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
February 11th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
In arabic language there is no letter P. hence the arabs use
the word b for p.
there are lots of jokes about this but forget it since we are not
in an english language class but on a site of a legendary singer
whom we all love as our “guruji”.
just like one takes a short cut to reach a venue some writers
may use saab for saheb……..NOTHING MORE THAN THIS.
can we not spend this time listening to rafi saab songs or
propagating it?……
BINU NAIR… MUMBAI……..
February 11th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Should be “Saheb”
February 11th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Dear Mr. Binu & Mr. Aseer
I fully agreed that true devotion may not be possible to express in WORDS, but some words can be spelled correctly in other language, e.g.:
1) You can write word ﺏﺎﺭﺸ same as urdu “Sharaab”. There is no difficulty to write and pronounce as well. If somebody write Sharb or Shaarab instead of “Sharaab”, it will not be correct.
2) You can write word ﻡﺴﺑﺗ same as urdu “Tabassum”. There is no difficulty to write and pronounce as well. If somebody write Tabsum or Tubsam instead of “Tabassum”, it will not be correct.
Some words cannot be written as per the correct pronunciation of urdu, e.g.:
1) You can’t write word غور correctly as per urdu pronunciation. If you write Ghour, it will become گھور.
2) You can’t write word گﺴﺗﺎﺧﻲ exactly as per the pronunciation in urdu. If you want to write this word in English, you may write “Gustakhi” (ﻱﻬﻛﺎﺗﺴﮜ). So, here we have some limitations and it can be accepted. But when you have no problem to spell correctly, how can you say “Chalta Hai”??????.
In this case, you are encouraging to write ﺏﺎﺼ (Saab) instead of ﺏﺣﺎﺼ (Sahab).
And I don’t know why you are not able to digest the word SAHAB. What harm???
Aseer Sahab, bajaye urdu ka meyaar giraane kay aap apna urda ka meyaar badhayeinge to faida hoga.
February 10th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Dear Aseer Sahab,
Did you tell me how the word sahab spelled in URDU? “Swad+Alf+Ha+Ba”? Am I right? or Swad+Alf+Ba? which is correct? If you say first one with “Ha” then you must write “Sahab” and not saab. BTW, what harm if you add “h” to sound correctly? Its looking very odd “Saab”with the name of the greatest Rafi Sahab. Aseer sahab, I must say you that there is no intention to give dictation to anybody, it’s matter of correction only. Atleast you should not oppose since you have sound knowledge in urdu grammer and a diehard fan of Rafi Sahab.
February 9th, 2008 at 7:44 am
aseer ji :
pst 45 ::::
yes, true devotion may not be possible to be translated in to
the right meaning or words.
in this respect “saab” is only a translation… the point which aseer
has stated is “more” pertinent. why someone wants to dictate to
lovers.
saab is used as a respect. the world is changing fast. the
language and it’s usage is changing too and hence the oxford
dictionary issues each year the latest words and it meanings.
in journalism when one writes about people, their name is used
and saab or saheb is “never” used . a journo will say for example
manmohan singh and not manmohansingh saab .
people wanting to tell others or dictate others should do their
“homework” first it ’s felt.
the love for the greatest singer and the spreading of the immortal
voice is paramount than being advisors , i feel.
binu nair…….
February 8th, 2008 at 5:25 am
@ Imtiyaz bhai, ref post 42
ues gramatically iu r correct that there is no word called saab in urdu. with my limited urdu knowledge I wud like to point that the Janab is closer in meaning to the word Mister of english than Sahab really is. And in proper noun there shouldnt be much objection.
Anyway, I again fail to understand, why people here try to dictate lover’s
actions. Love in any form in Godly and we should only and only respect love in each of its forms. In case you know, even Hazrat Musa AS(Moses, as we also know him) was scolded by Allah when he scolded a deewana of Allah as te deewana who was a cobbler by profession was offering Allah some trivial earthly matters. And Allah said, never try to dictate a lover’s devotion. I know what you(Musa) dont know. Hazrat Musa AS immediately apologized.
it really doesnt matter whether we say Rafi saab or Rafi sahab or something different(like my mother who prefers to call him Mama). The only thing matters here is our devotion which I dont think can be typed and by no means, judged
regards
February 8th, 2008 at 12:45 am
Vinod ji…
we have spoken on the phone. u had called and we had a chat.
now please do not grumble about our work as the rafi lovers
are not interested in taking “certificates” for our work. our work
give us tremendous amount of joy.
the rafi foundation is registered in mumbai. we were going “slow”
for the welcome reason that we needed honest and dedicated
people with us not self seekers and arm chair politicians or
critics.
for any thing related to the rafi foundation u may write to me
directly at binus2000@hotmail.com
binu nair… mumbai.
