Mohammed Rafi with other male singers
This article is written by Mr. H.V.Guru Murthy.
The late Mohammed Rafiji has sung so many duets with Lata, Asha, Geeta Dutta, Suman Kalyanpur, Sharada, Shamshad Begum, Noorjehan, etc. But there are innumerable songs which Rafi has sung with other Male Playback Singers. These songs carry the versatility of these male playback singers.
The first such song which comes to my mind is ‘Gham Ki Andheri Raat Me’ from “Sushila” with Talat. Both the singers though do not sing along (Rafi sings the Mukhda where as Talat sings the Antara) but still match each other. Both of them gave another beautiful song in “Aadmi” – ‘Kaisi Hasin Aaj’. Another song was from “Haqeeqat” – ‘Hoke Majboor Muzhe’, of course, apart from Rafi and Talat, it also had Mannadey and Balbir.
With Mukesh, Rafiji gave ‘Ramiah Vastavayya’ from “Shree 420” and ‘Saat Ajube Is Duniya Me’ from “Dharamveer”. But the tile song of “Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya” was a classic, Rafi starting the song, Suman Kalyanpur singing in the middle and Mukesh coming at the end set to music by Sonik Omi. Beautifully picturised on Dharmendra, Nutan and Rehman in a Boat, this song was a treat to watch. Rafi and Mukesh again came together in “AAA” along with Kishore and Lata – ‘Dil Me Dilbar Tu Rahta Hai’ picturised on three different heroes.
But the best combination was that of Rafi and Mannadey. Both talented and versatile singers, only difference being the superior melodious voice of Rafi, these two came out with some memorable numbers especially qawalis. ‘Tu Hai Mera Prem Devta’ from “Kalpana” and ‘O Giridhari’ from “Heera Moti” incidentally both of O.P.Nayyar, drew the best out of each other. They had a healthy rivalry and knew that a little quarter given would enable the other to overshadow. ‘Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna’ from “Shaheed” had Rafi and Mannadey to Prem Dhawan’s tunes. Every time I listen to this song, I get emotional because of its lyrics, music and the way the two have sung. “Sachai” had ‘Ae Dost Mere Maine Duniya Dekhi Hai’. Qawalis like ‘Ab Ja Balaba Hu Shiddate’ and ‘Aise Me Tuzhko Dhoondake’ from “Bahu Begum”, ‘Bhari Mehfil Me Cheda’ from “Palki, ‘Qawali Ki Raat’, etc. popularized Filmy Qawalis like never before. The title song from “Palki” was another gem. The song ‘Bade Miya Deewane’ from “Shagird” was another hilarious song picturised on Joy Mukherjee and I.S.Johar. The title song of “Hindusthan Ki Kasam” was another song where these two great singers matched their talents as also the song ‘Taqat Watan Ki’ from “Prem Pujari”.
The duo of Rafi and Kishore also gave some memorable and popular hits. ‘Halka Halka Sa’ from “Khoz”, “Yadon Ki Baraat” – Title song, ‘Hum Premi’ from “Parvarish” along with Shailendra Singh, ‘Ae Baag Ki Kaliyon’ from “Jungle Main Mangal”, etc. “Hum Kisise Kum Nahi” had a medley of songs with Rafi coming up with ‘Chaand Mera Dil’, Kishore with ‘Aa Dil Kya’, RD with ‘Tum Kya Jano’ and finally Kishore and Asha with ‘Mil Gaya’. The dance competition was picturised in a unique way by Director Nazir Hussain. Rafi, Kishore and Lata also came together in that wonderful song ‘Na Jaane Kaise’ from “Badalte Rishtey” when Rafi makes his entry in the final stanza ‘Rishtey Kabhi Toote Kahan’ and as usual, steals the show. Rafi again makes a grand entry in the third stanza (Yeh Mastiyan Ye Bahar) of ‘Kya Mausam Hai’ from “Doosra Aadmi” again with Kishore and Lata. Rafi, Kishore and Mannadey also came together for ‘Bachche Me Hain Bhagawan’ in “Nanna Farishta”. “Parwana” starring Navin Nischol and Amitabh had ‘Yunha Sharma’ by Kishore and ‘Are Hasnewalon’ by Rafi picturised on Navin and Amitabh respectively. Though they were two separate songs, it was picturised together, with Navin Nischol singing Kishore’s version and Amitabh getting Rafi’s version in the background. “Shaan” also had a lovely number ‘Janoo Meri Jaan’. In “Dostana”, they came out with ‘Bane Chahe Dushman’ that too in two parts, one happy and another slightly sad version. In both versions Rafi stood out especially while singing ‘Gire Hai To Kya Hai’ in the sad version.
Rafi also had RD for company in ‘Yamma Yamma’ in “Shaan”, Anada Bakshi and Lata in ‘Ke Aaja Teri Yaad Aayi’ in “Charas”, Balbir in ‘Ye Desh Hai Veera Jawanon Ka’ in “Naya Daur” and ‘Kyaji Main Zhoota Boliyan’ from “Jagte Raho”, Amitabh in ‘Chal Chal Mere Bhai’ from “Nasseb”, etc. Another song which really became a top hit was ‘Saze Rahi Gali Meri Ma’ from “Kunwara Baap” where in Mehmood gave Rafi company. Rafi and Shailendra Singh had a good song in “Suhag” – ‘Ae Yaar Sun Yaari Teri’ as well as ‘Rabane Banadi Jodi’. In “Kranti”, he sang with Nitin Mukesh ‘Mera Chana Hai Apni Marzi Ka’ along with KK. All these songs became popular hits. The group song from “The Burning Train” – ‘Pehli Nazar Me’ was also a unique song.
