh hay?

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Originally posted by asj:
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Everyone should have an album of these collections after put together:
Some of the songs that were posted by Ri and Lynn are very welcome, will try to see if I can come up with these in MP3's so that it will be easier to put in one collection and easier to put on CD's:


WADIYAN MERA DAAMAN..................ABHILASHA
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Wadiyan%20Mere%20Daman.mp3

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Thanks, asj, for the mp3.


I'm enjoying all the songs here

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Originally posted by André:
So how come I still deh hay?

I said "good"

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Originally posted by Cher:

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Originally posted by André:
So how come I still deh hay?

I said "good"

Oh ok, I mussi miss dat key word.

Thanks Lynn, nice gesture,

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/tVXmDg4p_t.As1NMvHdW/
mere bhaiya[/quote]

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PERSONAL LIFE

Rafi married Bilquis and *had four sons and three daughters had four sons and three daughters. He was a teetotaller, a religious and extremely humble person. He was a devout Muslim. Once, when a lesser-known composer, Nisar Bazmi (who migrated to Pakistan in early 1960s), didn't have enough money to pay him, Rafi charged a fee of one rupee and sang for him. He even helped producers financially. As Laxmikant (of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo) once observed - "He always gave without thinking of the returns". Rafi was also famous for his various humanitarian efforts. Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar had a major debate over the issue of royalties in 1960s. Rafi believed that once a recording was over and a singer has been paid, he or she should not ask for more. Lata, on the other hand said that singers should be paid royalties for their works, over and above the amount given for the singing. This led to a fall out between them. They refused to sing songs together. At the insistence of Nargis, Sanjay Dutt's mother, they finally made up at a stage concert and sang Dil Pukare from the film Jewel thief, composed by S D Burman.

*WHAT A PITY NONE OF THE SONS EMULATE THEIR FATHER:

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Originally posted by Cher:
I heard my parents talk about him and I am sure I know a couple of his songs....this is pretty good...I wanted to know where you are getting his story so I can read the whole thing instead of getting cut of at "continue..." then a totally different post...it's an interesting read. Please asj?

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AWARDS:

Filmfare Nominations and Awards

* 1960 Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho (Film: Chaudhvin Ka Chand) - WON
* 1961 Husnwale Tera Jawaab Nahin (Film: Gharana)
* 1961 Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko (Film: Sasural) - WON
* 1962 Aye Gulbadan Aye Gulbadan (Film: Professor)
* 1963 Mere Mehboob Tujhe (Film: Mere Mehboob)
* 1964 Chahunga Mein Tujhe (Film: Dosti) - WON
* 1965 Choo Lene Do Nazuk Hothon Ko (Film: Kaajal)
* 1966 Baharon Phool Barasao (Film: Suraj) - WON
* 1968 Mein Gaaon Tum Sojaao (Film: Brahmachari)
* 1968 Babul Ki Duayein Leti Ja (Film: Neel Kamal)
* 1968 Dil Ke Jharoke Mein (Film: Brahmachari) - WON
* 1969 Badi Mastani Hai (Film: Jeene Ki Raah)
* 1970 Khilona Jaan Kar (Film: Khilona)
* 1973 Hum Ko To Jaan Se Pyaari (Film: Naina)
* 1974 Achha Hi Huva Dil Toot Gaya (Film: Maa Behen Aur Biwi)
* 1977 Parda Hai Parda (Film: Amar Akbar Anthony)
* 1977 Kya Hua Tera Vaada (Film: Hum Kisise Kum Nahin) - WON
* 1978 Aadmi Musaafir Hai (Film: Apnapan)
* 1979 Chalo Re Doli Uthao Kahaar (Film: Jani Dushman)
* 1980 Dard-e-dil Dard-e-jigar (Film: Karz)
* 1980 Maine Poocha Chand Se (Film: Abdullah)
* 1980 Mere Dost Kissa Yeh (Film: Dostana)

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THERE IS A SONG FOR MANY CATEGORIES: VIZ:

Fun Songs
Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan (C.I.D., 1957)
Sar Jo Tera Chakraye
Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe (Junglee, 1961)
Main Jat Yamla Pagla
Chadhti Jawani Meri
Jaan Pehechaan Ho (Gumnaam, 1966)

Qawwallis
Na To Caravan Ki Talash
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin
Raaz Ki Baat Kah Doon
Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq
Main Idhar Jaoon Ya
Pardah Hai Pardah (Amar Akbar Anthony, 1977)

Devotional
Yaa Nabi Salaam Aleika
O Duniya Ke Rakhwale (Baiju Bawra, 1952)
Man Tarpat Hari Darshan (Baiju Bawra, 1952)
Vrindavan Ka Krishna
Meri Binti Suno Bhagwan
Badi Der Bhai Nandlala (Khandaan, 1965)

Patriotic
Hum Laye Hain Toofan (Jagriti, 1954)
Ab Tumhare Hawale
Yeh Desh Hai Veer
Apni Azadi Ko Hum
Hindustan Ki Kasam (Hindustan Ki Kasam, 1973)
Ae Watan Ae Watan (Shaheed, 1965)

Children
Nanhe Munne Bacche
Re Mama Re Mama Re
Chhoon Chhoon Karti
Chakke Mein Chakka
Hai Na Bolo Bolo

Classical
Sawan Aaye Ya Na Aaye (Dil Diya Dard Liya, 1966)
Naache Man Mora Magan
Madhuban Mein Radhika Naache Re (Kohinoor, 1960)
Nava Kalpana
Man Re Tu Kaahe (Chitralekha, 1964)

Wedding
Babul Ki Duayen Leti Ja
Mera Yaar Bana Hain
Aaj Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai
Teri Rab Ne Bana Di
Chalo Re Doli Uthao

