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1. RAJA says:

   December 11, 2011 at 1:53 pm

   How one can forget such a beautiful song ” Aisa ho ke in wadiyon main” , but thanks Mr. Zaheen Danish Ji for reminding us as almost rafi lovers forget this gem like song. After reading your post I searched this song on youtube and really an amazing song and I enjoyed after repeat listening.
2. Zaheendanish says:

   December 11, 2011 at 11:53 am

   I find out two more songs of rafi saab in “Aakhri Dao” (1975) whom nobody noticed for so long which are almost forgotten gems

   *********- Aisa Na Ho Ke In Wadiyon Mein

   *********- Ho Allah Allah Meri Khair Ho

   Movie – Aakhri Dao
   Year – 1975
   Music – Laxmikant Pyarelal
   Lyricist – Hasrat Jaipuri
3. Auwal me kaji says:

   June 18, 2011 at 10:58 pm

   I am listening Prof. Muh’d Rafi since i am 12 though i am Nigerian i have never heard a golden voice than Rafis
4. Hashmat Alvi says:

   May 28, 2011 at 5:28 pm

   The team Rafi, Hasrat, Shailendra, Shankar-Jaikishan was the best remembered for so many songs. They delivered hit after hit songs in the golden period of hindi cinema. It is really nice to read one of the pleasant write ups written by Janab Walijah Sahab.

   Thank you very much.

   Wassalam

   Hashmat Alvi
5. Hans says:

   May 22, 2011 at 10:27 am

   man mauji ji (post 51)

   you are grossly mistaken if you believe that rafi had not sung even 50 songs including duets written by shailendra. the rafi database itself lists 135 songs of shailendra sung by rafi and that list is not exhaustive. i have a list of more than 80 solos of rafi written by shailendra. even if the figure of 135 (as per my estimate there are at least 150-160 songs of rafi by shailendra) is taken as final, that itself means that percentage-wise rafi sang more songs of shailendra than hasrat, because shailendra wrote lyrics (as per my information) for between 800 and 900 songs as against 1800 (as told by walijah sahab) by hasrat.
6. Hans says:

   May 21, 2011 at 8:21 pm

   this is what can be called a perfect article. a lot of effort has gone behind it, besides the true love for the favourites. i endorse the gratefulness of the rafi-fan community shown towards the writer. hope this article will trigger further research by fans.

   certainly, there have been other lyricists who have provided us with quality romantic songs, but, in terms of both quantity and quality no one matched hasrat so far as romantic songs are concerned. so far as rafi is concerned he did not have much of a competition in the matter of romantic songs. and real romantic songs stepped out of hfm almost with the demise of our beloved rafi, because the dhishum-2 in the films had sounded the death knell of romantic songs.
7. sanjeev agrawal says:

   May 14, 2011 at 11:45 pm

   m.rafi saabs 02 songs on raj kapoor ji- tum hi tum ho mere jeewan main and heer of joker remember 02×1000
8. Man Mouji says:

   May 3, 2011 at 7:17 pm

   there are many songs on eyes…but the most beautiful song, i think ,is that.. hum ko toh jaan se pyari hain tumhari aanken from Naina (1973)

   Hum ko toh jaan se pyari hain tumhari aanken, one of the finest songs rendered by melody King – Rafi Sahab in the film Naina (1973) which was also nominated for best playback singer in 1974, out of five contenders :

   Mohammed Rafi – “Hum Ko Jaan Se Pyaari Hai” from Naina
   Narendra Chanchal – “Beshak Mandir Masjid” from Bobby
   Kishore Kumar – “Mere Dil Mein Aaj” from Daag: A Poem of Love
   Manna Dey – “Yari Hai Imaan Mera” from Zanjeer
   Shailendra Singh – “Main Shayar To Nahin” from Bobby

   Finally it was won by Narendra chanchal for beshak Mandi r Masjid from Bobby.

   As also the song having in antra the lowest notes which rafi sahab delivered it superbly. This song also contains the beautiful poetry by Hasrat Sahab. The song was picturized on Shashi Kapoor and Rajshri. Fantastic musical composition by Shankar-Jaikishan. But luckily the Best Female Playback was Hone Lagi Hai Raat Jawan (Naina) written by Kaifi Azmi: a beautiful classical based composition which rightfully fetched Asha Bhosle a filmfare award.
9. RAJA says:

   May 3, 2011 at 1:40 pm

   The Uncrowned Kings title appropriate and suited to

   Mohd. Rafi Sahab
   Shankar Jaikishan
   Hasrat Jaipuri and
   Shailendra

   all were uncrowned kings.

   They were real masters in other sense. I salute to the uncrowned kings for their voluminous treasure of songs.