I have never heard Rafi and Hemant Kumar singing together as well Rafi and Mahendra Kapoor.
May 10th, 2007 at 2:16 am
I can believe Rafi and Hemant not having a song together, but very difficult to believe that M.Kapoor does not have a song with his ustad. Can anybody find a song and prove otherwise.
I have stated earlier also that Parwana song “Toon Na Sharma” Kishore is man posseed and at his very best. Mohd Rafi’s version is pure sorrow sung very well, but to listen to Kishore’s part is amazing talent and confidence.
May 10th, 2007 at 3:03 am
rafisaheb with m.kapoor from movie AADMI - KAISI HASIN AAJ
May 10th, 2007 at 3:36 am
Nice article, but the song ‘Naa jaane kaise…’ from ‘Badaltey Rishte’ was sung by Rafi Saheb, KK and Suman kalyanpur and not Lata. Whereas Rafi Saheb had to sing twice the song/duet from ‘Aadmi’ - ‘Kaisi haseen aaj baharon ki raat hai…’ with Mahendra Kapoor which was picturised on Dilip Kumar and Manoj Kumar in the movie. Mahendra Kapoor also sang with Rafi Saheb in ‘Kaala Patthar’. Even Hemant Kumar has sung with Rafi Saheb and Shailendra Singh in ‘Do Jasoos’. There are endless and so nice duets Rafi Saheb has sung with all singers where Rafi Saheb had surpassed them.
Hussein Sheikh, Burundi, Central Africa
May 10th, 2007 at 8:52 am
‘Kaisi Hasin Aaj’ from “Aadmi” had Rafi with Talat picturised on Dilip Kumar and Manoj Kumar. But I also have read some where that Mahendra Kapoor sang that song. Can anybody clarify though I am sure in the movie, it was only Rafi and Talat.
May 10th, 2007 at 9:59 am
The “aadmi” song had Talat initially, but the director was not happy with Talat’s version. It was said that they needed a solid voice to match the solidity and sharpness of Rafi. So, Mahendra Kapoor was summoned for the recording and this version was retained in the movie. But the Tala-Rafi version is even heard today, i heard this version on Vividh Bharati a few days back, may be it has been retained on the LP tracks.
May 10th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Hi Murthy,
The song from film Admi, kaisi haseen raat was actually sung by mohd rafi and talat mahmood also same version was released in long player (LP) but in sound track mahendra kapoor dubbed the voice of talat mehmood.
There is a story behind it i.e when this song was recorded naushad was fully satisfied with rafi and talat saab but mahindra kapoor was not satisfied he wanted mahindra kapoor to sing for his voice, after many suggestion of naushad saab manoj kumar didnt agree then naushad becane rigid and he did a class thing that is he released in LP talat saab voice and in only sound track mahindra kapoor.
sayedzakarahim@yahoo.com
May 10th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Hi Murthy,
The song from film Admi, kaisi haseen raat was actually sung by mohd rafi and talat mahmood also same version was released in long player (LP) but in sound track mahendra kapoor dubbed the voice of talat mehmood.
There is a story behind it i.e when this song was recorded naushad was fully satisfied with rafi and talat saab but Manoj kumar was not satisfied he wanted mahindra kapoor to sing for his voice, after many suggestion of naushad saab manoj kumar didnt agree then naushad becane rigid and he did a class thing that is he released in LP talat saab voice and in only sound track mahindra kapoor.
sayedzakarahim@yahoo.com
May 10th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
How did anyone forget that classic song ‘ Hoke majboor mujhe, usne bhulaya hoga…..’ from Haqeeqat. What a fantastic song where Rafi saab simply is at his best.!!!! The other singers were also fantastic, but Rafi Saab, I think, simply stood out among the lot.
May 10th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
THANK YOU GURU MURTHYJI FOR THIS INTERESTING ARTICLE !
IT’S NICE -YOU HAVE MENTIONED THE SONGS OF KHOJ ; PARWANA , DOOSRA ADMI , DIL NE PHIR YAAD KIYA , ADMI ALONGWITH OTHER SONGS .
IN VIEW OF THIS ARTICLE, I AM MENTIONING THE FOLLOWING 4 SONGS TOO:
1) HUM TO AAP KE DIWANE HAI - FILM: AAP KE DIWANE ( RAFI SAHAB SINGING WITH KISHORE KUMAR & AMIT KUMAR ) ;
2) MIL GAYA –FILM : UNEES BEES ( RAFI SAHAB SINGING WITH UDIT NARAYAN )
3) RAGHUPATI ( BHAJAN ) - FILM : UNEES BEES ( RAFI SAHAB SINGING NITN MUKESH , ANURADHA PODWAL& OTHERS)
4) PARDE ME KOI - FILM : DADA ( RAFI SAHAB SINGING WITH SAILENDRA SINGH )
THUS, WE CAN ADD ON SO MANY MALE DUETS OF RAFI SAHAB .
