on two saturdays, we played live this song. if you are in mumbai ajay on 14th you are invited to the saturday night fever programme in which 20 songs of l and p will be played “live”.

binu nair… rafi foundation, mumbai…

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=6d4e18f3-eb3e-4dd9-9673-ef110480113f

2 ) MAN KI AANKHEN - CHALA BHI AA ( ON DHARMENDRA & WAHEEDA )

3 ) NAGIN -TERE MERE YAARANEY
INTERESTINGLY ALL THE SONGS OF NAGIN WERE DUETS AND STARTED WITH THE WORD TERE/TERA

4 ) JEET - 3 DUETS
5) BIKHRE MOTI- YEH JO LADKI HAI
6 ) JALTE BADAN -VAADA BHOOL NA JANA

who were these people? what was the “grand design” for ? did some of the “legends” who did not see “eye to eye” with rafi saaheb involved and if yes, to what extent.
and, was rafi saaheb suddenly lose his amar voice “so suddenly” and with it - the confidence to sing.

the truth always prevails even though - belatedly like our judicial system. rafi saaheb had a short “vanvas” only and many a great music shows around the world during this spell of his “detractors” having the upper hand - thanks mainly to supporters of class music : usha khanna, l & P, madan mohan, rr and a host of mohd rafi loyalists.

i expect my critics to “write” on these matters with a cool mind and without personal attacks for it will show - they do not have valid points.

binu nair : mumbai, www.rafifoundation.com

Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi Duets….
Lata Mangeshkar and Mohamad Rafi have sung total 407 numbers of the duet songs, from 1947 to 1981. Lata-Rafi duets have maximum share with Laxmikant-Pyarelal (78 Songs). I am highlighting few of them…

Let us enjoy Lata Mangeshkar – Mohammad Rafi & Laxmikant-Pyarelal, combination.

Woh Jab Yaad Aaye Bahot Yaad Aaye
’’ Parasmani’’ (1963)
The very fist duet of Lata-Rafi with LP. The song is based on Indian Classical Raag. The perfact sentimental love duet. It has a melody of 60s. The song is penned by Indiver.

Bagh Main Phool Kisane Khilaye Hai
’’ Night In London’’ (1967)
Typical LP style Dholak but very sweet song. The song is written by Anand Baxi.

Woh Hai Zara
Dil Bil Pyar Vyar Main Kya Janu Re
’’ Shagird’’ (1967)
The first one is Foot Stepping western style song is Immortal Duet of Lata-Rafi. The other one is Most Popular Melodious song. Personal favorites of Lata. These songs are penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri.

Mizaje Girami Dua Hai Aap Ki
“Jaal” (1967)
This beautiful melodious song is written by Raja Mehandi Ali Khan.

Ye Dil Tum Bin Kahin Lagata Nahin
’’Izazat’’ (1968)
Based on Indian Clasical Raag ’pahadi’ is yet another sweet melody. The song is written by Sahir Ludhiyanwi.

Badara Chhaye Ke
Saathiya Nahin Jaana
’’Aaya Sawan Zum Ke’’ (1968)
Typical indian folk dance songs. Sweet melody, excellent use of ’theka’ of ’dholak’. The songs are written by Anand Baxi. The first one being rainy song is still as fresh as ever.

Ek Tera Saath Humko Do Jahan Se Pyara Hai
’’Wapas’’ (1968)
This ear pleasing sweet song is also based on Indian Classical Raag. Excellent use of Tabala. Delicately sung by both Lata-Rafi. The song is written by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This is a non star cast film the star cast are unknown

Resham Ki Dori
’’Sajan’’ (1968)
This Punjabi Folk song has a class of it’s own. Penned by Anand Baxi. .

Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara
’’Do Raste’’(1969)
This super hit song which has class and mass appeal. You can here the glimpses of Shiv Kumar Sharma’s santoor in between the song. The song is written by Anand Baxi

Rim Zim Ke Geet Sawan Gaye ’’Anjana’’ (1969) Based on Indian Classical Raag, has sweet melody.