   All are immortal through their works. Great people live long.
10. ANEES says:

    May 3, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Music directors Shanker – Jaikishan burst upon the musical firmament like a meteor with the release of “Barasat” in 1949. What remained was the fond memories of 22 years of total domination over the music world by Shanker together with his partner Jaikishan.

    Hasrat and Shailendra became an indispensable part of Shanker and Jaikishan. Once during the making of ’College Girl’ (1960) Shanker Jaikishan submitted to the producer’s demand that they have Rajendra Krishna as a lyricist. Hasrat and Shailendra retaliated by refusing to work with S-J again. The latter admitted their mistake and made amends by refusing producer B R Chopra’s film only because he insisted on having Sahir, and not Hasrat / Shailendra, to pen the lyrics.

    Shanker and Jaikishan composed independently and never interfered in each other’s work but divided their remuneration equally irrespective of the number of songs composed by each of them. Hasrat wrote mostly for Jaikishan and Shailendra for Shanker.
11. A S MURTY says:

    May 3, 2011 at 8:47 am

    refer post # 70 Ahamed Kuttybhai. The caller tunes of Rafi Sahab’s songs are very popular and many first-timers when they call me are so impressed that they ask me not to answer their call, only to hear rafi sahab’s song. Also, I appeal to all Rafi Bhakts to have a Rafi-email id as I have : rafimurty@gmail.com where the name of Rafi Sahab is added to our own to create a unique Rafi Email ID. Already, many Rafi Bhakts have this and others too can follow suit to create one of the larget email id groups of fans of Rafi Sahab.
12. ANEES says:

    May 2, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Suraj (1966) is considered one of its first kind of fantasy costume dramas of bollywood which was highly commercially successful. Shankar Jaikishen’s chartbuster music also played an important role in boosting the film’s popularity. The songs of Suraj are remembered till date & are considered evergreen all time hits. Besides Rafi’s “Baharon phool barsao” his other solo “Gustakhi maaf” was hugely popular. His two duets “Kaise samjhaoon”(with Asha Bhosle) & “Itna hai tumse pyar”(with Suman Kalyanpur) are considered all time romantic hits. Sharda sang her first song “Titli udi” for Suraj which earned her a Special Filmfare Award & the song is considered her only big hit.
13. RAJA says:

    May 2, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Yet another song from Suhagan [1964] starring Guru Dutt and Mala Sinha in which Rafi Sahab romantic number simply great. This song filled with pathos and craving for passionate love. The song is………..

    tu mere saamane hai
    teri zulfe hai khuli
    teraa aanchal hai dhalaa
    mai bhale hosh me kaise rahun

    This beautiful song was written by Hasrat Jaipuri and music composed by Madan Mohan. It even today considered as passionate romantic song of Rafi Sahab. One more mesmerizing immortal song.
14. Man Mouji says:

    May 1, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    is hirs o hawas ki duniyaa mein, armaan badalte dekhen hai
    dhokhaa hai yahaan laalach hai yahaan imaan badalte dekhe hai
    daulat ke sunehre jaadoo se aye dil tadapnaa achhaa hai
    chaandi ke khanakte sikko par insaan badalte dekhe hai…

    A romantic number from the golden age of hindi songs. They don’t make songs like these any more. 60′s songs truly rock! Film: Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961) – Singer: Rafi Sahab

    teri zulfon se judaai to nahin maangi thi
    qaid maangi thi rihaai to nahin maangi thi
    maine kyaa jurm kiyaa aap khafaa ho baithe
    pyaar maangaa thaa khudaai to nahin maangi thi
    meraa haq thaa teri aankhon ki chhalakti may par
    cheez apni thi paraayi to nahin maangi thi
    apne beemaar pe itnaa bhi sitam theek nahin
    teri ulfat mein buraai to nahin maangi thi

    Rafi Sahab, Hasrat and S-J combination, fabulous and magnificent. There is no match for this song.
15. Prem Kumar says:

    May 1, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    I have always wondered, how our lives would have been without Rafi, Lata, in that order. At the same time, many thanks to all the music directors of the bygone era. Without their compositions, our lives would have been a misery. I specially mention the duets sung by Rafi Sahab and Lata Ji are wonderful, its magic does not wane even today. Rafi – Lata- SJ- Hasrat combination is eternal and marvelous.

    • Awaz de ke hamein tum bulao (Professor) Rafi and Lata
    • Din sara guzara tore angana (Junglee) Rafi and Lata
    • Dheere dheere chal chand (Love Marriage) Rafi and Lata
    • Tujhe jeevan ki dor se (Asli Naqli) Rafi and Lata
    • Kya kya na sahe hum ne sitam (Mere Huzoor) Rafi and Lata

    The five songs mentioned in this article are real gems.
16. RAJA says:

    May 1, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Anees Saab,

    your above posts are very much enlightening and full of interesting matter. please keep writing such knowledgeable posts for rafi fans.

