Second Edition of the Biography of Mohammad Rafi “Meri Awaz Suno” has been published
This information is shared by Mr. Vinod Viplav.
After getting overwhelming response and appreciation, the first biography of great music legend Mohammad Rafi “Meri Awaz Suno” has come out with new look and more attractive features. The new edition of the book has more information, more pages and more photographs of Rafi Saheb.
As it was told in an earlier post in www.mohdrafi.com that the responses of the Rafi fans on the first edition of the book was unbelievable that has encouraged me to bring out the second edition of the book with additions. Being a writer and a diehard Rafi fan, I know that the appreciation which I got for the book is not due to my writing and my work, but because of the magic of the person who left us more than 27 years ago but his songs are still enthralling and delighting us. All I can only say that Mohd. Rafi is matchless and there would not be second Rafi in this universe. For Rafi fans like us, whose number may be millions, Mohammad Rafi is the one and only, source of inspiration and his songs are like Oxygen, in absence of which survival is impossible. We all Rafi fans not only want to listen his melodious voice but also want to know about each and every aspects of his life.
Meri Awaaz Suno II Book Front Cover
The first edition of the book was released in the inaugural function of Delhi Chapter of Rafi Foundation by renowned singing actress Padmashree Puspa Hans and well-known classical singer Padambhushan Shanno Kurana. The function was held at Punjabi Bhawan (New Delhi) on the eve of 27th death anniversary in which a number of personalities from the field of Music, Art and Culture and Media Participated. The book was also released by Mohd. Ali Ashraf Fatmi, Minister of State in Human Resource Development Minister in an overpacked function (Ek Sham, Rafi Ke Nam) on 31st July, 2007 in Patna - the Capital of Bihar.
List of contents of the book in PDF format
Meri Awaaz Suno II Book Back Cover
This book has been published by Sachi Prakashan. In second edition of the book, which published only some days ago, there are additional chapters, information and photographs. This book is in Hindi, but we are trying hard to publish this book in English, Urdu and other languages so that Rafi fans of different linguistic backgrounds and knowledge can also read the book about Rafi Saheb.The second edition contain 176 pages and more than 20 chapters.
The price of the book is Rs. 150/ only (including postal/courier charges). Those who want to get this book can contact me on following address.
VINOD VIPLAV
News Editor in UNIVARTA, Hindi News Service of United News of India (UNI)
Address :
21, UNI APARTMENTS
Sector – 11, VASUNDHARA, GHAZIABAD
PIN - 201012 (U.P)
TEL - 09868793203/0120-2880324
Email - rafifoundation@gmail.com, screenindia@gmail.com
January 31st, 2008 at 11:56 pm
I would like to get a copy of Meri Awaz Suno if translated in English. If and when it becomes available, if we are let known, we will cherish it as a treasure as anything about Rafi Saab is precious for us.
January 31st, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Janab Shashank Chickermane Ji,
You go to this website and then contact Mr. Saleem-ul-Haq. If you are in USA or Canada, please let me know.
www.mohdrafibiography.com
With regards,
Dr. Khaja Aliuddin
January 31st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Janab Anoop Dhir Saheb,
Thanks for the information. If God permits we will continue to talk about Rafi Saheb.
With regards,
Dr. Khaja Aliuddin
January 31st, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Pradeepji
Thanks for publishing the photos whch i have collected and sent for the rafian fans a small contribution for Mohdrafi sahab and articles whch i have written. If u have any photos whch i have sent not published or not got the mail from myside. plz. let me knw. i will send once again.
thanks
January 31st, 2008 at 5:52 pm
thanks pradeepji.
January 31st, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Dr. Khaja Aliuddinsahab
I also want one book with cds. plz tell how much for it.
thanks
shashank_72@rediffmail.com
January 31st, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Janab Dr. Khaja Aliuddin Sahab
You have mentioned in post no. 8 that Biography of Mohd. Rafi in English is available, written by Mr. saleem-ul-Haq. But this book is not a biography, as Mr. Aseer rightly said in his post no 12. Book by Mr. saleem-ul-Haq is merely a collection of songs of Rafi Sahab.
At presen there are many books avaible in market but all are listing of songs. One good collection of songs is written by Pritam Meghani (Ullasnagar)and Ajit Pradhanam (Mumbai). The title of this book is - Mere Geet Tumhare. One book is published by Raja Pocket Books. However both these books are in Hindi and are collection of songs, not a biography. That is why i said in my previous post that a biography of Rafi Saheb is urgently needed in English. I had an opportunity to talk to Mr. Vinod Viplav and he told me that he had contacted many govt. Publishers like National Book Trust and Publication Division regarding publication of biography of Rafi Saheb in English but it is unfortunate that no body is comming forward to take the responsibilty to write biography in English. I again say that if englsih book is published, it will have great demand. Biography of Rafi Sahab should also be published in Urdu, Punjabi and other indian languages also.
- Anoop Dhir
January 31st, 2008 at 8:35 am
Good work Pradeep ,
This was required.This site is like a temple for us where we come closer to our rafi saab and not fight amongst ourselves.
Rafi saab will be ashamed of us if we continue to fight amongst ourselves.
