By Jyothi Prabhakar for Delhi Times covering Rafi Foundation’s event of July 31, 2012

Mohd Rafi

The weather was just right for this concert, with the rains giving Delhi a romantic feel. The event was a tribute to legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi, organized by the Rafi Foundation. And thankfully, the event started without waiting for the stars to arrive. But before we get to the songs and the singers – Jackie Shroff came first, spotted the photogs, quickly whipped out his sunglasses in the dark of the auditorium and put them on. (more…)

By Binu Nair

Barsi of Mohd Rafi Sahab

On the eve of Mohd Rafi Saaheb’s 32nd jayanti the month of July will see innumerable Rafi Musicals around the world. The President of Live Musicians Association Ashok Hande based in Mumbai has said that all auditoriums get booked months in advance in July and December for Rafi Saaheb shows. (more…)

Contributed by Mr.Binu Nair, founder, The Rafi Foundation, mumbai.
e.mail : binus2000@hotmail.com
cell : +09833 250 701

Mohd Rafi

Dec.24th will mark the 86th Birth Anniversary of legendary singer Mohd Rafi.

Dedicated music sessions in memory of Rafi Saaheb, Award to composers Ravindra Jain and  singer Suman Kalyanpur, naming of Bandra’s 16th as Mohd Rafi Road, beautification of Bandras Rafi chowk will be part of the celebrations of the day.

There were 9400 musical tribute shows last july31st, the 30th death anniversary of Mohd Rafi. The trend will continue this december says Narayan P Rafi lover from Bangalore who works for the Baar Baar Rafi forum. (more…)

This event information is shared by Mr. Binu Nair, Founder, Rafi Foundation, Mumbai. He can be reahed on his cell 9833 250 701

DIL PUKARE AARE AARE AARE…
ON APRIL 4 AT MUMBAIS DINANATH MANGESHKAR HALL

The Rafi Foundation

Goonjte hain tere naghmon se ameeron ke mahal
jhopdon mein bhi greebon ke teri awaaz hai
Apni mausikee pe sabko fakhr hota hai magar
Mere saathi, aaj mausikee ko tujh par naaz hai 

Said Nausad Ali saaheb about the genial maestro Mohd Rafi who has carved his place in the hearts of millions of music lovers. Millions of reams of paper profiling the singer has appeared in newspapers and his music is as popular today as it was few decades ago. (more…)

This information is shared by Mr. Binu Nair

Two music stalwarts from the hindi music industry inaugurated the Rafi Foundation, Pune chapter on Feb 14, Valentine day at the S.M.JOSHI auditorium. The musical programme dedicated to singing legend Mohd Rafi was inaugurated by Mr.Enoch Daniels, renowned accordian, piano player and music arranger alongwith ace violinist Mr.Prabhakar Jog. (more…)