Muhammad Rafi was born in Kotla Sultan Singh located near Amritsar in the then undivided Punjab. Mohd Rafi had five older brothers ad his father’s name was Hajji Ali Mohammad. Lovingly addressed as “Pheeko” by his family, Rafi started showing his inclination towards music at a very early age when he used to imitate the chants of a wandering beggar in his village. In the year 1935, Rafi’s family moved to Lahore. Rafi’s love for music was recognized soon by his family and he was encouraged to pursue it further. Thus, Mohamed Rafi went on to seek training in Hindustani classical music from eminent personalities like Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan, Pundit Jiwanlal Matto and Firoze Nizami.
Rafi’s first public performance was at the tender age of 13. One day Rafi along with his brother Hamid went to attend a performance by the renowned K.L. Saigal. But there was a power failure at the venue and the legendary singer refused to sing. When the audience began to lose patience, Rafi’s brother Hamid requested the organizer to allow Rafi to keep the audience entertained till the power came back. He was allowed to do so and it turned out to be the correct exposure for him. Among the audience was seated the great composer Shyam Sunder who immediately recognized immense talent and untapped potential in Rafi. He invited Rafi to come to Bombay for a recording. From there on began the journey of the most versatile singer of India.
In the year 1944, Mohammed Rafi recorded his first song under music director Shyam Sunder. It was for a Punjabi movie named Gul Baloch. It was recognized by many and Rafi started to get more and more offers. Rafi also sang songs composed by Naushad for the movie Pehle Aap in the year 1944. He also acted in a couple of movies named Laila Majnu (1945) and Jugnu (1947). Another splendid performance was in the year 1946 when he sang the song “Tera Khilona Toota Balak” of the movie Anmol Ghadi. With the movie Jugnu (1947), Rafi bagged his first major hit. The song “Yahaan Badla Wafa Ka” with Noor Jehan under Feroze Nizami went on to become a major hit with the public.
His music in the movie Baiju Bawara proved critics wrong and he went on to become one of the most demanded playback singers of that time. The film happened by accident. Talat Mehmood was the first choice for the film. Naushad, the music director caught Talat Mehmood smoking and was very annoyed. He then gave all the songs to Mohammed Rafi and the results were outstanding. In the year 1949, his song named “Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki” of the movie “Dulari” went on to become an anthem of sorts. There was no looking back thereafter and Rafi went on to produce hits after hits. He was the undisputed singer till the 70’s.
He was patronized as the voice of the great actor Dev Anand during 1950’s and 60’s. He became the favorite singer of director O.P. Nayyar and sang many beautiful songs for him. Rafi also produced some of the greatest hits with S.D. Burman, which includes films like Tere Ghar ke Saamne (1957), Pyaasa (1957), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Guide (1965), Aradhana (1969) and Abhimaan (1973). In fact, he even sang a playback number for the great singer Kishore ar for the movie Raagini. Apparently, O.P. Nayyar was so fascinated by Rafi’s music that he got him to sing “Man Mora Baawara” of this movie. Rafi sang with Asha Bhonsle and Lata Mangeshkar and belted out hits after hits. Rafi became the voice of noted actor Rajendra ar and sang many romantic songs for his movies. His boisterous style of singing suited the versatile actor Shammi Kapoor. One could not imagine a reserved and gentle person like Rafi singing the “Yahoo” number. But then, that was Rafi.
During the 1970’s, Kishore ar came into the limelight with his hits in the movie Aradhana. Rafi’s output declined and Kishore ar started to overshadow his popularity. However, Rafi’s songs were still everyone’s favorite and he proved that no matter how many singers come and go, his position would remain undisputed. During mid 70’s Rafi made a huge comeback with the movie “Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi” and won the national award for the song “Kya Hua Tera Waada”.
His major hits in the 70’s include Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Sargam (1979) and Karz (1980). The Qawali song “Pardah Hai Pardah” of the movie Amar Akbar Anthony was a superhit. Other hit songs in late 1970s include films like Laila Majnu (1976), Apnapan (1978), Qurbani, Dostana (1980) and The Burning Train (1980). On July 31st, 1980, this great singer went back home early after recording and dies due to a massive heart attack. His funeral procession was one befitting a king. Mohammed Rafi was a legend of legends and shall remain so till eternity
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One of the best …
One of the best songs Rafi ji ever did I still love it!1
Harjit
The greatest Indian …
The greatest Indian singer ever born! He’s immortal. His sad songs are sooooooooo touching!
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Thanks for the translation!!! Very romantic
a truly great voice …
a truly great voice lost but never forgotten.
i simply love and …
i simply love and dont mind listening it a thousand times in a day
No one, I mean no …
No one, I mean no one can even be included in the same breath. The man is immortal and lived amongst mortals, and left a legacy that will continue to prosper in the hearts and souls of generations to come.
Best voice of the …
Best voice of the world forever. Simply I like his all song. Simply I like his all songs. But this is my most favourite song.
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more five legendry music director of idian film ghulam ali noushad rd burman ar rehman shanker j kishan khemchand parkash khiyaam rd durman laskmi kant pyare lal
one of my favourite …
one of my favourite songs … golden voice certainly …i agree it’s God’s chosen voice …i simply love this song ..Mohd. Rafi was one of the rare singers who used to sing as well in live performances as he would do in recording studios.
Hav a look same …
Hav a look same Live song uploaded again in high quality Audio n Video-
mohammad rafi jub …
mohammad rafi jub raat main sunta hoon tu aasa lugta hay mari maan mujhay loori sunna rahi hay
the best of all the …
the best of all the singers in the world of my choice
1. Mohammed Rafi
2 …
1. Mohammed Rafi
2. Asha Bhosle
3. Kishore ar
4. Lata Mangeshkar
5. Mukesh
6. Ravi Shankar
7. Zakir Hussain
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super songggggggg
If God had to …
If God had to choose a voice for representing Him, He would pick Mohammad Rafi. Who else can make you forget the worries of the world?
this song is the …
this song is the bass full song of mohd rafi
thanks for …
thanks for uploading friend
nice music,
I am …
nice music,
I am getting ready to write music encyclopedia which in greatest musicians from every country will be existed.
Can you help me about Indian musicians please, Can you write me top legendary 5 Indian musicians?
( I need an expert opinion, please answer if you think you are capable of to decide it)
Rafi Sahab’s voice …
Rafi Sahab’s voice and singing-always mesmerizing!
absolutly amazing.. …
absolutly amazing..wow
mohd rafi ki awaaz …
mohd rafi ki awaaz aur us ki ustadi k urooj par koee ponch nai sakta ,,har ek ustaad se pocho wo kud bathadega k mohd rafi kya cheez ta
Asim bhai like the …
Asim bhai like the biography you wrote in the description..
Rafi………. Magician of Voice.
Salaam Rafi..
What a voice!! …
What a voice!! Nobody can sing like him. Big respect to Mohd. Rafi.
rafi is the lengend …
rafi is the lengend the most evergreen singer ever
thx for add his songs
L ha sonu nigham …
L ha sonu nigham sala rafi sb ki copy marta ha