January 31st, 2008 at 8:03 am
Janab Aseer Saheb,
Looks like you are an ardent fan of Rafi Saheb like me. I was introduced to Rafi saheb when I saw the movie ” Junglee”. The song I was impressed was, ” Ehsan Tera Hoga Mujh par”.
Please contact me on my e-mail address.
HolyfamilyDr@aol.com
With regards,
Dr. Khaja Aliuddin
January 31st, 2008 at 7:55 am
Janab Binu Nair Saheb, Adab Araz hai,
You can contact Saleem-ul-Haq at this e-mail address and can get that book. Once you see this book, you will realize that how much hard work he did. Like Mr. Aseer wrote in his e-mail, that he is not only the collector of Rafi saheb’s songs, he is the collector of other singers too. He has vast knowledge of Rafi saheb’s filmy life, filmy and non filmy songs. Also he had collection of photos of Rafi saheb.
MohdsaleemulHaq@Hotmail.com
www.mohdrafibiography.com
Keep up the good work
Long live rafi Saheb,
Dr. Khaja Aliuddin
Chicago, Illinois, USA
January 31st, 2008 at 12:24 am
Very well said Pradeepji. Let’s keep this site clean!
January 30th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
All, couple of comments have been dropped from this thread. Members having differences and concerns kindly settle them via email, phone, letters etc. Lets not use this website to demean and demoralize the topic or its author. Any comments in contrast to this request may be held for deletion. Please consider this a modest request. Thank you all.
January 30th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
and I wish i cud read hindi fluently.
this book by Viplab sahab is indeed a treat, by far the best biography
January 30th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
@ Dr Ali ud din sahab
the bookk publised by Salim Ul Haq sahab has a 10 page section on Rafi saab only. in case u havnt chkd yet plz do that.
I have personally met Salim bhai and blv me HE IS A COLLECTOR and not a die hard Rafi lover like us. his stats are superb but no way as knowledgeable about Rafi sahab as some mebers here
January 30th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
the biography of rafisahab is very good and i want to read this books .
thanks
shashank_72@rediffmail.com
January 30th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I am a great fan of rafisahab and respect him. i am very happy to say that Mr. Vinodji and Mr.Binu Nairji giving us a great book of rafisahabs biography to us and it is a great privilege for me to contribute rafisahab’s photos or any article from my side. I thanks to all rafianfans, Binuji, ASMurtyji, Vinodji for the kind appreciation to me. The fact is no other rafisahab will replace and once only in a lifetime rafisahab takes birth. thanks.
shashank_72@rediffmail.com
January 30th, 2008 at 11:31 am
dr. khaja saab:
thanks for the infor. what”s the price please….if u know…
Murthy ji from hyderabad - i need 5 copies of the book if u can
arrange for me…
thanks
binu nair.
January 30th, 2008 at 4:39 am
Janab Anoop Dhir Saheb,
Biography of Mohd. Rafi in English is available, written by Mr. saleem-ul-Haq. This book contains,biography, listing of Rafi’s filmy and non filmy songs and two CD’s of rare /unreleased songs. Saleem resides in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. His contact number is 40-23514979.
Die-Hard fan of Rafi Saheb.
Dr. Khaja Aliuddin,
Chicago,Il- (USA)
January 29th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
The book seems great! If any one or the author him self can translate this book in English or Urdu will be greatly appreciated, as it will enahnce the audience range. The Pakistani Rafi lovers like me will be very grateful for the effort.
January 29th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Anybody please try to write a biography on Mohammed Rafi Saheb, in English so that fans all over the world can read it.
melodiousrafi@yahoo.com
January 29th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Why not any body take responsibilty to write a biography of Mohd. Rafi in English. A Feature Film or 3 hour documentary film should be made on Rafi. We all rafians, instead of fighting ourself, should be united and work some good work, not such cheap work of attacking another, without any reason.
- Anoop Dhir, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
January 29th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I am an adrant fan of Mohammad Rafi from Pakistan. I am happy to see that people are still “crazy” for Mohammad Rafi. Some people are doing good work and some are doing bad work, but they all claim a great rafi fan. Who is right and who is wrong, time will definelty tell, as time has tell that there is no like Rafi.
I want to appreciate the work of Vinod Viplav and i want to read the first edition of the book also. How I can get it. I am ready to pay postal charge.
- Mohammad Firoj, Islamabad
January 28th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I am a diehard Rafi Fan. Mr. Vinod Viplav has commendable job by writing the biography on music legend Mohammad Rafi Saheb. I think it is first of this kind.I would definetly like to read this. Can I get this book in Chennai.
January 28th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Dear Vinodji,
Currently I am in Canberra (Australia). But I am interested to buy this book at any cost. Could you please let me know that how can I get it?
Hoping for your postive response.
Regards,
Anoop
January 27th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
dear Vinod Jee,
pls let me know how i can have this book. since i am in Qatar right now, pls let me know that how can i send you money order ?
i am also a diehard fan of Rafi Saab, so i not only like to hear his songs but also like to know many things about Rafi Saab.
thank you very much and Rafi Foundation and also the dedicated members for their kind efforts to bring such brilliant deeds for Rafi Saab’s memories.
thank you so so much again.