Folk
Nain Lad Jaihen (Ganga Jamuna, 1961)
Dukh Bhare Din Beete
Govinda Aala Re Aala (Bluff Master, 1963)
Pipra Ke Patwa
Jogira Holi Khelat

Friendship
Meri Dosti Mera Pyar (Dosti, 1964)
Ek Rasta Do Rahi (Ram Balram, 1980)
Bade Miya Diwane
Duniyan Chhoote Yaar
Badi Door Se Aaye Hain (Samjhauta, 1973)

Sentimental
Ham Tum Se Juda Hoke
Kabhi Khud Pe (Hum Dono, 1961)
Aap Ke Pahloo Mein
Yaad Na Jaye Beete Dino Ki (Dil Ek Mandir, 1963)
Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein (Brahmachari, 1968)
Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya (Guide, 1965)
Toote Hue Khwabon Ne (Madhumati, 1958)
Din Dhal Jaye (Guide, 1965)
Khilona Jan Kar Tum
Raha Gardishon Mein Hardam (Do Badan, 1966)

Romantic
Wadiyan Mera Daaman
Aane Se Uske Aaye Bahar (Jeene Ki Raah, 1969)
Chand Mera Dil
Pukarta Chala Hoon Main (Mere Sanam, 1965)
Yeh Mera Prem Patra (Sangam, 1964)
Chaudhvin Ka Chand (Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960)
Yeh Reshmi Zulfen (Do Raaste, 1969)
Teri Pyari Pyari Soorat (Sasural, 1961)
Baharon Phool Barsao (Suraj, 1966)
Mere Mehboob Tujhe (Mere Mehboob, 1963)
Chhoo Lene Do Nazuk (Kaajal, 1965)
Main Kahin Kavi Na
Aap Aaye Bahaar Aayi
Na Jhatko Zulf Se Pani

Duets With Lata
Do Sitaron Ka Zameen (Kohinoor, 1960)
Teri Bindiya Re (Abhimaan, 1973)
Vada Kar Le Sajna
Dil Pukare Aa Re Aa Re
Awaz Deke Humen Tum
Dil Tera Deewana Hai Sanam (Dil Tera Deewana, 1962)
Ni Sultana Re
Chadti Jawani Meri (Caravan, 1971)
Paon Choo Lene Do (Taj Mahal, 1963)
Tu Ganga Ki Mauj (Baiju Bawra, 1952)
Jo Vada Kiya Vo (Taj Mahal, 1963)
Tujhe Jeevan Ki Dor Se (Asli Naqli, 1962)
Ek Shahensha Ne (Leader, 1964)
Sau Saal Pehle (Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, 1961)

Duets With Asha
Chura Liya Hai Tumne (Yaadon Ki Baaraat, 1973)
Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar
Achha Ji Main Haari
O Haseena Zulfonwale (Teesri Manzil)
Deewana Hua Badal (Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964)
Gunguna Rahe Hai (Aradhana)
O Mere Sona Re (Teesri Manzil, 1966)
Uden Jab Jab Zulfen Teri (Naya Daur, 1957)
Hamdam Mere
Sawan Aaye Ya Na Aaye

Duets With Male Singers
Band Mutthi Lakh Ki
Chal Kahin Door
Chana Zor Garam
Hum Premi Prem Karna
Hum Teeno Ki Woh Yaari
Hum To Aap Ke Deewane
Sa Re Ga Ma
Yaadon Ki Baraat
Badi Door Se Aaye Hain (Samjhauta, 1973, with Mukesh)
Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya
Salamat Rahe Dostana Hamara (Dostana, 1980, with Kishore Kumar)
Ek Rasta Do Rahi (Ram Balram, 1980, with Kishore Kumar)

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That's a lot of songs wow ...good for him

BTW...thank you

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Originally posted by Cher:
That's a lot of songs wow ...good for him

BTW...thank you

Always willing to share info on MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

Thank you for the interest shown.

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Rafi Sahab was one of the greatest forces in the history of the Indian sub-continent culture. His Immortal Golden Voice still rules the hearts of millions of Indian music lovers the world over. In his music circles he was simply known as 'The Voice', because he was so famous for the way he put his heart and soul into every rendition. Rafi Sahab was the greatest and it is impossible to conceive of another singer ever attaining the range, the versatility and the awesome emotion that his golden voice always contained.

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BAR BAR DEKHO.....................CHINA TOWN (1962)
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Bar%20Bar%20Dekho.mp3


RAFI IN A ROCK & ROLL MOOD:

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BHARI DUNIYA MAY AKHIR DIL.................DO BADAN
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Bhar...iya%20Me%20Akhir.mp3

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BHARI DUNIYA MAY AKHIR DIL.................DO BADAN
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Bhar...iya%20Me%20Akhir.mp3

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lovely, bro!

manoj kumar???

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YAHOO.........................JUNGLEE
http://66.45.233.12/Yahoo_Junglee.mp3

RAFI IN ROCK & ROLL MOOD AGAIN:

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EHSAAN TERA HOGA MUGH PAR..................JUNGLEE
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Ehsa...oga%20Muhj%20Per.mp3

Thanks for the translation Lynn


ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(you will be doing me a great favour)
dil chahta hai woh kehne do
(if you let me say what the heart desires)
mujhe tumse mohabbat ho gayi hai
(I have fallen in love with you)
mujhe palko ki chaav mein rehne do
(let me stay in the shelter of your eyes)
ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(You will be doing me a great favor)

tumne mujhko hasna sikhaaya ho
(You have taught me to laugh)
rone kahoge ro lenge ab
(If you ask me to cry, I will)
aansoo ka hamaare gham na karo
(Do not feel bad about my tears)
woh behte hai to behne do
(Let it flow if it wants to)
mujhe tumse mohabbat ho gayi hai
(I have fallen in love with you)
mujhe palko ki chaav mein rehne do
(Let me stay in the shelter of your eyes)
ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(You will be doing me a great favour)

chaahe banaa do chaahe mitaa do hoo aaaa
(Either make it or destroy it)
mar bhi gaye to denge duvaayen
(Even if I die, I will sing your praises)
udd udd ke kahegi khaak sanam
(Flyind around, the dust/ashes will say my love)
yeh dard-e-mohabbat sehne do
(Let me tolerate the sorrows of love)
mujhe tumse mohabbat ho gayi hai
(I have fallen in love with you)
mujhe palko ki chaav mein rehne do
(Let me stay in your eyes forever)

ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(you will be doing me a great favour)
dil chahta hai woh kehne do
(if you let me say what the heart desires)
mujhe tumse mohabbat ho gayi hai
(I have fallen in love with you)
mujhe palko ki chaav mein rehne do
(let me stay in the shelter of your eyes)
ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(You will be doing me a great favor)

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PARDA HAI PARDA HAI................AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY
http://66.45.233.12/PardahHaiPardah.mp3

QAWALLI AT ITS BEST:

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GULABI AAKHEN JO TERE.................THE TRAIN
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Ghulabi%20Ankhen.mp3


Ri, this is one of your fav

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GULABI AAKHEN JO TERE.................THE TRAIN
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Ghulabi%20Ankhen.mp3


Ri, this is one of your fav

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Oh thank you, asj! Now I can save it.

I'm also enjoying the rest

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JO WAADA KIYA WO NIBHANA PADEGA............TAJ MAHAL
http://66.45.233.12/oldies_--_taj_mahal_--_jo_wada_kiya_tha.mp3


Lynn your fav, finally found in mp3:
Really beautiful song: will search for the longer version

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Originally posted by asj:
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JO WAADA KIYA WO NIBHANA PADEGA............TAJ MAHAL
http://66.45.233.12/oldies_--_taj_mahal_--_jo_wada_kiya_tha.mp3


Lynn your fav, finally found in mp3:
Really beautiful song:

bhaiya..
u r simply the best bro..
thanks
u know i dont know which one of the 2 is really my #1 song..i mean my all time favorite hindi song..#1
whether it is thisone or SAU SAAL PEHLE

i used to hum these 2 tunes since i was a very lil kid...used to rock in we hammock..and hum these 2 tunes
guess what ??
ihave bothof them on DVD ( hits of Guyana..cant say exactly which volume it is on..)

hey bro..the song stopped ....pls chk..oh no!!!!!!!

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Now there are so many friends that I have that like to express their versatility, so this one is for those guys:

MADHUBAN MEIN RADHIKA NAACHAY..........KOHINOOR
http://66.45.233.12/Madhuban_Me_Radhika_Nache_KOHINOOR.mp3


Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re
Film Name: Kohinoor
Year: 1960
Singer(s) Mohd Rafi
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Musician(s): Naushad

aaa aaa
madhuban mein radhika naache re (2)
giridhar ki muraliya baaje re (2)
madhuban mein radhika naache re

pug mein ghoonghar baandhake aaa aaa aaa aaa
pug mein ghoonghar baandhake
ghunghataa mukh par daar ke
nainan mein kajaraa lagaa ne
re madhuban mein radhika naache re

dolat chham chham kaamani aaa aaa aaa aaa
dolat chham chham kaamani
chamakat jaise daamani
chanchal pyaari chapalaake
re madhuban mein radhika naache re
giridhar ki muraliya baaje re
madhuban mein radhika naache re

mridang baaje tir kit dhum tir kit dhum taa taa (2)
naa chak chum chum taa thai taa thai taa taa
chak chum chum chhana na na chum chum chhana na na
kraan taa kraan taa dha dha dha

madhuban mein radhika naache re
aaaa aaaa aaaa
madhuban mein radhika
aaaa aaaa aaaa
madhuban mein radhika naache re
madhuban mein radhika

ni sa re sa ga re ma ga pa ma dha pa ni dha sa ni re sa
re sa ni dha pa ma
pa dha ni sa re sa ni dha pa ma pa ga ma
dha pa ga ma re sa

madhuban mein radhika

sa sa sa ni dha pa ma
pa dha pa ga ma re sa ni re sa
sa sa ga ma dha dha ni dha sa

madhuban mein radhika naache re
madhuban mein radhika

o de na dir dir dha ni dha dha re dhim dhim taa na na
na dir dir dha ni dha dha re dhim dhim taa na na (2)
na dir dir dha ni dha dha re
o de tana dir dir tana dir dir dir dir dhum dir dir dir
dha tir kit tak dhum tir kit tak
tir kit tak tir kit tak taa dha ni
na dir dir dha ni dha o re (2)
o de na dir dir dha ni dha dha re dhim dhim taa na na

CLASSICAL AT ITS BEST:

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Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re
Film Name: Kohinoor
Year: 1960
Singer(s) Mohd Rafi
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Musician(s): Naushad

bro, i saw this movie at Plaza cinema in 78 or 79 i think...a colleague of mine accompanied me to the cinema and she really enjoyed this movie ( she is non-indian )

do u know if Meena K danced this song in the movie??
whoever it was..really danced it well!!!

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AANE SE USKE AYAY BAHAR..................JEENE KI RAAH (1969)
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Old%20Is%20Gold/Aane...0Aaye%20Bahar_16.mp3

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versatile genius of wah -- singing coolie songs?

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Originally posted by Racist:
versatile genius of wah -- singing coolie songs?

Bai it is Called hindi/urdu songs of which one billion people of the world is attracted.

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SAU BAAR JANAM LENGE.............USTADON KE USTAD
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Sau%...r%20Janam%20Lege.mp3

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TERE PYARE PYARE SURAT KO...................SASURAL
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Tere...20Piyari%20Surat.mp3


As a kid, I saw Rafi performed this tune in Guyana,
as he was singing this song, he was so taken up with emotion that he went and gave the tabla player a hug and a kiss, that brought down the house, I think he had to encore that tune.