May 11th, 2007 at 5:47 am
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May 11th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
HI,
I would first of all like to Congratulate Mr.H.V.Gurumurthy on writing such a fine article. The article is very nice and highlights a very intresting part of Rafis repertoire which is that he excelled in each and every song that he sung solo or with his compatriots either male or female and he came out a clear winner on each occassion.
Here i would like to add a few songs which have been missed out which are a listeners delight and a pride of every Mohammed rafi fan.
First and foremost is the unforgettable quawwali from Barsaat ki raat ‘Yeh ishq ishq hai ishq ishq’ in which rafi and mannada are accompanied by asha ,s.d.batish and sudha malhotra.Another masterpiece from these two (Rafi and Manna da) is the comic song ‘Yeh do deewane dilke’ from Johar Mahmood in Goa perfectly enacted by I.S.Johar and Mehmood and sung very beautifully by Rafi sahab as usual. He does full justice to the character played by Mahmood and the meaning of the song in context of the film. Another gem is the quawwali ‘Waqif hoon khoob ishq ke tarje aye bayan se main’ though i do not remember the film for which it is sung.
The kishore rafi combination occured in many songs a notable song amiss in the article was the one picturised on Mahmood and Jeetendra in the film Humjoli which goes like ‘Chal shuru ho jaa laga langdi’ in which rafi comes out a clear winner in the so called Kishore era.
A few corrections in the article are worth mentioning . First the song ‘Hoke Majboor mujhe’ was sung by Rafi ,talat,mannada and bhupinder of the song’ Dil Dhoondta hai Phir wihi’ from the film Mausam. Incidentally Bhupinder also made a small appearance in that film and this song was picturised on him also.
The song from Aadmi was sung by Talat and Rafi sahab initially and Talat saab lent a touch weak voice to the song as the Character portrayed by Manojkumar was slightly weak . Manojkumar always being pro towards Mahendra Kapor even when it came to choosing between Rafi and Mahendra kapoor opted for Kapoors voice instead of talats as a result we see it picturised on Manoj in the film in the voice of Kapoor and we have LPs in Talats voice thanks to Naushadjis superior understanding of music.
Manojkumars affiliation towards Mahendra Kapoor also resulted in us missing out a gem in the voice of Mohamed Rafi sahab the song from Upkar ‘Mere Desh Ki dharti ‘ which was earlier slated to be sung by Rafi sahab only. To his credit Kapoor has sung this song extremely well but then there WAS , IS, and WILL BE only one THE ONE AND ONLY Mohammed Rafi.
May 12th, 2007 at 11:49 am
Rafi fans are meeting at Rafi saabs mazhar grave site at 6.00 p.m
Sunday,13-5-2007 (Santacruz Juhu).
The rafi music academy is arranging the meet. Rafi lovers are
requested to attend the meet and inform other rafi saab fans too.
We will pay respects with flowers to rafi saab and from thereon
proceed to the garden nearby to chalk out the next phase of
programmes for rafi music academy.
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May 12th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Nice article Mr. Gurumurthy. It was indeed very nice to remember suddenly all those old songs referred in the article, together with details of music directors, lyricists and other singers. I too have was confused about the AADMI song referred above and in subsequent comments from other Rafians. I too have heard the song in both Manna De and Mahendra Kapoor versions but some readers have clarified amply. Thanks again for the wonderful article. Pls do write on other facets on Mohd. Rafi as you not only have wide knowledge of Mohd. Rafi and his songs, but also you are a gifted writer.
May 12th, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Thank you very much Mr. Murthy for the nice compliments.
May 12th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Dear All
Rafisahab was a genious who sung solos and duets equally well but it requires special skill to sing duets because you have to compliment another singer which rafisahab did so well that the sucess story lies in the number of duets with he sung with lataji.
Regards
RAFI FAN
May 13th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
hi rafians ,,,
javed from sindh PAKISTAN .
Rafi sahab ne meri local leng; sindhi mein 8 geet gaye hean aor kiya khuob gaye hean. usmean sofiana kalam bhi hay, clasical aur faock bhi unhoney sindhi lehije ko bari khobsurti se gaya hay.
May 14th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Rafiji TU IS TARAH SE MERI ZINDAGI MEIN SHHAMIL hai har ek cheez hai kayam- tu nahin to teri aawaz se kaam chala ta hun,tere bagar is jahan mein koi kami si to rahegi,lekin shakun mila aakar (Tera gana)sun ne main.
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May 14th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Mohd.Rafi is greater than great as per my choice here with i am giving some un forgatable and ever green songs tips to viewers A real master piece is as follws:-(and ofcourse many more)Next Time
With s.d.burman :- Teen deviya - Aise to na dekho and Kahin bekhayaal ho ke
Meri surat teri ankhen:- Naache man mora
Tere gar ke saamne:-TU kahan e bata,Dil ka bhanwar
guide:-din dhal jaaye,tere mere sapney,
Humdono:-Main zindagi ka sath,Kabhi khud pe
Kala Bazaar:- Apni to har aah ek Toofaan hain.Etc,etc
with S.J :- Gunaho ka devta:-
AArzoo:- Aji hamse rooth kar,
Basant bahar:-Badi der bayee,Duniya na bhaye
Laat saaheb:- Savere vali gadi se,Pyar mahobat
Prfessor, An evening in paris,Raajkumaar,Bhramchari,etc WIth L.P :- Jeene kiraah,loafer,Parasmani,Khilona,Apnapan,Roop ter
a mastaana,Jaal,shart,intequam,DAAstaan,etc.
