This article is written by Mr. Anmol Singh

Mohd Rafi and Pradeep Kumar

This song has been rated as the best song by the Outlook survey some time back. What makes this song an all time great, perhaps the incredible lyrics written by Sahir or excellent delivery by Rafi or a great composition by Roshan. It is perhaps all the factors. Lets analyze the lyrics written by Sahir. (more…)

This article is written by Mrs Usha G Rao, a member of Baar Baar Rafi Fan Club.

Mohd Rafi

The myriad moods and emotions expressed by Rafi Sahab in his songs is not only awe inspiring but also a subject of discussion for music lovers in general and Rafi admirers in particular.

An aspect of his music that has always fascinated me is his duets.  He has sung some of the most beautiful duets in Hindi films.  Among them, some are light hearted,  some soulful and others intensely romantic.  A unique and interesting feature of some of his duets is the late entry of Rafi Sahab into the song. (more…)

This article is written by Mr. Biman Baruah, Assam

Mohd Rafi and Prakash Mehra

(A Personal Tribute to: Producer, Director and Lyricist: Prakash Mehra)

Zendegi To Bewafa Hai , Ek Din Thukrayegi
Maut Mehbooba  Hai  Apne  Saath Lekar Jayegi
Mar Ke Jeene Ki Ada Jo Duniya Ko Dikhlayega
Woh Maqaddar Ka Sikandar Jaaneman Kehlayega

The above few lines of the title song of the film sung by our beloved Rafi Saheb with full of enthusiasm which depicts ultimate reality of human life. The song was played in background when Amitabh dies at the end of the film after fighting with Amjad Khan and picturised on Vinod Khanna on screen. It was the sad version of the well-known Kishore Kumar song, “Rote Huye Aate Hain Saab, Hansta Huya Jo Jayega” from the film, Maqaddar Ka Sikandar. The Producer- Director of the film, Prakash Mehra departed on 17 May, 2009 in Mumbai at the age of 69 after long-standing illness. (more…)