This article is written by Mr. Souvik Chatterji.

Rafi had a very sweet relationship with Shankar Jaikishan but unfortunately their relationship had not been glorified in bollywood history. Whenever contribution of composers relating to classic creations involving Rafi are highlighted the name of Naushad, Roshan, Madanmohan, OP Nayyar are glorified and the contribution of Shankar Jaikishan is ignored. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. K.S.Ramachandran

The power of evergreen Hindi film hits of yesteryears is even sung and enjoyed today, by one and all. It is surprising to realize that the younger generation has taken a special interest in its music and rhythm. What could be the reason behind it? (more…)

This article is written by Mr. K.S. Ramachandran

Sonu Nigam, much to my expectations, sang Rafi songs very normally. In fact, I would rate him much much lower than what he used to sing when he came in about 13years ago through Saregama. His voice has conspicuously deteriorated with his singing all types of medlee/Hindi pop songs and of that sort. (more…)

On 17.08.08, BAAR BAR RAFI fan club held it’s first program RAFI NITE INTENSE AT Chowdiah Hall, Bangalore. The event was a huge success. This report is contributed by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy.

BAAR BAAR RAFI, a Fan Club of Mohammed Rafi in Bangalore arranged a musical evening dedicated to the memory of the legendary Singer with divine voice at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore on Sunday, 17th of August from 6 pm to 10 pm. The four hour show was sponsored by M/s. Alliance Eldorado Park. The huge Hall was packed much before the commencement of the program and many enthusiastic fans had to be turned away due to non-availability of seats. (more…)

This information is shared by Mr. Zorawar Chhugani, General Secretary, Rafi Foundation Memorial Society (Regd.), Delhi. Here is a full report on the event, “Yaad Na Jaye, The Rafi Magic” held on 28th death anniversary of Mohd. Rafi Sahab in Delhi on 30-07-08 at Rajinder Bhawan organized by Rafi Foundation Memorial Society, Delhi.

“Sabhi Se Juda Jiska Andaz Hai,
Zameen Ta Falak Jiski Parwaz Hai,
Wahi Jispe Sangeet Ko Naaz Hai,
Mohd. Rafi Ki Woh Aawaz Hai”

Rafi Foundation Memorial Society (Delhi Chapter of Rafi Foundation) organized the programme YAAD NA JAYE, The Rafi Magic on 30th July’08 at Rajendra Bhawan, DDU Marg, New Delhi on the occasion of 28th death anniversary of Rafi Sahab. (more…)