This is written by Perry Khan (Mazher Mahmood) @ HF

In fact Rafi Saab’s last interview was given to my father Sultan Mahmood just a couple of weeks before his death. The article for Indian film mag Shama has been widely circulated. However, I would like to share a small anecdote. (more…)

This anecdote was provided by Ms. Nalini Ramji

In the early days, when Rafi was trying to establish himself, Firoze Nizami composed a duet between Noorjehan and G.M.Durrani, for ‘Jugnu’. However, (more…)

This anecdote was provided by Ms. Nalini Ramji

In 1947, the Shankar-Jaikishan team was given its first job, composing the music for Barsaat. Their first composition was Main Zindagi Mein Hardam Rota Hi Raha Hun, which required a singer with an extremely wide vocal range. (more…)

This anecdote was provided by Ms. Nalini Ramji

Once, the Silver Jubilee of ‘Binaca Geet Mala’ was being celebrated in Shanmukhananda Hall in Bombay. Rafi was among the many film personalities who attended the show. Just before the program, one young fan went up to Rafi and gave him a salutation. (more…)