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MERE DOST KISSA...................DOSTANA
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Mere...ost%20Kissa%20Ye.mp3


LOVE THIS SONG: I GUESS IT HAS IMPRESSIVE MEANING:

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Originally posted by Racist:
versatile genius of wah -- singing coolie songs?

YES..
u r correct

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YEH MERA PREM PATR.....................SANGAM
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Yeh%...a%20Prem%20Patra.mp3


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YEH ZINDAGI KE MELE......................MELA
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Yeh%...dagi%20Ke%20Mele.mp3

ACTUALLY IN THE MOVIE MELA, RAFI WITH A HARMONIUM STRAPPED TO HIS SHOULDER, SING THIS SONG. HE WAS VERY YOUNG THEN, ABOUT 24.

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PATTHAR KI SANAM..................PATTHAR KI SANAM
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Patthar%20Ke%20sanam.mp3

IS IT HEART OF STONE?

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TERE PYARE PYARE SURAT KO...................SASURAL
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Tere...20Piyari%20Surat.mp3


As a kid, I saw Rafi performed this tune in Guyana,
as he was singing this song, he was so taken up with emotion that he went and gave the tabla player a hug and a kiss, that brought down the house, I think he had to encore that tune.

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bro ididnt know Rafi went to GY??

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bro ididnt know Rafi went to GY??

Certainly he was in Gt, it was on a Friday and he went to Kitty Masjid for Prayers. Many a oldtimers will remember that they lift the car with Rafi, after he went into the masjid for friday prayers, after finishing he wanted to give a rendition inside the masjid, but then they asked politely that he give the rendition outside, which he humbly did.

Weekend was the concert I think it was at Globe,and it was packed to capacity, was a small boy then.........but this was a treat.

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CHAHONGA MAI TUJHAY..................DOSTI
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Chahoga%20Nain%20Tughe.mp3

THIS WAS ONE IN WHICH HE WON THE FILMFARE AWARD:

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ZINDAGI BHAR NAHI BHOLENGI..............BARSAAT KI EK RAAT
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Zindagi%20Bahr%20Nahi.mp3

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Originally posted by asj:
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bro ididnt know Rafi went to GY??

Certainly he was in Gt, it was on a Friday and he went to Kitty Masjid for Prayers. Many a oldtimers will remember that they lift the car with Rafi, after he went into the masjid for friday prayers, after finishing he wanted to give a rendition inside the masjid, but then they asked politely that he give the rendition outside, which he humbly did.

Weekend was the concert I think it was at Globe,and it was packed to capacity, was a small boy then.........but this was a treat.

wow..a treat indeed bro....

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Mohammed Rafi montage

It was clear from the beginning that Rafi had a unique talent which distinguished him from the other playback singers of the era but it was only when he teamed up with the music composer Naushad – most notably in the 1952 classic film Baiju Bawra – that Rafi established himself as one of the greatest playback singers in Indian cinema.

Rafi revealed a golden voice of unrivaled tonal quality and range, which had the power to pitch lyrics from the lowest modulations to high soprano.

This incredible versatility of range soon attracted all the stars and, during the 1950s and 1960s – unquestionably the golden age of Hindi film music – Rafi became the voice of all the cinema greats, from Dilip Kumar and Guru Dutt, to Shammi Kapoor and Dharmendra.

Rafi proved his greatness further with an astonishing display of vocal pyrotechnics that used intonation and inflection to ensure no actor he lent his voice to ever sounded like the other.
But Rafi was more than just an outstanding Hindi playback singer. During his 40-year career he sang over 26,000 songs in all the national languages of India, achieving an unequaled level of success in many genres of Asian music, from ghazals and geets, to qawwalis and bhajans.

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Bhaiya asj
thanks..u really invested a great dealof time yesterday...........
the list idea is greatly appreciated...


see 3 of my top faves r not in list.....hope u get them in th e next list....

enjoy yr weekend bro

MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

BAHARON PHOOL BARSAO...............SURAJ
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Bhar...0Phool%20Barasao.mp3

AN AWARD WINNING SONG: ACTUALLY THERE WAS AN ENGLISH VERSION "ALTHOUGH WE HAIL FROM DIFFERENT WORLD, WE SHARE ONE VIEW AND......."
TRULY A GEM:

MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

RANG KI NOOR KI BARAAT.............GHAZAL
http://66.45.233.12/Rang_Aur_Noor_Ki_Baraat.mp3

THE MASTER AT SENTIMENTALLY BEST: TOO BEAUTIFUL TO LEAVE OUT:

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PAO CHOLENE DO..................TAJ MAHAL
http://66.45.233.12/Paom_Chhoo_Lene_Do.mp3

SENTIMENTAL TUNES AT ITS BEST:

bro..pls try to keep a list rather than single entries..
sooooooo much easier

thanks..please

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Originally posted by lynn:
bro..pls try to keep a list rather than single entries..
sooooooo much easier

thanks..please

As we locate the MP3 songs, will list individually then as we obtain a quantity of ten or so then will add to the list: Later we will have a list of app 100

Lynn could you locate, in mp3
Jo vaada kiya wo nibhana padega
Sausaal pehle mujhay tumsay

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

CHAL UDJA RE PANCHI..................BHABI
http://66.45.233.12/Chal_UdJa_Re_Panchhi_Bhabhi.mp3

WHAT A SONG; THIS ONE WAS ALSO DONE BY TALAT MEHMOOD FOR THE MOVIE BHABI, BUT THE DIRECTOR ENDED BY USING RAFI'S VERSION AS HE CLAIMED RAFI'S VERSION HAS MORE DEPTH.......IN MY OPINION, HE WAS CORRECT:

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You sure aint leaving beautiful guyana and America to go live in that shyt hole bollywood.

MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

SALAMAT RAHE DOSTANA.............DOSTANA
http://66.45.233.12/Salamat_Rahe_Dostana_Hamara___I_Dostana.mp3

IN THIS ONE THE MASTER IS JOINED BY THE OTHER GREAT KK; TRY TO RECOGNISE THEIR VOICES

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KOI SAAGAR DIL KO................DIL DIYA DARD LIYA
http://66.45.233.12/Koi_Sagar_Dil_Ko_Bahlata_Nahin.mp3

THE SOOTHING VOICE OF THE MASTER THAT COULD PUT A BABY TO SLEEP, ANOTHER SOOTHING SENTIMENTAL:

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

YAAD NA JAYE DIL Q BHULAYE.........DIL EK MANDIR
http://66.45.233.12/Yaad_Na_Jaye_DIL_EK_MANDIR.mp3

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...............EK PHOOL DO MALI
http://66.45.233.12/O_Nanhe_Se_Farishte_Ek_Phool_Do_Maali.mp3

LOVELY SONG; KIDS BIRTHDAY:

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

OWLAAD WALO PHOOLO PHALON.............EK PHOOL DO MALI
http://66.45.233.12/Aulaad_Walo_Ek_Phool_Do_Maali.mp3

THE MASTER AT HIS BEST

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BAAR BAAR DIN AYAY..............FARZ
http://66.45.233.12/Happy_Birthday_Farz.mp3


TO ALL THE SUNITA OF THE WORLD, THERE IS A SONG FOR YOU COMPLEMENTS: THE MASTER

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AAP AYEE JO KHAYALAYO.............GUMRAH
http://66.45.233.12/AAP_AAYE.mp3

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DARD E DIL...................KARZ
http://66.45.233.12/karz_(1976)_-_dar-e-dil.mp3

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MERE MEHBOOB TUJHE..................MERE MEHBOOB
http://66.45.233.12/Mere_Mehbbob_Tujhe_(Male)_MERE_MEHBOOB.mp3

I CAN SEE RAJENDRA KUMAR ON STAGE FROM MERE MEHBOOB, RENDERING THIS GHAZAL TO HIS AUDIENCE: THINKING DEEPLY OF MALA SINHA

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JON JANI JANARDHAN................NASEEB
http://66.45.233.12/JohnJaniJanardhan.mp3

RAFI WHEN HE WAS NEAR THE END OF LIFE: HE WAS STILL BELTING OUT HITS:.

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Originally posted by asj:
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CHAL UDJA RE PANCHI..................BHABI
http://66.45.233.12/Chal_UdJa_Re_Panchhi_Bhabhi.mp3

WHAT A SONG; THIS ONE WAS ALSO DONE BY TALAT MEHMOOD FOR THE MOVIE BHABI, BUT THE DIRECTOR ENDED BY USING RAFI'S VERSION AS HE CLAIMED RAFI'S VERSION HAS MORE DEPTH.......IN MY OPINION, HE WAS CORRECT:

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my mom used to sing this song forme....lovely...

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Originally posted by asj:
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Lynn could you locate, in mp3
Jo vaada kiya wo nibhana padega
Sausaal pehle mujhay tumsay

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chk this link asj bhaiya

http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/movie/HC0000047.html

TRACK LISTING:
Tumsa Nahin Dekha (Tumsa Nahin Dekha)


Jo Wada Kiya (Taj Mahal)


Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki (Dulari)


Baharon Phool Barsao (Suraj)


Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera (Teesari Manzil)


Kya Hua Tera Wada (Hum Kisise Kum Nahin)


Chaudhavin Ka Chand Ho (Chaudhavin Ka Chand)


Tere Mere Sapne (Guide)


Parda Hai Parda (Amar Akbar Anthony)


Sau Saal Pehle (Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai)

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BANDA PARWAR....................PHIR WOHI DIL LAYA HOON
http://66.45.233.12/Banda_Perwar_Thaam_Lo_Jigar_Phir_Wahi_Dil_Laya_Hoon.mp3

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AJI KIBLA MOHO TARMA..............PHIR WOHI DIL LAYA HOON
http://66.45.233.12/Kabhi_Shola_Kabhi_Nagma_Phir_Wahi_Dil_Laya_Hoon.mp3

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KHULI PALAK MEIN JHOOTA GUSSA..............PROFESSOR
http://66.45.233.12/Khuli_Palak_Mein_PROFESSOR.mp3

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HUM TU CHALE PARDES..............SARGAM
http://66.45.233.12/Hum_To_Chale_Pardes_SARGAM.mp3

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MUBARK HO TUM.......................COOLIE
http://www.channeldosti.com/Amitabh%20Bachchan//Coolie/...20Tum%20Sab%20Ko.mp3


FOR MY GOOD FRIEND KSAZ:

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quote:

Originally posted by asj:
MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

MUBARK HO TUM.......................COOLIE
http://www.channeldosti.com/Amitabh%20Bachchan//Coolie/...20Tum%20Sab%20Ko.mp3


FOR MY GOOD FRIEND KSAZ:

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And I am enjoying them right now asjbhai. Bhari Duniya is one of my all time favorite. But so are about another 5000 or so of his other songs.

Coolie was done by Shabir Kumar, the closest immitation to Rafi.

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quote:

Coolie was done by Shabir Kumar, the closest immitation to Rafi.