With Roshan :- Bhigi Raat,Aarti,Chitra lekha,Barsat ki raat,Dooj ka chand
May 14th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
would like to mention 2 duets of rafisaab and kiskore da ek mahalma chacham karti from swayavar another is raani nacho both are nice songs
May 14th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
Rafi Saab sung with Mahendra Kapur in Aadmi picturised on Dilip & Manoj composed by Naushad, it was not Talat Mehmood
Why Forget, Rafi sung with G.m. Durani, I know only tune not words it was unique song
The Number one song duet of Rafi saab with Manna Fey was Film Rustam- A- Sohrab…..”Phir Tumari yaad aai ae sanam ae sanam”
Rafi with Mulesh..” ae ayo ayo navtatri tyohar ambe maiya teri jayj jay kar film johar mehmmod in goa
Krupesh Patel
May 14th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
Anybody can give me lyrics or title lines of song sung by Rafi saab with G.M. Durani
Krupesh Patel
ToronTo
May 14th, 2007 at 8:43 pm
great article and subsequent discussion. Thanks Guru Murthy-ji for an excellent read. Also nice to remember all those old gems in Rafi-Sahab’s voice.
May 14th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
Prakash Shah has mentioned some of Mohd Rafi’s songs. I like to add a few more MD’s to Shah sahib list.
Madan Mohan - Meri Awaz Suno, Heer Ranjha, Ghazal and many more. It is on record that Madan Mohan rated Lata and Rafi so high that he was willing to compose for NO MONEY as long as singer is Rafi. Lata’s respect for Madan Mohan’s magic is well known.
O.P.Nayyar - Endless list. Kashmir Ki Kali, Phil Wohi Dil Laya hoon, Mere Sanam etc etc. O.P.Sahib claimed to have used Rafi’s magic best.
Ravi - Khandan, Kaajal etc, Dus Lakh. Great Melody.
List is endless with other MD’s also.
Something I notice whenever Rafi saheb paired with any singer, be that male or female. He always complimented the partner and did not try to overshadow the other singer.
We could call it his simplicity that he had no reservations in singing for Hero, Comedian, side hero or even a passing begger. Rafi saheb used to match the singer’s voice. Who can forget Gharibon ki Suno(Dud Lakh) or Aulad Waalon phoolon phalon(Ek Phool Do Maali), Chal Ud ja re panchhi (Bhabhi) - what magic in high pitch singing. This generousity and over exposure of his also was a factor in Kishore da’s rise to fame. If we observe Kishore saheb sang primarily for the hero. Rajesh Khanna was first actor who did away with side hero. So was the phenomenon of Rajesh-Kishore that actors started lip singing for Kishore from then on rather than Play back singer adjusting to the actor.
Mahmood was a scene steeler and took thunder away from many heroes not only in acting but also with songs. Gori Chalo naan hans ki chaal - Beti Bete is a classic example.
These are my observations only and I may not be absolutely right.
May 14th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
Prakash Shah has mentioned some of Mohd Rafi’s songs. I like to add a few more MD’s to Shah sahib list.
Madan Mohan - Meri Awaz Suno, Heer Ranjha, Ghazal and many more. It is on record that Madan Mohan rated Lata and Rafi so high that he was willing to compose for NO MONEY as long as singer is Rafi. Lata’s respect for Madan Mohan’s magic is well known.
O.P.Nayyar - Endless list. Kashmir Ki Kali, Phil Wohi Dil Laya hoon, Mere Sanam etc etc. O.P.Sahib claimed to have used Rafi’s magic best.
Ravi - Khandan, Kaajal etc, Dus Lakh. Great Melody.
List is endless with other MD’s also.
Something I notice whenever Rafi saheb paired with any singer, be that male or female. He always complimented the partner and did not try to overshadow the other singer.
We could call it his simplicity that he had no reservations in singing for Hero, Comedian, side hero or even a passing begger. Rafi saheb used to match the singer’s voice. Who can forget Gharibon ki Suno(Dud Lakh) or Aulad Waalon phoolon phalon(Ek Phool Do Maali), Chal Ud ja re panchhi (Bhabhi) - what magic in high pitch singing. This generousity and over exposure of his also was a factor in Kishore da’s rise to fame. If we observe Kishore saheb sang primarily for the hero. Rajesh Khanna was first actor who did away with side hero. So was the phenomenon of Rajesh-Kishore that actors started lip singing for Kishore from then on rather than Play back singer adjusting to the actor.
Mahmood was a scene steeler and took thunder away from many heroes not only in acting but also with songs. Gori Chalo naan hans ki chaal - Beti Bete is a classic example.
These are my observations only and I may not be absolutely right.
May 15th, 2007 at 1:05 am
Hi Friends !
I think I am one of the oldest fans of Rafi Saab as I am running 59. Is there anyone on this earth who can enable me to find a single cassette/cd in which Rafi Saab is singing in any live concert.
