In most of the articles that I have read on this site, the native place of Rafi Saab has been mentioned to be in Pakistan. All of my life, I knew it was in India. The following article has been taken from THE TRIBUNE, Chandigarh, written by Navjot Sidhu, dated 2nd. December,1999 and this should clear all doubts – Mohan Flora.

KOTLA SULTAN SINGH (Amritsar), Dec 1 Memories of the great music legend Mohammad Rafi are fading away in his own village as nothing that belonged to him has been preserved. No remains of his ancestral house can be seen. (more…)

Here is an excerpt from an interview of Shankar of Shankar-Jaikishan fame, in which he talks about Rafi Sahab. This is contributed by PrinceAli@HF

If you have always played fair, how come, following his virtuosity under your baton in Shree 420 and Chori Chori, Manna Dey, then running neck and neck with Rafi, was gradually eased out by you in favour of Rafi? (more…)

PrinceAli@HF had contributed this on HF. Mr. Vishwas Nerurkar’s excellent book on Shanker Jaikishan, which has some great articles on the duo. Here is an extract from one such article written by reputed film producer, and one of Jaikishan’s best friends, Sateesh Wagle:

During the making of Pyar Hi Pyar the government had bestowed the Padmashree on Shankar Jaikishan. We were, ofcourse, thrilled with the news. I accompanied Jaikishan to Delhi for the award ceremony and stayed at the Oberoi. One morning, (more…)

A poem by a person who wishes to remain Anonymous.

He enters like a new blossomed jasmine
Filling the room with radiance
A person so shy when he speaks (more…)

This is written by naveen@HF

A few days ago I was watching Home Delivery, a movie starring Vivek Oberio. Tiku (famous comedian) was playing a neighbour who would be singing alaps all the time, thus irritating neighbours. (more…)

This article is written by Anmol Singh.

I remember long ago it was 25th June 1983 when the Cricket World Cup final between India & West Indies was being telecast. As the match was progressing there was a failure in telecast of the match in Mumbai Doordarshan. (more…)

Article by mohdrafi.com

The beauty of this song is simply outstanding. Music by Iqbal and lyrics by Neeraj is prominent. Its with a quality that thrusts itself into attention. The salient projection of feelings in the vocals of Rafi Sahab is simply adroit and artful. (more…)

This article is by Sajdah@HF

Mohd Rafi. The very name transports you immediately to the vintage era of Hindi film music. The thought crosses your mind; what would the world of Hindi music, have been like, had there been no Rafi? Imagine living in a world without colour? That’s how it would it would have been! (more…)