Thanks Bro, could not have recognised the voice, certainly had me baffled;
Glad you are enjoying the tunes;
I did karioke singing of Bhari Duniya and it came out not so perfect, I guess everyone does not have that magical voice like the Master:

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MERE DUSHMAN TU MERE DOSTI..........AYEE DIN BAHAR KI
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Mere%20dushman.mp3


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RAHA GARDISHON MAY HARDAM...............DO BADAN
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Raha%20Gardishon%20Main.mp3

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KOI SAAGAR DIL KO BEHLATA..............DIL DIYA DARD LIYA
http://66.45.233.12/Koi_Sagar_Dil_Ko_Bahlata_Nahin.mp3


May it be sad songs or joyful songs Rafi Saheb delighted all of us with his magical voice. It is a great tragedy that the singer has perished but not before living behind his immortal songs. Rafi Saheb is not on this mortal world but his songs has made him immortal forever.

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YAAD NA JAYEY...................DIL EK MANDIR
http://66.45.233.12/Yaad_Na_Jaye_DIL_EK_MANDIR.mp3


One interesting fact is that Rafi Sahab has also sung for singer-actor Kishore Kumar in a few movies like 'Raagini', 'Baaghi Shehzaada', and 'Shararat'.
Another interesting fact is his song ''Jaan Pehechan Ho'', a song from thriller movie Gumnaam has been included in the recently released hollywood movie ''Ghost World''.

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DIL KI AWAAZ BHI SUN................HUMSAYA
http://66.45.233.12/Dil_Ki_Aawaz_Bhi_Sun_Humsaya.mp3


In a country so diverse and varied as India, Hindi film music has played a very important role. It has been ironically, the glue to bind us together, the only thing of common interest from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. When you think of Hindi film music, you can't but think of Mohd Rafi. The versatile singer with a golden voice that's just incomparable. As Naushad rightly remarked " many singers will come and go, but there can never be a Mohd Rafi again!". Rafi is an Icon, a symbol of the golden era
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MAIN ZINDAGI KI SAAT.................HUM DONO
http://66.45.233.12/MainZindagiKaSaathNibhata.mp3

The date of his passing away was perhaps
divinely pre-ordained, for it is said that one who dies in the
holy month goes to heaven. There was no person more deserving of
that status than the pious and God-fearing Rafi, who never touched
a drop of alcohol, who never told a lie, who never had a harsh
word for anyone, and who worshipped his work. A man whose songs
wiped away many a sorrowful tear from the eyes of those who were
struggling under the burden of life and brought tears of ecstatic
joy to many more.

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TUMSE ACHA KAUN HAI...............JAAMWAR
http://66.45.233.12/Tum_Se_Acha_Kaun_Hai_Jaanwar.mp3


Within hours of getting news of Rafi's untimely demise, hundreds
of mourners gathered at his residence in Bandra to pay their last
homage to a man who had them bound by the magic spell of his voice
for nearly four decades. Thousands braved a heavy downpour and
joined the funeral procession the next day. Most of them could
not believe that Rafi was no more - just a few days ago, many of
them had heard him singing at his best at Bombay's Shanmuganada
Hall for three hours. This was destined to be his last public
appearance.

MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

MERE MOHABAT JAWA..................JAANWAR
http://66.45.233.12/Meri_Mohabbat_Jawan_Rahegi_Jaanwar.mp3


On hearing about his death Naushad said "For those who say that I helped
Rafi in his career, I would say that I only showed him a way. It was
his voice that enriched my music. The void left by his death cannot be
filled. Yes that is impossible."

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quote:

Originally posted by asj:
MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

MERE MOHABAT JAWA..................JAANWAR
http://66.45.233.12/Meri_Mohabbat_Jawan_Rahegi_Jaanwar.mp3


On hearing about his death Naushad said "For those who say that I helped
Rafi in his career, I would say that I only showed him a way. It was
his voice that enriched my music. The void left by his death cannot be
filled. Yes that is impossible."

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nice song...another ofmy fave...Shammi and Rajshree

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asj bhai...
i askedmy friend to s end the 2 songs in MP3 format..
will post whenever i recv them..
chk this link when u have time!

http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/artist/Mohammad%5FRafi.html

14 pages of Rafi songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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TO BREAK THE SOLO MONOTONY, WE NOW MOVE TO DUETS: WILL DO ABOUT 10-15

TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

IT IS A PITY THAT WE CANNOT AT THIS TIME GET MP3 RECORDINGS:

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

JO VAADA KIYA WO NIBHANA PADEGA.................TAJ MAHAL
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/UAf7wIWaJt.As1NMvHdW/

This one could be classified as one of Rafi/Lata most memorable duet
Such a beautiful song:

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

SAU SAAL PEHLE....................JAB PYAR KISSISE HOTA HAI
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/I5fmUXjTfd.As1NMvHdW/


This is another gem and could be in the same category as above, that is memorable duets, that was immensely popular

So lynn, thanks for sharing with us two beautiful songs:

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asj bro..
listen to this..think the sound is better for Jo vada kiya..
i'm trying to post but no luck..

http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/movie/H000544.html

sau saal pehle

http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/movie/H000111.html

what do u htink bro asj..better sound that music india????????

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asj bro..
listen to this..think the sound is better for Jo vada kiya..
i'm trying to post but no luc

Their sound is better but not mp3, and they give you advertisement; which we do not want to listen to, and we can copy their link, but for for use on BM2, try to post a song and they give you one dozen with adv.

quote:

Originally posted by asj:

quote:

asj bro..
listen to this..think the sound is better for Jo vada kiya..
i'm trying to post but no luc

Their sound is better but not mp3, and they give you advertisement; which we do not want to listen to, and we can copy their link, but for for use on BM2, try to post a song and they give you one dozen with adv.

yeah!! thought YOU could have done it, since i wasn't getting thru...

anyway i WILL get the MP3..but have to wait..smile

for duets..
Aap ayee bahar ayee
geet
phir wohi dil laya hoon

quote:

but i will get the MP3..buthave to wait..smile
for duets..
Aap ayee bahar ayee
geet
phir wohi dil laya hoon

For Rafi/Lata Duets will do about 10-15
For Rafi/Asha Duets will do about 10
With our current 50 + 25 that adds up to 75 the there is some other Rafi 25, and that will take us to 100: and thats where we close the thread: and ask Amral to archieve: anytime we are in the mood can bring up and listen Rafi:

quote:

Originally posted by asj:

quote:

but i will get the MP3..buthave to wait..smile
for duets..
Aap ayee bahar ayee
geet
phir wohi dil laya hoon

For Rafi/Lata Duets will do about 10-15
For Rafi/Asha Duets will do about 10
With our current 50 + 25 that adds up to 75 the there is some other Rafi 25, and that will take us to 100: and thats where we close the thread: and ask Amral to archieve: anytime we are in the mood can bring up and listen Rafi:

wonderful..great job bro!!!!
a great deal of yr time invested..butit is greatly appreciated....

thanks bro..

