Rafi Memorial Award conferred on playback singer Sharda
This news is shared by Mr. Hashim Khan and Ms. Ruhi Khan, founder and president of Rafi Lovers Cirlce, Calcutta.
Playback singer of the sixties and seventies, Sharda, who shot into fame with her chartbuster hits, “Titli Udi” from the film Suraj, and “Duniya Ki Sair Karlo” from around the world was felicated at a grand concert titled ‘remembering Shanker- Jaikishen with Sharda’ which was held on 25th Aug, 2007 at Kolkata’s kalamandir auditorium. The programme was presented by ‘Rafi lovers circle’ - a group of music lovers dedicated to the revival of evergreen songs of mohd rafi from the golden era of hindi film sangeet.
Poster of Rafi Saab performing during a live show with Shankar Jaikishan and Sharda displayed at the Lobby for all to see.
The seasoned singer, winner of two filmfare awards, enthralled the packed auditorium by singing some of her popular songs. The songs were:
| Song | Film |
|---|---|
| 1. Titli udi, ud jo chali | Suraj |
| 2. Duniya ki sair kar lo | Around the World |
| 3. Dekho mera dil machal gaya | Suraj |
| 4. Jeena yahan marna yahan | Mera Naam Joker |
| 5. Jane chaman shola badan | Gumnaam |
| 6. Leja leja-leja mera dil | An Evening in Paris |
| 7. Kahan ja raha hai tu aai janewale | Seema ( old ) |
| 8. Jab bhi ye dil udaas hota hai | Seema ( new ) |
The programme took off with a salutation to Mohd Rafi, who was nominated by both Times of India and Hindustan Times, on India’s 60th Independence, as one of the 60 icons who gave impetus and shape to india’s trajectory. Amidst a standing ovation, the Mohamed Rafi memorial award 2007 was conferred upon Sharda, by Ruhi Khan, founder president of the Rafi lovers circle. With this concert, the circle completed 10 years in their quest to present timeless melodies of Rafi Saab, packaged in different themes and nostalgic flavours.
Sharda and Ruhi Khan at the Kalamandir Auditorium, prior to the commencement of the show.
Shardajee’s mail to Rafi Lovers Circle after she returned to Mumbai
Dear Hashimji & Ruhiji
Thank you for the materials you have sent. I will never forget the affection & respect you had shown me when I was there. I feel very blessed to have got your friendship & I thank God for his grace.
Give my regards to all your group & friends & my special thanks & blessings to Sarosh.
I will be leaving for USA on sept 22nd. Please send some photographs & videos as early as possible.
With regards, Sharda.
November 10th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
My hearty congratulations, Ms. Ruhi Khan, for organizing the Rafi Memorial Awards function. Please continue the good work.
From the list of songs that you mentioned were sung by Sharada on that occasion, two songs might have been sung by her, though the originals were not by her. 1.’Kahan Jaa Raha Hai Tu Ae Jaane Wale’ from Seema (old) sung poignantly by Rafii Saab and 2.Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan (Mera Naam Joker) sung by Mukesh.
Just wanted to clarify as you included these two also in “Some of her popualr songs”.
Venkat
November 10th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
SHARDA IS LUCKY TO SING ON THE SAME STAGE WHICH GRACED THE LIKES OF RAFI SAHIB AND LATA MANGESHKAR SIMILAR TO ALISHA CHINOY WHO HAD THE CHANCE TO SING WITH KISHORE DA IN MR.INDIA
“KATE NAHI KATTEY YEH DIN YEH RAAT”.
OTHERWISE SHE HAD NOT AT ALL A GOOD VOICE AND IT SOUNDED LIKE A SMALL GIRL WITH NOT FULLY DEVELOPED NASAL CHORDS SINGING RIGHT IN FRONT OF A PROFEESOR OF SINGING.
November 10th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
sharda singing with the immortal legend rafi sahib is similar to sachin tendulkar playing cricket with a street kid.
neither she knew how to sing nor she should have reached such a magnitude to sing on a stage which graced the likes of rafi sahib and lata mangeshkar.