I am a man of deteriorating health and I wish to see Rafi Saab singing in any live programme before I close my eyes.
Is there a single man ?
Thanks to one and all.
-Raajkumar Akela
(09845124321)
May 15th, 2007 at 5:59 am
Mr. Akela
If you have an internet connection or can get access to one, go to www.youtube.com. Type in Rafi Live in the Search field and you will get several videos of Rafi singing live. It is such a joy to see the great man sing. Enjoy!
May 15th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
Thnaks Partha for www.youtube.com.It is really a great pleasure to listen Rafi saab in live concert
thank you again.It is really a resourceful information those who admire Rafi Saab
May 15th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Just to add on the above articel “Mohammed Rafi with other male singers”. Mohd. Rafi Sahib did sing with Mahendar Kapoor for film Admi “Kasi hassen Aaj Baharon Ki Sham Hy”. This is the same song he sang originally with Talat Sahib. In the movie the song sung by Rafi-Mahendra is included.
May 15th, 2007 at 11:46 pm
Thanks Mr. Partha.
Actually I wish to have a personal cassette/cd of Rafi Saab’s live concert in Albert Hall (London) as well as a program in Indo-China Border where Rafi Saab has sung for the jawans. Do you have any of these ? If so, please contact me.
My e-mail add is raajkumarakela@yahoo.com
Thanks once again.
So kind of you.
-Raajkumar Akela
May 15th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
I have somewhere heard that Rafi Saab has sung a duet song in a movie with Kolkata live-band singer Mr. P.Raj. Is this true ? If so, what is the name of the movie and what is the song’s title ?
-Raajkumar Akela
May 16th, 2007 at 10:21 am
Thanks Partha for giving such a wonderful moments of Rafi saab in live concert through various sources. But I’m still not able to see it properly may be due to slowness of the memory of the computer. I don’t know whether it is due to this reason or it does work like this. Kindly tell me the reason and if possible send all the live concert videos, which could be seen without obstructions.
thank you once again. It would be really a resourceful information those who admire Rafi Saab.
May 16th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Where can i get the song from film Saanjh Aur Savera.The lyrics of song are “Zindagi mujko dikha de Raasta” picturised on the great Mehmood Sahaab and sung by none other than our very very very own Rafi Sahab.
If ne one can tell me where i can find this song.
May 16th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Nice article Mr Guru Murthy
Just a few corrections. The song from ‘Haqeeqat’ was sung by Rafi, Talat, Manna Dey and Bhupindar. This was Bhupindar’s debut song on which he acted also.
The Punjabi folk singer Balbir has sung few duets with Rafi, “Ki Jee Mein Jhoth Boleya” from Jagte Raho; “Ye Desh Hai Veer Javano Ka” from Naya Daur; “Ye Maana Meri Jaan” from Hanste Zakham.
Rafi also has the previlage to sing along with the Legendry K L Saigal in the film Shah Jahan under Naushad.
S D Batish has accompanied Rafi in many duets.
The present day singer Udit Narayan sang his first song with Rafi in Unees Bees under Rajesh Roshan.
May 17th, 2007 at 8:26 am
Some of you need to tune in to the discussion on the KK website regarding the feud between Rafi & KK fans.
Yun to humne laakh singers dekhe hai, lekin Rafi saab, tumsa nahin dekha.
May 17th, 2007 at 10:18 am
Rafisaab has sung a few songs with with Hemant Kumar and Mahendra Kapoor too.Among those which come to my mind are”Dushmano savdhan shatruon savdhan-Film Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose 1966-Singers Rafi Hemant Kumar-Lyrics Kavi Pradeep-Music SAlil Choudhury” and “Kaisi haseen aaj baharon ki raat-Film AADMI 1968-Singers Rafi Mahendra Kapoor-Lyrics Shakeel Badayuni-Music Naushad”. The song from AADMI also had a Rafi-Talat version which was on the record but the one in the film had the Rafi-Mahendra version- as has been stated by Faheem Akhtar above!
May 17th, 2007 at 10:27 am
Kishore Kumar has sung many popular numbers; but when ever
a difficult number came he would ask the composer to take
r a f i saabs vocals.
On one occassion it is said that KK called over rafi saab to the
recording studio and then told the producer that this song will
be sung by rafi to the shock and amusement of the musicians.
Pls do not ALSO forget that RAFI-KK-MUKESH were good friends and
respected each other.
More, recently dev anand and manoj kumar paid glowing tributes
to rafi saab - the former in a private discussion. Dev said: The songs
sung by r a f i in GUIDE still mesmerises me.
manoj kumar said to a channel: though mahendra kapoor sung for
me many numbers, rafi is the singer i really miss now and could
not say more - choked with emotion s.
RAFIANS PLEASE ENJOY THE MASTERPIECES AND DO NOT GET
BOTHERED BY WHAT FOOLS SAY ABOUT LEGEND RAFI SAAB.
May 17th, 2007 at 10:47 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1uYlnPQZZI
Type the above link in URL or copy it and paste it.The song will automatically get opened up.
Hey U all music lovers.Please do listen to this song.Featured on Dev Anand sahaab sung by rafi sahaab.Ths film is Bambai Ka Baabu.