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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR


TUMSE DOOR REHKE................ADALAT
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/p4m7En.2Bt.As1NMvHdW/

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MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

TERE DUNIYA SAY DOOR.................ZABAK
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/msQmnDhAG9.As1NMvHdW/

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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR


LAAGE CHOOTE NA AB TU SANAM..........KALI TOPI LAL RUMAL
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/XrXmVA.BDt.As1NMvHdW/

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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

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KITNA PYARA VAADA........................CARAVAN
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/_4Imx2Nm59.As1NMvHdW/

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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR


DAFLI WALE DAFLI BAJA....................SARGAM
http://66.45.233.12/Dafli_Wale_SARGAM.mp3

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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR


TERE BINDIYA RE..........................ABHIMAAN
http://66.45.233.12/TeriBindiyeRe.mp3

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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

YUHI TUM MUJH.....................SACCHA JHOOTA
http://66.45.233.12/Yuhi_Tum_Mujh_Se_SACHA_JHUTHA.mp3


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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

RANG RANG KE PHOOL KHILE....................AAYA SAAWAN JHOOMKE
http://66.45.233.12/Rang_Rang_Ke_Phool_Khile_AanMiloSajna.mp3

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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

CHALO DIL DAAR CHALO.....................PAKEEZAH
http://66.45.233.12/Chalo_Dildar_Chalo_PAKEEZAH.mp3

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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR


MEIN CHALE MEIN CHALE......................PROFESSOR
http://66.45.233.12/Mein_Chali_Mein_Chali_PROFESSOR.mp3


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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

DIN SARA GUZARA TERE ANGANA.................JUNGLEE
http://66.45.233.12/Din_Sara_Guzara_Junglee.mp3

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TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

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AJA TUJKO PUKARAY MERE GEET............GEET
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/oUmmiEaHAt.As1NMvHdW/

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quote:

Originally posted by asj

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

JO VAADA KIYA WO NIBHANA PADEGA.................TAJ MAHAL
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/UAf7wIWaJt.As1NMvHdW/

This one could be classified as one of Rafi/Lata most memorable duet
Such a beautiful song:

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Jo Vaada Kiya Woh Nibhaana Padega
(You have to keep the promise that you have made)
Roke Zamaana Chaahe Roke Khudaai
(Even if the world or the Lord stops you)
Tumko Aana Padega
(you have to come)

Tarasti Nigaahon Ne Aawaz Di Hai
(The longing/ fearful eyes have called out to you)
Mohabbat Ki Aahon Ne Awaaz Di Hai
(the desperate sighs of love are calling out to you)
Jaane Hayaa Jaane Ada Chodo Tarsaana
(Life of modesty and life of grace, please don't put me to fear)
Tumko Aana Padega
(You have to come)

Ye Maana Hamein Jaan Se Jaana Padega
(I agree that I have to go from the world)
Par Ye Samajh Lo Tumne Jab Bhi Pukaara
(But understand this that whenever you give a call)
Humko Aana Padega...
(I will have to come)

Hum Apni Wafaa Pe Na Ilzaam Lenge
(We will not take blame to our loyalty/love)
Tumhe Dil Diya Hai Tumhe Jaan Bhi Denge
(I have given you my heart, will also give you my soul)

Jab Ishq Ka Sauda Kiya, Phir Kya Ghabraana
(Now that I have traded my love for yours, why be afraid)
Humko Aana Padega
(I have to come)

Chamakte Hain Jab Tak Yeh Chaand Aur Taare
(Until the time the stars and the moon shine)
Na Tootenge Ab Keh Do Paimaan Hamaare
(Our promise will never break, say it)
Ek Doosra Jab De Sadaa Hoke Dewaana
(When the other gives out/ goes around like crazy)
Humko Aana Padega
(we have to come)

quote:

Originally posted by lynn:

quote:

Originally posted by asj:
TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

SAU SAAL PEHLE....................JAB PYAR KISSISE HOTA HAI
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/I5fmUXjTfd.As1NMvHdW/


This is another gem and could be in the same category as above, that is memorable duets, that was immensely popular

So lynn, thanks for sharing with us two beautiful songs:

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Sau saal pehle mujhe tumse pyaar tha
(A hundred years ago I was in love with you)

Mujhe tumse pyaar tha, aaj bhi hai
(I loved you, and I still do)

Aur kal bhi rahega
(And will do so in future)


Sadiyon se tujhse milne jiya beqaraar tha
(For centuries, I was desperate to meet you)

Jiya beqaraar tha, aaj bhi hai
(my heart was restless. it still is)

Aur kal bhi rahega
(and will always be so)

Sau saal pehle mujhe tumse pyaar tha
(A hundred years ago. I was in love with you)

Mujhe tumse pyaar tha, aaj bhi hai
(I loved you, and I still do)

Aur kal bhi rahega
(And will do so in future)

Tum rootha na karo meri jaan
(Dont get mad at me my love)

Meri jaan nikal jaati hai
(It's like I will die)