November 10th, 2007 at 6:47 am
dear ruhi khan i would like to have ur emailaddress i would like to share my collection of rafisaabs pictures & songs with you
November 9th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Wonderful Mrs. Ruhi Khan for posting the anecdote of Sharada during the programme. References like this one go on show how big man Rafi Sahab was and we know he had always encouraged upcoming talent. There was absolutely no ego clash or air about him and he treated co-artistes all alike and equal. I request other knowledgeable rafians to post such anecdotes on the website, however small they may be. We relish them all. Thanks once again.
November 9th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Correction.
Mr Anmol Singh.
November 9th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
One anectedote stands out…. During the recording of my first song with Rafi Saheb, ( Jaane Chaman Shola Badan From Gumnaam ) I was very nervous and shy because I have been a big admirer of Rafi Saheb and here I was, going to sing with him. Rafi Sahab took me aside and told me to relax. Khul Ke Gao, if there is any mistake I will help you. These words gave me confidence and the song was recorded. Thereafter I have always considered Rafi Saheb as my Guru and his follow advice to sing freely. People like Rafi Saheb are divine souls and I am priviliged to have worked with him.
November 9th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
Thanks Mr Nitish Sinha, Mr Anmola Singh, Mr Mohamed Pervez, Mr Ashis,
Mr ATM Salim, Mr A.S. Murthy, and Mr Prakash Shah for all your kind words of appreciation and encouragement. We wish to add here that in between the songs, during the programme Shardajee spoke in depth about Rafi Saheb. One anectedote stands out,
November 9th, 2007 at 8:37 am
Dear Hussain Saab,
Can you please send the Gunahon Ka Devta song to my e-mail ID hvgurumurthy@yahoo.co.in.
November 8th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
The song “Hum ko to barbaad kiya hai aur kise barbaad karoge….” is a “do pehlu’ song sung by Rafi Saheb and Shardaji. I have Rafi Saheb’s version, anybody need it, please mail me. rafimagic@gmail.com
November 8th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Hashimji,
You forgot the best and absolutely one of the best song of sharda and rafiji in GUNHAOKADEVTA - it is sang by both as solo.- HUMKO TO BARABAAD KIYA HAI AB KISE BARBAAD KAROGE.
November 8th, 2007 at 9:56 am
Dear Narayanan, ATM Salim & Hussein,
Thanks for the inputs.
November 7th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Wonderful work Mr. Hashim Khan and Mrs. Ruhi Khan. Great work indeed of honouring one of the best artistes of a generation gone by and one who had worked at close quarters with Mohd. Rafi sahab in a number of good songs, aptly listed out by you. I was also very happy that you have earlier honoured other great artistes and musicians and have plans to do a lot more with the living legends like Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor and Jitendra etc. All the best for your endeavours and I am sure that having come thus far, you would go a long way in presenting to this new generation what they have been missing in the form of best music. Those who have contacts, particularly those of the Rafians from Mumbai and Delhi, should leave no stone unturned to help the Rafi Lovers Circle, Kolkata trying to organize such a thoughtful event.All Kudos and all the best. asmurty2@rediffmail.com
November 7th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Dear Anmol,
The song mentioned by you is - accha hi hua dil toot gaya, accha hi kiya jo toone kiya, loonga/loongi na kabhi ab naam e wafaa….. This song is from the film Maa Bahen Aur Biwi, a “do pehlu” song sung by Rafi Saheb and Shardaji. The music of this film is composed by Shardaji herself. There are few non film songs’ music composed by Shardaji. rafian26@gmail.com
November 7th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
REF: POST- 2
DEAR ANMOLJI
YES, THIS SINGER SHARDAJI HAS GIVEN THE MUSIC DIRECTION OF THE
FILM ” MAA BAHEN AUR BIWI ” .
BESIDE THIS FILM , SHE HAS DONE MUSIC DIRECTION FOR ANOTHER FILM CALLED ” HAZAR HAATH ” .
REGARDS/A.T.M. SALIM.
November 7th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
THANK YOU MR. HASHIM KHAN AND MS RUHI KHAN FOR SHARING
WITH US THIS REMARKABLE EVENT !
ALSO THANKS ( WITH REFERENCE TO POST-4 ) FOR LETTING US TO
KNOW ABOUT THE COMMENTS MADE BY RISHI KAPOOR REGARDING
OUR BELOVED RAFI SAHAB .
BEST REGARDS/ A.T.M. SALIM.