February 7th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
ref 41: i also spell it “sahab”. but remember that really there is no correct spelling for transliterated English - Hindi. The only correct spelling is with original Hindi / Urdu characters - which unfortunately to my regret are being replaced by English. Sun-J, Sanjai, Sanjay - it doesn’t really matter. I found it amusing so I commented
February 7th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Mr. Binu Nair and Mr. Zorawar Chugani
(in response to post no - 36, 38 & 39)
I want to clarify that during World Book Fair, Memership Forms of Rafi Foundation and introductory information about the Foundation were kept at s1/16 in Hall No- 12A as said in my post no - 33. Only Membership Forms were given to Rafi Fans. Those who will be interested in joining Rafi Foundation, will contact only Mr. Jorawar Chugani, and not any other person.
No Membership Fee can be collected presently because neither Rafi Foundation has been Registered nither there is any Bank Account of Rafi Foundation, as per my knowledge.
I have requested to office bearers of Rafi Foundation many times that at least two primary work should be done immediatly.
1. Registration of the Delhi Chapter or other chapter of Rafi Foundation.
2. Open a bank account of Rafi Foundation.
But it is sad that no progress has been made in this direction.
Some Office bearers (including Mr. Nair and Mr. Zorawar) instead of talking directly or by Phone or by email or doing any creative work, are more interested in making baised comments and baseless allegesions against each other on the website. I am afraid that this tendency will hamper the unity and the work of Rafi Foundation.
February 7th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Small correction in the spelling of word “Sahab”. Most of the people used to write “Rafi Saab” instead of “Rafi Sahab”. “The meaning of “Sahab” in urdu is like Mr. or Respected etc. and there is no word “Saab” in Urdu. So, kindly take note for future. Thanks.
February 6th, 2008 at 10:46 am
binuji.
when i will get this book and how. whether u wanted the photo plz. let me know.
thank u
February 6th, 2008 at 8:48 am
vinod ji:
zorawar and the rafi foundation (delhi chapter) is trying to build
a dedicated team of rafi lovers in new delhi. we are just six
months old.
my suggestion to you is : please work as a team and enrol rafi
lovers, all year round. we are all “accountable” , responsible
and dedicated rafi lovers.
remember that rafi saab was a “namazi” , a true icon appointed and
sent by the gods alone - to sing in gods own voice.
rafi saab disliked commerce and self-glory…. hence please
keep mr.zorawar posted of all events of the delhi chapter as we
are in the process of building a great team after many years.
lets all work in its true spirit which rafi saab will love and admire
is my simple plea.
binu nair ….. the rafi foundation : binus2000@hotmail.com
+9833 250 701
February 5th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Dear Pradeep Ji,
I am thankful to you not to have published my post which was full of anger because of some people. But now I am at peace.
Since you are doing this great job of making Rafi Sahab fans meet on this site, may I request you to ask Mr. Vinod Viplav not to publicise the membership of Rafi Foundation as this foundation consists of several other members and no other member has been informed about the membership forms and any money to be collected there from. This is a sacred foundation wherein people come and join with references and contribute as per their will.
May I again request your goodself to kindly disallow these advertisements on your site ? Let the information be carried about the events happening or release of a book or a magazine in Rafi Sahab name.
I hope I am approaching you for a genuine concern.
Long Live Rafi Sahab !
Regards,
Zorawar Chhugani
Rafi Foundation (Delhi Chapter)
# 9810224991
February 5th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Dr. Khaja Aliuddin,
I am staying in Mumbai and working. basically from south indian.
thanks
February 4th, 2008 at 10:41 am
pradip ji.
further to my post no. 31, i wish to state herein that this
site with its contributors/readers and the millions of rafi lovers -
all over are doing a great service to the “memory of rafi saab”.
it’s only natural that rafi lovers say that rafi love in its various forms
and actions is “puja” for all of us.
hence……………..,
i suggest please keep a track of the addresses of writers registering
with this website with their phone numbers too as i have found two
occassions wherein two individuals have used proxy names
to write their views which otherwise they cannot state, due to reasons
best known to them.
this is a sure shot dis-honest act i feel.
the second suggestion is that harsh and intemperate language and
” personal attack “on rafi lovers be censored at your end itself as it
can avoid controversies.
one can “disagree” with another view point very “politely” too. more,
the rafi lovers are spending their time, money and intelligence to spread
the “joy” of rafi saabs songs and personality.
even if one cannot appreciate these “honourable deeds” my plea is
please do not “run down” a rafi lover. a true rafi lover is very gentle and
has a big heart like - rafi saab himself .
as few rafi lovers rightly said ” this site is a mandir ” which
nobody will dispute. we all have to keep the sanctity of this great
mandir.
rafi lovers may write to us for details of “the rafi foundation” and
” sargam ” magazine the second issue which will be issued in march .
the sargam magazine apart from pictures and articles about
our legend rafi saab is a magazine which will write about “rafi lovers
of this world”.
so do send in a write-up of yourself with your picture
and in your own words ur love for rafi saab , which we will take up
for publication.
please write to :
binu nair: binus2000@hotmail.com or call at : + 9833 250 701
the rafi foundation, mumbai….