Tum hansti rehti ho
(when you keep smiling)

ek bijli si chamak jaati hai
(It's like there is lightening)

Mujhe jeete jee o dilbar, tera intezaar tha
(While being alive, my love, I had been waiting for you)

Tera intezaar tha, aaj bhi hai
(was waiting for you, still am today)

Aur kal bhi rahega
(will do so in future)

Sadiyon se tujhse milne jiya beqaraar tha
(For centuries, I was desperate to meet you)

Jiya beqaraar tha, aaj bhi hai
(my heart was restless. it still is)

Aur kal bhi rahega
(and will always be so)

Is dil ke taaron mein
(In the strings of my heart)

Madhur jhankar tumhi se hai
(The sweet beats are because of you)

Aur yeh haseen jalwa
(and this beautiful show)

Yeh mast bahaar tumhi se hai
(the intoxicated spring is because of you)

Dil ko yeh mera sanam tera talabgaar tha
(My heart, my love, was tatally indebted to you)

Tera talabgaar tha, aaj bhi hai
(Was indebted to you, still is)

kal bhi rahega
(and will always be)

Sau saal pehle mujhe tumse pyaar tha
(A hundred years ago. I was in love with you)

Mujhe tumse pyaar tha, aaj bhi hai
(I loved you, and I still do)

Aur kal bhi rahega
(And will do so in future)

Beautiful poetry, the urdu is fantastic;

Thanks Lynn

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ASJ....a Big thank you!!!

My hubby sat here for 2 hours last night and listened and thoroughly enjoyed most of the songs on this thread. For him, Rafi was definitely the Greatest!!!...and maybe still is since my hubby doesn't think that anyone has surpassed him yet.

While listening, he also read a lot of the information posted on Rafi...he said to pass on his thanks to you for all your efforts.

VG..yes gurl.
a big thank u to asj bhai
bro, duets from 'ayee milan ki bela' r lovely
thank you, bro

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Originally posted by VillageGirl:
ASJ....a Big thank you!!!

My hubby sat here for 2 hours last night and listened and thoroughly enjoyed most of the songs on this thread. For him, Rafi was definitely the Greatest!!!...and maybe still is since my hubby doesn't think that anyone has surpassed him yet.
While listening, he also read a lot of the information posted on Rafi...he said to pass on his thanks to you for all your efforts.

Now VG , thats a Rafi fan, we are happy to know that your hubby and other folks are enjoying the tunes, believe me it is really nostalgic.
Our other colleagues contributed quite a lot on this thread and they all deserves the credit, we thank you for giving us a feed back

MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR


O SANAM TERE HO GAYE HUM..........AYEE MILAN KI BELA
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/PqfmHh.PHd.As1NMvHdW/

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Mere Mitwa Mere Meet Re
From Geet
Rafi and Lata

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/oUmmiEaHAt.As1NMvHdW/

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/uBOmw0ssNS.As1NMvHdW/
Aaj Ki Junili Raat Ma
Rafi and Lata from Talash ( old)

MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

TWO GREATEST SINGER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

MOHAMED RAFI AND LATA MANGESHKAR

DEKHO AB TO KISKO NAHI DE KHABAR.................JAANWAR
http://66.45.233.12/Dekho_Ab_To_Jaanwar.mp3

EVEN WITH A BEATLES TUNE THEY WERE DOING JUSTICE


THE VIDEO: SHAMMI KAPOOR & RAJSHRI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjxn29dfln8&search=lata%20mangeshkar


The five minutes of this movie showed Indians what all the international fuss of the Beatles was about. It shows the guitars, tight dresses, exaggerated emotions of singing, the ambience of a nightclub, some of the steps. It's an amazing work of popular art.
Ofcourse Wildman Shammi Kapoor gets all the beautiful women:

Remember Rajshri in "Geet Gaya Pathrone" Jeetu

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asj bhaiya
did u post this song???? waslooking for it..but cantseem to find it...smile



Hum Intezar Karenge
Singer : Mohd Rafi

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/C4QmSOhdVt.As1NMvHdW/

this is so beautiful..madhubala and ????pradeep kumar

hum intezaar karenge
(I will wait for you)
hum intezaar karenge tera qayaamat tak
(I will wait for you until the judgement day)
khuda kare ke qayaamat ho aur tu aaye
(Please Lord let that day be soon and you do come)
hum intezaar karenge
(I will wait for you)

bujhi bujhi si nazar mein teri talaash liye
(The dull eyes of mine are searching for you)
bhatakte phirte hai hum aap apni laash liye
(I am moving here and there like a lifeless fom)
yehi junoon yehi dehshat ho
(let this madness and insanity prevail)
yehi junoon yehi dehshat ho aur tu aaye
(In this madness ans insanity, you will come)
khuda kare ke qayaamat ho aur tu aaye
(O God let the judgement day be and you come)
hum intezaar karenge
(I will wait)

na denge hum tujhe ilzaam bewafaayi ka
(I will not accuse you of infidelity)
magar geela to karenge teri judaai ka
(But I will complain about your separation)
tere khilaaf shikaayat ho
(Let there be accuses against you)
tere khilaaf shikaayat ho aur tu aaye
(There be complaints against you and you come)
khuda kare ke qayaamat ho aur tu aaye
(I hope to Lord the final day come and you come)
hum intezaar karenge
(I will wait)

yeh zindagi tere kadmon mein daal jaayenge
(I will leave my life at your feet)
tujh hi ko teri amaanat sambhaal jaayenge
(I will give you your treasure to look after)
humara aalam-e-rukhsat ho
(Let my last moments be here)
humara aalam-e-rukhsat ho aur tu aaye
(My last moments be here and you come)
khuda kare ke qayaamat ho aur tu aaye
(I pray to God the judgment day comes and you come)
hum intezaar karenge
(I will be waiting)

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