The song is too good.Lyrics are excellent and for Rafi sahaab no words.Just simply Amazing.
May 17th, 2007 at 10:50 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1uYlnPQZZI
Please listen to this song.I am very sure u all gonna like it.
May 17th, 2007 at 10:52 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1uYlnPQZZI
Listen to this song.I am sure u all gonna like it.
May 18th, 2007 at 11:48 am
attn mr.murty
One song in badaltey Rishtey where rafi - Mahinder kapoor sang togather it was picturised on jeetu - rishi kapoor
May 18th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
no 1 can be rafi it is futile to praise these giants like rafi it is just wastage of time
May 18th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
I do not think there’s a song in ‘Badaltey Rishtey’ sung by Rafi Saheb along with Mahendra Kapoor! But they sang together in ‘Aadmi’ and ‘Kaala Pathhar’.
May 19th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Attn. Mr. P. Halder $ Mr. Manish Sudip
I am an old fan of Rafi Saab who can not hear a single letter (not word)
against this farishta. May I hahe your e-maid ids please ?
My e-mail is…
raajkumarakela@yahoo.com
Thanks !
-Raajkumar Akela
May 19th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Thanks Mr. Partha,
Actually I am looking for a cassette/cd in which Rafi Saab is singing infront of jawans in Indo-China border. Do you have a trace of the same ?
Thanks !
May 19th, 2007 at 6:53 pm
RAFI FANS:
AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION IS GOING ON IN HAMARA
FORUMS IN THE KISHORE KUMAR SECTION : RAFI VS KISHORE.
PL. VISIT AND GIVE YOUR GREAT AND HEALTHY COMMENTS….
binu nair.
binus2000@hotmail.com
May 20th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
Sir binus2000,
RAFI VS KISHORE was in Mohd Rafi site before,now they try to people from Mohd Rafi site go there to write because there is no to wtrite in KK site,if see more than 95% they said in KK ssite that ohd Rafi is greates singer but only few said that kk is best not saying how is better but only better!!!!!!!!!!!???why we should go there?they have no topic to write about KK but about mohd rafi each song is a topic.Sir If some one on his car light as I think it can be by mistake,Argentine Vs Pakistan or India in football I think noway that Argentina will loss…..what they say we should answer them in Mohd rafi site.
As they said KK was at top from 1969to 1976?the answer is so easy but they don’t want,mohd rafi was in world tour and also Mohd Rafi singed the songs which other singer can’t sing that songs also he singed for more than 160 films……….
May 20th, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Sir I mean On car light at day time when we see the SUN,When there is Sun we don’t need any other light but if there is moon we need light and as we know that the light we have it from moon in the real it is from Sun,I hope kk fans undersatnt what I mean……….
May 21st, 2007 at 12:14 am
I cann’t understand why people compare Rafi Saab with kishor kumar ! Rafi saab was an all rounder singer. He has lent his golden voice to kishor kumar too.When kishor kumar was unable to sing AJAB HAI DASTAN TERI YE ZINDAGI…(as because it was a high pitch song) in film “SHARARAT”, where hehimself was the hero, music director borrowed rafi saab’s golden voice for kishor kumar’s lip-movement. Do kishor kumar fans know this fact ?
RAGINI was a classical film and kishor kumar was its hero. Once again he failed to sing the song TU HAI MERA PREM DEVTA. And this time also music director borrowed rafi Saab’s golden voice for kishor kumar. Do kishor kumar fans know this fact ? How dare they compare kishor kumar with a legend like Rafi Saab ?
God has given two ears to everyone to use them properly, but it seems that these kishor kumar fans do not use thier ears in proper way. We can easily differenciate the beauty between madhubala and jayshree t. beacuse GOD has given us two eyes. I am sure these kishor kumar fans will definitely
vote for madhubala if they are asked…WHO IS MORE BEAUTIFUL ! Then why they cheat themselves while differenciating these two voices ???
May 21st, 2007 at 3:41 am
Well said Mr. Rajkumar Akela, but the song Rafi Saheb sang for Kishore Kumar in ‘Raagini’ is ‘Man mora baawra…’ and the song mentioned by you ‘Tu hi mera prem devta…’ is from the film ‘Kalpana’ sung by the great Rafi Saheb with Manna Dey.
rafi-fan@hotmail.com
May 21st, 2007 at 4:27 am
I am sorry for this small mistake Mr. Hussein. I am proud of a rafian like you.
Who else can remember these small things other than a true rafian ? Main thing is Rafi saab has lent his golden voice to even kishor kumar. this I want to bring in the notice of these kishor kumar fans who simply try to ignore the fact.
Rafi saab was always great…is great…and will remain great till the sun rises in the east.
May 21st, 2007 at 4:12 pm
the fact, mohdrafi was a great playback singer as well as a human being, where he gave chance to the new comers when he was at a peak. infact i will thank biju nair for the live concert of mohdrafi in www.youtube.com. never saw he personally but saw him in this concert.
shashank
May 22nd, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Rafi was mediocre.Kishoreda is the greatest singer of all times.
May 22nd, 2007 at 8:51 pm
Kishoreda is the greatest singer of all times.
May 23rd, 2007 at 9:50 am
This song is ok.Kishoreda’s songs are much better.