February 3rd, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I request anybody have duet song of Rafisahab and Hemantkumar. Its very old song and a patriot song of 40’s - 50’s. if anybody have that song. plz. kindly send in this mail addresses: shashankchickermane72@gmail.com, shashank_72@rediffmail.com
shashank_72@rediffmail.com
February 3rd, 2008 at 6:11 pm
thank u binuji for ur kind appreciation to Mr.Pradeepji. I feel thanks to all the rafian fans for this. Plz. everybody try to bring out whatever photos, articles with u. After sometime i will meet Binuji, Shirishji, Murtyji. I am regular touch with this 3 personalities and will meet soon. Due to ill health i couldnt. but will make it possible.
shashank_72@rediffmail.com
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:17 pm
A space for Rafi Fans at 8 th World Book Fair, New Delhi
During World Book Fair, Rafi Fans also will have a space to share their memories and thoughts and can get copies of the much awaited Biography of their beloved singer Mohammad Rafi - Meri Awaz Suno.
The 18th edition of the biennial New Delhi World Book Fair, billed as the world
’s second largest such event, will open on Saturday, Feb 02, 2008. The venue of the fair will be at Pragati Maidan in Hall Nos 1 to 14. The exhibition, inaugurated by the Minister of Human Resource Development, Shri Arjun Singh will close on Feb. 10, 2008.
If you have time and opportunity to come to Book Fair Venue, don
‘t forget to visit stall/stand no.- S1/16 in the Hall No. 12 A, where you can get the copy of the Biography of Mohammad Rafi and can share your views and memories about Rafi Sahab with the author of the book and other diehard Rafi Fans. At the stall, you can get information about the activities of Rafi Foundation and Membership Form. Special discussions/talks about the life and the songs of Mohammad Rafi will also be held at the site.
For more information, please feel free to contact
Vinod Viplav - 09868793203
Email-rafifoundation@gmail.com/screenindia@gmail.com
February 2nd, 2008 at 11:09 am
Murthy jee and other Rafi Bhakts
Thank for showing interest in my book on Rafi Saheb. To get one copy of the book (Meri Awaj Suno), please send a cheque/dd in the name of VINOD VIPLAV of 150/- only. You can send Money Order also on following address You need not to send extra money for courier or postal charge.
Vinod viplav
21, UNI APARTMENTS
Sector – 11, VASUNDHARA, GHAZIABAD
PIN - 201012 (U.P)
TEL - 09868793203/0120-2880324
Email - rafifoundation@gmail.com, screenindia@gmail.com
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:17 am
Pradip ji …
u have done the “right thing” little late as some rank outsiders
with new names and sinister purpose had managed to get into
this thread and write “outrages and blasphemous” things about me
and the rafi foundation which the rafi foundation strongly condemn.
the rafi foundation is an umbrella for rafi lovers of the world and
it’s born due to the love for rafi saab.
my team members and myself spend our time, money, skills to
spread the works of rafi saab as it gives us tremendous joy….
more, these unknown writers have no first hand info about our body
and it was clear when i was termed as the national president of the
foundation.
let me make it very clear that……………….
we do not have a national president as we are not a political party
to distribute posts and take advantage of it. we are on our guard
against malpractices happening in the name of rafi saab.
i am only a small time founder of the rafi foundation and we have
our team of advisers like mr.narayan from bangalore, mr.ahmed bhai
- rafi saab friend and true rafi lovers who are supporting us in
various capacities as per their capabilities and capacities.
rafi saabs friend and companion mr.vijay nafed has recently joined
our team of advisers too. I am proud to state that in a very short time
the rafi foundation has attracted sea of rafi lovers who are spreading
the “joys of rafi songs” at many places as true rafi saab soldiers and
commanders.
i hope you will be watchful about “malicious and untruth” reporting of
our organisation in the website in future.
true rafi lovers can write to me directly on any info about the rafi
foundation and i am duty bound to reply to these. our future
programmes include a singing competition and listening sessions
of rafi saab songs.
binu nair ,,, the rafi foundation…
binus2000@hotmail.com
February 2nd, 2008 at 9:13 am
ok murtyji. thanks alot.
February 1st, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Janab Mahender Saheb,
Thank you for the information and sorry to hear about mr Rajamannar. We pray to God for his quick recovery. Amen.
With regards,
Dr. Khaja Aliuddin
February 1st, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Ref: Post 24
Mahendar Sahab,
Sorry to hear that Mr. Rajamannar is sick. If you have any contact number of his, can you mail it at shirish22@gmail.com?
Regards
Shirish Kulkarni
February 1st, 2008 at 5:45 pm
dr khaja ali uddin saab, pls note that salim ul haq has not written the book on mohdrafi. it is mr rajamannar who has done all the work and is an ocean of knowledege regarding rafi saab. unfortunately all the credit has been taken by mr haq. i am sorry to say this. now mr rajamannar is very sick and indisposed. he left his job from state bank of hyderabad.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Dear Shashankji, I will try to get the book by Mr. Saleemul Haq from Hyderabad and mail it to you as soon as possible. Mr. Pradeepji, thanks for doing what was most necessary under the circumstances. Mr. Vinod Viplavji, please let me know whether to send the dd for rs.150/- only or extra amount towards postal charges and the dd to be taken in your name ? please respond either here or at my email directly asmurty2@rediffmail.com thanks.