November 7th, 2007 at 11:07 am
post 2 Anmol
Yes it is the same Sharada who composed music in films…
November 7th, 2007 at 9:29 am
Ruhi Khan-ji,
you’ve been doing an excellent job!!! My heartfelt sincere thanks and congrats for keeping Badshah Rafi-Sahab’s name flying high….
Although I’m from Kolkata, but presently living far far away, otherwise I would love to join “Rafi Lovers Circle”.
Jai Rafi-Sahab!!!!
November 7th, 2007 at 6:53 am
dear ruhi khan & hashim khan thanx for this nice article iam loking for aap ki ray mere baarey men song for long time also aaya kaisa zamana baba both song if any body having these songs please send my email addreess is mohamedparv@gmail.com
November 7th, 2007 at 2:20 am
Sharda was lucky singing with Rafi Saheb. Her best duet is Jab bhi yeh Dil Udaas Hota Hai… from Seema is popular even today. She sang in Maa Bahen Aur Biwi as well beside providing the music of the film.
November 6th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
I salute Sharda ji,
She has cut the feathers of that so called ‘ nightingale of india ‘ & also the so called ‘ daughter in law of barman da’.
ramakrishna
hyderabad
sabnivis@yahoo.com
November 6th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
I am grateful to the entire team of mohdrafi.com for having included the event Remembering Shankar jaikishan with Sharda, which we presented recently in Kolkata. The endeavour of our Rafi Lovers Circle is to reveive the golden melodies of Rafi Saab by blending them in to various themes, each having a different hue and flavour. The Mohamed Rafi Memorial Award which we instituted in 2005, to coincide with Rafi Saab’s 25th Death Anniversary has also been conferred upon Music Director Ravi ( Yaad-E-Rafi, Shaam-E- Ravi - 2005 ), Music Director Omi ( Remembering Sonik Omi - 2006 ). Apart from this event, we also have a Down Memory Lane Series, where some of the legends of yesteryears, who have predominantly sung in the incomparable voice of Rafi Saab, have also been felicitated live on stage. So far we have been fortunate to present some of the best works of Rafi Saab with Late Pradeep Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Biswajit and Rishi Kapoor. Rishi Kapoor is on record at our show saying that indeed Rafi Saab was the finest and had he been alive today, he would probably be singing for Shahrukh Khan.
Our endeavour is to do a grand Down Memory Lane programme with Dilip Kumar, Dev Ananad, Shashi Kapoor, Joy Mukherjee, Jeetendra, Feroz Khan, Sanjay. In this regard we would appreciate if any Rafian who has a good relationship and approach with any of the above stars can help us in getting their consent. Any other suggestion will be whole heartedly welcome.
Ruhi Khan
Founder President - Rafi Lovers Circle, Kolkata.
November 6th, 2007 at 10:48 am
Sharda was lucky to sing with Rafi Saheb, her best duet with Rafi Saheb is Jab bhi yeh dil udaas hota hai… jaane kaun aas paas hota hai… from the movie Seema. This song is remembered even today, whereas Sharda had composed a couple of nice songs in Maa Bahen Aur Biwi, were nice.
rafian@aol.in
November 6th, 2007 at 10:34 am
This is a great article, thanks Ruhi Khan Ji for sharing with us.
Would like ask a question to Rafi fans whether Shaarda Ji composed music also apart from singing.
Possibly there is one film fare nomination in 1974 for Rafi Saab from the film - Maa Biwi Bahan, the song “Acha Hi Hua Tera Khilona Took Gaya” is composed by Shaarda. Not very sure whether it is the same Singer Shaarda.
November 6th, 2007 at 9:14 am
bahoot bahoot shukriya Hashimji & Ruhiji for remembering her..
sharda ji was really a very good singer as well as a good music director. she had sung some memorable solos and duets also. she would have survived in bollywood much longer had there been a fare competiton .some of her duet with rafi saab and mukesh je are amazing-
jaan-e-chaman shola badan with rafi
aapki raay mere baare mein with rafi
aaya kaisa zamaana o baaba with rafi
chale jaana zara thehro with mukesh
duniya ki sair kar lo insaan ke dost mukesh
pyaar ka kar udan khatola with rafi
long live sharda jee.