May 23rd, 2007 at 9:50 am
Kishoreda’s songs are better than Rafi’s.
May 24th, 2007 at 9:19 am
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May 25th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Hey administrator,why are you not publishing my posts.Are u afraid when the truth is said?
May 25th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
JUst a quick reply to the above artivle, there was a song with the great Mohd Rafi and Mahendra Kapoor, the song is in the movie Kaala Pathar, even the Mahendra Kapoor has two lines in the song, it is still a song with Mohd Rafi and Mahednra Kapoor.
Also one more correction, above you mention the song from Badalte Rishte being Kishore, Rafi and Lata, when it is actually Kishore, Rafi and Suman Kalyanpur.
May 26th, 2007 at 11:11 am
dear h.v.gurumurthy,
I thanks you for conveying my message about a song mehfil se from dujka chaand to mr.krishana.
Thanks for cooperation.
May 26th, 2007 at 3:38 pm
dear mr. krishna, sorry I was out of town so could not reply you about the song “MEHFIL SE UTH…”, but i am proud of my rafian friends like mr. gurumurthy and mr. prakash who have very promptly sent you the correct infofmation.
Actually i am also searching the details of a song “KANNA MANNA KURRR…
TERE SIR KI TOPI FURRR…” sung by rafi saab. I used to listen this song in my teenage.
Is there anyone on this earth who can send me the name of the film and
its details ?
regards to one and all.
May 27th, 2007 at 4:35 am
Abhishek, first please try to the correct the spelling of your name, KKs and Yesudas’ favourite is the great Rafi Saheb.
May 27th, 2007 at 8:56 am
SO DEBJYOTI U ARE HERE TOO………
A lie repeated thousand times do not make it - a f a c t or
a t r u t h…
more, in hamaraforums, you called the legend, the humble saint -
Mohd Rafi saab, hai hai….
Mind you and mind your language you sadakchaap, the most
musically handicapped & illiterate insect of this universe..
You are a disgrace to any debate, your family, the society and
above all 2 your Lord Kishore Kumar who would have assaulted
you - for insulting Mohd Rafi saab…..
Please behave yourself or else……
binu nair
May 28th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
I am a great great fan of Rafi Saheb,I cannot show my deep feelings for Rafi Saheb,I often cry while listening rafi saheb,i am very very much thankful to this website creaters,i hope Rafi Saheb will be in our hearts till Qaymat.
May 28th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
hi, Abhishek, Debijyoti and others,
Please dont compare the legends,Kishoreda was also a great great singer when u are talking for Rafi saheb so speak abt him only.In my opinion.if someone who is talking bad abt the Late legends are not a real music lovers.so dont take them serious.am I right?
May 30th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
A very informative article indeed.
As regard to the pairing of mahendra kapoor and rafi saab , you would surprised to find two diferent recording version of KAISI HASEEN RAAT of dilip kumar ’s AADMI.In normal cassettes/cds you would find rafi/talat rendering the number however in the film itself ( get DVD/VCD ) mahendra kapoor and rafi saab woulb found rendering this ghazal.The change of singer was made upon the request of the producer. Check it out . Ustaad rafi and shagird mahendra in this rare combination.
June 1st, 2007 at 2:50 pm
hey kishor kumar fans !
please do not insult mohd rafi saheb. he was not only a good singer but
a noble man too. whenever i open the site i see you people fighting.
today i could not stop myself and so i am writting these lines to you.
please behave yourselves. i like both of them. both have sung so many
melodious songs for Hindi Cinema. their contribution is incomparable.
and the most important thing is both mohd rafi saheb and kishor kumar
are no longer with us. instead of fighting please do something that will
give peace to both these divine souls in heavev !
June 2nd, 2007 at 1:15 am
RAFI SAHAB with HEMANT KUMAR
Rafi Sahab also sung with Hemant Kumar in the movie “NETAJI SHUBHASH CHNDER BOSE” the song is “DUSHMANO SHAWDHAAN SHATRUO SHAWDHAAN”.
June 4th, 2007 at 2:28 am
Well said mr.Munmun Chakraborty.
People have to behave themselves. Both of them are not in this world. I think that every religion forbids us to speak bad language amongs the dead people… Why are fan’s of kk behave like that? I like both of them. They are all great Singers Among with Mukesh, Hemant & Talat Saheb. I enjoy every song of this great Singers.
I especially like the duet of Rafi Saheb with Manne Dey very much.
Phir tumhari yaad aayi ay sanam, ham na bhoolengi tumhen Allah Kasam, by Sajjad Hussein…..Great Song…….
Mr.A.Piroe
Eindhoven
Holland
June 11th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Rafi was the best ever full stop
Khalid Rashid
June 11th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
Rafi Saheb is the best of all, that’s what I am saying.
June 11th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
I wonder why people again and again say “rafi saab was the best…rafi saab was the best”. It is an universal truth that he was the best of the bests. The
only thing you need to believe this is a good ear. You need a good ear to hear
him and feel the heavenly pleasure. A blind man can not see the sun…the
moon…this beautiful earth of ours. in like manner a man with feeble hearing
capacity can not enjoy rafi saab’s golden voice.
so friends, no need to repeat “rafi saab is the best”.
Universal truth is universal truth !