Teri Haseen Nigahon Ka ’’Devi (1970)
Marveleously sung by Lata and Rafi. Anand Baxi.

Zil Mil Sitaron Ka ’’Jeevan Mrityu’’ (1971) Immortal song. One of favorite of all music lovers. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Raakhi.

Aa Mere Humjoli Aa ’’Jine Ki Raah’’ (1970)
Yet another folk song for mass and class. You excellent use of Santoor(Played by Shiv Kumar Sharma), Dholak. The song is penned by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Jitendra and Tanuja.

Dil Main Kya Hai
Phool Hai Bahron Ka
“Jigari Dost” (1970)
These are two beautiful melodies..The second one being fast track song. Lyrics Anand Baxi.

Patta Patta Buta Buta Hal Hamara Jane
’’Ek Nazar’’ (1970) Typical Gazal song. But very well composed, penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This song is picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri.

Ye Zulph Kaisi Hai ’’Piya Ka Ghar’’ (1971)
Melodious song. Anand Baxi. .

Kuchh Kehata Hai Ye Sawan
“Mera Gaon Mera Desh” (1971)
Yet another Punjabi Folk song. Excellent melody. Anand Baxi.

Tik Tik Mera Dil Dole
Hi Re Hi Nind Nahin Aaye
“Humjolo” (1972)
The first one in spite of Cabaret Song, has melody as well as western style composition. The second one is sweetest melody of it’s own in LP style. Anand Baxi.

Das Gayi Das Gayi
“Himmat” (1971)
Fast Track . Anand Baxi.

Itana To Yaad Hai Muze
“Mehaboob Ki Mehandi” (1974)
The sweetest Melody. The dolak played on this song has a class. Anand Baxi.

Koyal Kyon Gaye
Muze Teri Muhobbat Ka
” Aap Aaye Bahar Aayiee” (1974)
The first one fast track duet and the second one is serious song. Anand Baxi

Tere Sang Jeena
“Naach Uthe Sansar” (1974)
Extremely high pitch, but nicely sung and composed on folk tune. Anand Baxi.

Aaja Teri Yaad Aayi
“Charas” (1976)
Sung on very high pitch is yet another melody song.
Anand Baxi.

Dafaliwale Dafali Baja
Koyal Boli and
Parabat Ke Us Paar
“Sargam” (1979)
This film has three Lata-Rafi duets and all three are outstanding…all the songs have been written by Anand Baxi.

Aadmi Musafir Hai
“Arpan” (1979)
Penned by Anand Baxi.

Aasha O Ke Sawan Main
“Asha” (1980).
A very sweet melody. Anand Baxi.

Attharah Baras Ki Tu Hone Ko Aayee “Suhag” (1980)
Anand Baxi.

Ladaki Pasand Ki
“Ram Balaram” (1980)
Anand Baxi.

also, why he is bringing “maa Saraswati” herein as rafi lovers are fully aware about the row this singer had with rafi ji - many a times. why is he defending the indefensible????

as far as singing and talent goes we respect their voices and contributions but not their “behind the curtaint” talents and “special” skills -which are public now.

binu nair.

sir, you are absolutely right regarding sonu nigam, he faced many difficulties bcoz of being rafi bhakt, here is link to the interview where he is mentioning that rafi name was taboo in the recording rooms::

http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/may2002/tunen.html

excellent choice of song by mr.haldar, “dekh humein aawaz na dena”, c.ramchandra was one of the best md from 50s, although he did only 20 songs with rafi ji, but all of them were gems… cr was very melodious::

by the way here is one of the finest duet ever recorded in industry, music by roshan, sung by rafi ji and lata ji::
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ccSgcMB_oIk

here is another one by great naushad::
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9CoR5uEp5hg