    Thank you sir

    Raja
17. Ahamed Kutty says:

    May 1, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Dear Prasadji,
    refer post 68.you are 100% correct.this song “tum mujhe yum”
    taking us to some where which cannot be explained.

    I still remember when rafi saab died on 31st july 1980, in vividh
    bharathi’s “chayaa geet” programme at 10 pm ms.kantha gupta,
    the anchor of the programme asked after plying the song “after
    hearing the song,can you believe rafi saab is no more with us?”
    after hearing his i cried like a child.another occassion in my office
    for landline of airtel i have put this song as caller tune.one day one
    driver who used to come for our transportation purpose told me-
    “sir what song you have put in your phone?every day night i used
    to call to your office only to hear the song.”

    the magic of rafi saab is beautfied this song and there by we are
    lucky to hear it again and again.
18. Prasad says:

    May 1, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    The movie Pagla Kahin ka (1970) did not do wonders at the box office, but the songs were great, except the tragic one ; I personally liked the ” TUM MUJHE YUN..”, (in the male voice) that is sung by Rafi Sahab which is still to be the greatest melody and one of the prophetic ishara from Rafi Sahab that none can forget him, jab kabhi bhi sunoge geet mere… sang sang tum bhi gungunaoge. Simply a great song composed by S-J and written by Hasrat Jaipuri.
19. ANEES says:

    April 30, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    The immortal musical team of Barsaat, how it was formed, interestingly, Ram Ganguly was initially the composer for Barsaat. But some differences developed between him and Raj Kapoor who wanted to replace him. Now the question was to find another capable person. Shankar was already tried and tested as a composer (probably for future ventures) by Raj Kapoor during the outstation tours of Prithvi theatre. He was offered the responsibility of music direction. Shankar had deep bondage with Jaikishan whom he had got inducted in Prithvi theatre. Shankar requested Raj Kapoor to give them a chance as a duo to which Raj Kapoor acceded. This formed the team Shankar-Jaikishan.

    Before Barsaat, Raj Kapoor had already met the BEST bus conductor – Hasrat Jaipuri. He was sent to ‘Raju’ by Prithviraj Kapoor who was impressed with his nazm ‘Mazdoor ki laash’ in a mushaira. As the opportunity came, Raj Kapoor picked up Hasrat as one of the lyricists. After listening to the poem ‘Jal raha hai Punjab’, Raj Kapoor was highly impressed with the railway employee poet – Shailendra and had invited him to write lyrics for his films even before commencing Barsaat. However, Shailendra had turned down the offer. Owing to urgent need of money, Shailendra himself approached Raj Kapoor and offered to write the lyrics of Barsaat. He was gladly inducted by Raj Kapoor and yet another matchless team of lyricists Shailendra-Hasrat was formed.

    Mukesh was the obvious playback voice for Raj Kapoor. For female voice, there were many well established contenders – Suraiya, Rajkumari, Zohrabai Ambalewali, Amirbai Karnataki . However as a new comer, Shankar insisted on giving chance to the relatively fresh voice – Lata Mangeshkar who later on became the supreme female voice in HFM.

    The voice of already established singer Mohammad Rafi was also used in one solo song. The song ‘Main zindagi mein hardam rota hi raha hoon’ is played in the background and there is no lip-sync by Raj Kapoor. That is probably the reason why Rafi saheb’s voice was chosen for this song in place of Mukesh.
20. ANEES says:

    April 30, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    As the song ‘Jiya beqaraar hai…’ comes, marking the grand debut of three stalwarts of the Hindi film industry. Debutant Nimmi lip synchronizing the song on the first authentically known tune of Shankar with lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri.

    The dummy words used by Shankar ‘Ambuva ka ped hai, vohi munder hai, aaja more baalma, ab kahe ko der hai’ were replaced by Hasrat with ‘Jiya beqaraar hai, chhayi bahaar hai, aaja more baalma, tera intzaar hai’. And what an outstanding job done by the debutant lyricist! And Lata Ji has literally acted, not sung. Lata Ji has also exhibited tremendous breath control in this fast paced song having lot of taans & murkis and very few pauses in the mukhda/antaraas. Incidentally, later in the career, Hasrat wrote most of his songs on Jaikishan’s tunes.
21. H.A.K. Walijah says:

    April 30, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Post # 65 Dear A.S. Murthy Sahab,

    I shall write you in detail in couple of days.