June 13th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Rafi saab always my admireble singer .Ihaven’t wordsof his singing talent his jadoo on listeners.out standing singing ,heat throbing songs like as Woh jab yaad aaye bahut yaad aaye”.if any time i just listen jo wada kiya woh nibhana padega song am totally forgot my self and just feel the voce of majic
June 13th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
un brokable voive ,am always great fan of his verstality singing .i have n’t words about his singing style .now still his jadoo on audience now
am always if any time i hered rafi saab song of “jo wada kiya woh nibhana padega ” i totally forgot my self and listen his voice with full of feelings .
in this earth no one can be come now and future like rafi saab voce.
am always each nad every day dont leave my home wothout listening his songs
June 18th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
mh. rafi saheb is the best male playback singer of our time.
it is our great fortune that we are indians and we can enjoy
his melodious voice. god does not create such a sweet voice
again and again ! thanks god for giving us md. rafi saheb.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Hi, Rafi was a good singer i agreed but in the same time when Rafi was the playback singer in Bharat,there was also Mukesh djie, Talat djie ,Manadey, Hementkumar and Kishore kumar ,all of this singer where also very good.
Mukesh djie’s all songs is an hit he sang 26 song’s togetter with King Rafi djie.
jale jalane wale humko jaise film chilman (1949)
baat to kuchh bhi nahi dil hai film thes (1949)
ha ss khabar kisi ko nahi vo film beqasoor (1950)
mohabat karne walo se koi puchhe film hanste aansu (1950)
ramaiy vasta vaiya ramaiya vasta film 420 (1955)
phrte the jo….jis pyar meinye film phir subah hogi ( 1958)
yaaron surat hamari pe mat jaao film ujala ( 1959)
mat puchhiye dil hai kahan film hum matwale naujawann (1961)
dil ne phir yaad kiya film dil ne phir yaad kiya ( 1966)
ho nand lala holi khele brij film mastana ( 1970 )
he mai kar de kar de bkakto film j/m in hongkonk ( 1971)
badi dur se aanye hain pyar ka film samjhauta ( 1973)
besharmi se sharm na kar film teen chor (1973 )
insano se kyon zindagi zindagi film chowki daar ( 1974 )
oy chad gayi chad gayi,angur ki film do jasoos ( 1975)
do jasoos kare mahsus ki duniya film do jasoos ( 1975)
saal mubarak saahab ji film do jasoos ( 1975) sunte the sauq se hum ye film jaaneman ( 1976)
dekh ke tumko dil dola hai film amar a anthony (1977)
saat ajube is duniya mein film dharm veer (1977 )
lo ji fooji mooj meinaa film imaan dharm ( 1977)
ho ho ho saathi saathi mere film aahuti ( 1978)
rakhe ram salamat ek hal film daaku aur jawan (1978)
rahega jahan mein tera naam film love and god (1986)
Rahat
August 14th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Dear Rafi dji fans,
Why are you fighting about who is the best if you like Rafi djie song’s it is oke.
But have a little respect to the other singers and respect if someone like KK or Mukesh it is their opinium so respected guy’s.
My Grandfather are from Surinam mij parents born also in Surinam ( south-America ). He said when Rafi dji came in Surinam and all the people ask about KK, Rafi dji said : djab kishore kumar mangte tab who hum sab log ke tjoetie kar de te. And the same thing said Mukesh dji when Mukesh dji came in Surinam. My parents came in the sixtie’s in Holland and we all are born here
So, at my parents home we have learnt to listning Indian music and my parents told us have respect to all the singer’s because every song have their own difficulty. So when I first hear the song AAJ KIE RAAT MERE DIL KI SALAMIE LELE I like it very much I did not know it was sung by Rafi dji ,no I like that song it is no matter if it sung by an Muslim or hindu. When I first hear that song O mere hamrahi from the movie Right and the wrong sung by Mukesh djie than for the first time I was so proud of my self to be an Hindustani. Tanks to our Bharat that so manny great singer’s are born there.
I am proud to belong to a Relegion which has taught the World both tolerance and universal acceptance. One thing I will like to say IF PEOPLE KNEW EACH OTHER, THEY WOULD FIND IT HARD TO HATE that I have learn from my mother. Please do not laugh at me if my english is not correct I have done my best and I love all my Hindustanie BHAI and BHAHIN.
Greating’s
Rahat
Amselhof 23
2515 xr Den Haag
Holland
Telefoon 070-3164696
August 15th, 2007 at 8:52 am
thanx rahat :
ur sentiments reflect the true personality of rafi saab. Ur opening
arguments should provide food for thought to rafi lovers.
In short, u are saying that rafi saab is the best singer around and that
we must respect other singers as well.
rightly said mr.rahat.
we must also not compare rafi saab with other singers I feel.
binu nair.
August 16th, 2007 at 11:39 am
Dear bhai Binu Nair,
Thank you i am glad for your understanding and i hope that we will also respect each other. Bhai dji some one told me that Rafi djie have lost 3 sons is that true ? and Rafi djie dear wife also past away let me know please, how old where they.
Tumhara bhai,
Rahat
April 2nd, 2008 at 8:04 am
Did any one mention the all time hit qawwali sung by Md. Rafi along with Mannadey and chorus “Na to Kaaravan ki Talaash hai” ?