This article is written by Mr. Anwar-ul-Haque.

Tum se kahoon ek baat paron se halki
Raat meri hai chhawon tumhare hi aanchel ki

When I first listened to this splendid song of film Dastak (1970), I just stunned. It amazed me a lot. I never thought that such an artistic work could be part of a film. The amazingly awesome lyrics, brilliant composition and gorgeous rendering made this song the greatest ever of its genre. (more…)

This information is shared by Mr. Vinod Viplav. He can be contacted on mobile – 09868793203 or Email – screenindia@gmail.com. Following article was published in the prominent English Daily “The Hindu” on November 1, 2008.

The second edition of a biography of Mohammad Rafi “Meri Aawaz Suno” hits the stands. We know Mohammad Rafi as a singer par excellence and have grown up on his songs. But we have barely given a thought that he sung several songs for lesser known characters in films. We barely know the names of those who sang those songs in the film, but know the songs too well. (more…)

This information is shared by Mr. Azis. Contact: sahoosleaffoundation@gmail.com

We are happy to inform you that after the successful shows ATRIBUTE TO RAFI AND RAGAM SUDARSHANAM For Dakshina Sa Hoos Leaf Foundation (Lifeline Efforts for Affected and Fallen) a registered educational & charitable trust is organizing an ambitious project of rehabilitating the mentally ill orphans who are abandoned by their family and society. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy

Rafii Saab’ songs are legend and are hummed even today after so many years. Rafiji has sung so many full length songs, i.e, mukhda and all antaras, but some times enters only in antara and has invariably stolen the show. But there are certain songs where Rafi Saab has just sung a line or two or just alaap and it is found that all such songs have become great because of Rafiji’s presence. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. Souvik Chatterji.

When we visualise the golden era of music in Indian cinema we primarily think about the giant music directors like Shankar Jaikishan, Naushad, etc., or lyricists like Shakeel Badayani, Shailendra, Majrooh Sultanpuri or singers like Rafi, Lata who made major contribution to the music of that age. Among the legendary giants there were other composers who composed music for less number of films but created their identity and everlasting appeal even with the less number of compositions. Jaidev and Khayyam are two composers who received numerous awards for their classic performance and still remain few of the offbeat composers without whom the firmament of music would be colourless. (more…)