Mohammad Rafi, a great singer and human being…
This article is written by Mr. K.S.Ramachandran.
Mohd Rafi
The awesome and brilliant combination of the lyricists and music directors of the era gone by, rendering compositions on versatile playback singer and genius, Rafi Sahab, have given to us and for generations to come, almost permanent melodies for a life time, with depth and unimaginable musical vibrations. Each and every song of Rafi Sahab has that depth, emotion, and feeling and above all, often surpassed the expectations of the music directors in his renditions.
K.S.Ramachandran
Some of the challenging compositions have been rendered with ease and comfort by Rafi Sahab that one normally would not dare to even attempt to sing. Every true music lover would acknowledge the utmost sincerity and deep rooted devotion in musical compositions and with surpassing dexterity in its singing by the one and only musical singing legend, Rafi Sahab, during the generation gone by.
As I often feel, more and more we talk about Rafi Sahab, there is more to it. His songs when heard again and again, gives every time, a new route to a totally new world of melody and ecstasy.
Mohd Rafi
Rafi Sahab, in my opinion, besides being a great singer, was extremely sincere and devoted in his renditions, as can be seen from every song that he has given us. Sincerity and devotion pays off naturally with avalanche of reward and success. It seems to me, almost certainly that Rafi Sahab never ever worried or attached any commercial expectation to any song that he performed but only focused on the quality and perfection of the rendition and improving, every time, his singing abilities. Never ever it seemed at any time, even when was acclaimed the unique magic voice machine, that he had slackened in his performances or otherwise to his attitude towards life and human relationship.
To me, Rafi Sahab, although I have never met him, is a human being that one should worship (which, of course we all do even today), and more importantly practice the great human kindness that he radiated throughout his lifetime, beyond being a great accomplished singer that anyone would aspire for.
February 8th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
It is really eye opening article MR.Ramachandran.in many articles i read comparisions with other artists which i feel not required.friends pl. limit yourself to late rafi saheb’s personality, his humankindness,his contributions.long back somewhere in 70′s i remember having read an article in filmfare that whenever he was recording song at the time babies born to his wife became hit songs!all the seven songs{if i am correct}if anybody knows please share with rafians.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:34 am
thanx to mr k.s.ramachandran ji for this great article about greatest genius humble modest person rafisaab iam ianviting every body to visit my blog dedicated to a great singer and human being rafisaab
http://rafifanblog.blogspot.com/
February 9th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
repected ramachandran ji
great article about a great human being as well as great singer.
February 10th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
wonderfull article Mr. Ramchandran . Rafi saheb zindabad !
February 10th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Rafi saab ki Jai
February 10th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
dear ramachandranji.ofcourse rafi saab was (i like to say is)a great singer.where are those shadow singers of him now?but the shadow singers of kishorji,who never matches him anyway, is ruling theh idi cinema now
February 11th, 2009 at 1:01 am
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there is always a discussion who is the best singer we all have heard. Every music lover will have his favourite. and here goes my favourite singers.
a.) k.l.saighal saaheb. B)Mohd Rafi . C) lata mangeshkar. d) talat mahmood . e) manna dey and kishore kumar.
the above singers move my soul.
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two mohd rafi Live musical : one in pune and the other in mumbai.
on 14th feb its at punes sm joshi hall , karve road, near alankar cinema from 8.00 p.m. onwards
on 15th feb at mumbais naushad hall, opp mini punjab hotel, koliwada from 6.00 p.m. onwards.
the event is open to all rafi foundation members.
binu nair, rafi foundation, mumbai, cell 9833 250 701
February 13th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Indeed Rafi Sahab is a Saint.
February 16th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Good Article.
Rafi Sb’s smiling face always impresses us. Besides his divine voice and his dedication to music he was a great person, his personality was enchanted. His melodious voice and his way of speaking is attractive and his generosity obvious from his voice. Indian music is lucky to have such a great singer and human being.
Long Live Rafi Sb.
Regards,
-Imran-
February 16th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
hi to all rafians out there,
Very happy to read all comments. I love his songs for the simplicity in presentation and pronunciation of those beautiful urdu words. Its only he who could do it that well……..
February 20th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
hi 2 all rafi lovers,nice article, rafisaab indeed was a great singerand noble human being void created by his demise can not be filled again.