    Best regards

    H.A.K. Walijah
22. A S MURTY says:

    April 30, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Walijah sahab. I understand you are from Hyderabad. If so, it makes us all the more proud as co-Hyderabadis. Please do contact us whenever you are in hyderabad and you can join in our musical sessions during your vacations here in hyderabad. My contact number is 093912 67272. You already have my email id.
23. Zaheendanish says:

    April 30, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    I have been listening to Rafi songs since i was 10. I have no interest in modern hindi music. Even now, my drive to work is always with his numerous rhythmic tracks. It is great start to each day, totally stress free. Rafi songs are what make the world go round.

    Listening to Mohammad Rafi or reading about him simply gives great pleasure.
    Mohammad Rafi Saab the Voice of India.. Truly mesmerizing…. No words of expression.. His voice and style of singing is unmatched…. I as a rafian definitely Miss him… The Magical Voice…
24. RAJA says:

    April 30, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    “Yeh mera prem patra padh kar, ke tum naaraaz na hona” Hasrat Jaipuri composed this poem when he fell in love with a neighbourhood girl, Radha. Although the love letter which he wrote never got delivered to Radha. Raj Kapoor delivered the letter to the entire world in the form of a song through Rafi Sahab in his movie Sangam (1964) and immortalized it, making it the everlasting mantra for lovers of all generations.

    This song is best remembered for ages and bless the souls of Rafi, Hasrat and Shankar Jaikishan for this magnificent number.
25. Prem Kumar says:

    April 30, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    “Perfection personified” Rafi sahab.

    It pains to see some people criticizing a personality like Rafi Sahab or getting into futile in some older threads. Rafi sahab was always with a smile while these mindless ones always burn in fire of their own jealousy!
26. H.A.K. Walijah says:

    April 30, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    I am bit emotional when I read the beautiful comments from the distinguished rafians to my article and guess how popular rafi sahab even today after 30 years of his untimely death, his fan following is as strong as in his lifetime, even I guess more than that.

    I being an ardent Rafi Sahab fan would like to thank from the bottom of my heart to all those rafians who incessantly pouring their love in this beatiful site and showing regards and respect to world’s most beloved and melliflous singer ever born on this Planet Earth.

    With my deepest regards to all rafians.

    H.A.K. Walijah
27. RAJA says:

    April 30, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Raj Kapoor’s greatest hit film in his illustrious career remained Sangam. In the film Hasrat Jaipuri’s words “yeh mera prempatra par kar” sung by Rafi and picturised on Rajender Kumar had remained immortal. Hasrat Jaipuri wrote it for a girl named Radha. Raj Kapoor kept the name of Vaijayatimala Radha in the film Sangam. Rafi’s voice at the end of the film brought tears in the minds of the audience with the words “kitum nazaar na hona” when Raj Kapoor and Vaijayantimala immersed the ashes of Rajender Kumar in Prayag Sangam at the end of the film.
28. RAJA says:

    April 29, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    When it comes to romantic songs, no one could match Hasrat Jaipuri in this aspect. He had a natural talent in writing romantic songs. Even his non-romantic songs were excellent, beautiful writing.
29. Khaja Aliuddin, MD says:

    April 29, 2011 at 8:38 am

    ASA, Janab Anees Sahab, Bahut khoob, great analysis and thanks for sharing with Rafi lovers in this forum.
    ” Phirte hain rafi aalam-e-arwah me jaakar
    “Shahzade aawaz” hai ezaaz rafi ka ”
    With regards to all Rafi lovers,
    Dr. Khaja Aliuddin
30. ANEES says:

    April 29, 2011 at 2:50 am

    Gaban [1966] is just a tribute to that genius called Shankar who was a fine Tabla player. Each of the 7 songs in Gaban is a Tabla based composition. Not very common in HFM to find every song in a film having Tabla in it. Ehsan mere dilpe (Rafi- Hasrat) is a song in gratitude of friendship and how S-J have used the Tabla to celebrate the spirit of friendship.

    I would also like to make a passing mention of the use of Tabla in songs which only Jaikishan-Hasrat- Rafi could create (Nazar bachakar, Salaam aapke meethi nazar ko, ehsan tera hoga mujh par, yeh mera prem patra padkar, jab muhabbat jawan hoti hai, aye gulbadan, mein kahin kavi na ban jaoon, gar tum bhula na doge, yeh aansoo meri dilki zubaan hai, pehle mili thi sapno me, O mere shahi qubaan, tu bemisaal hai teri tarif kya karoon, teri pyari pyari surat ko, and scores of other songs) which showcase not only Shankar but how much Jaikishan too loved Tabla.
31. ANEES says:

    April 29, 2011 at 2:35 am

    Mohammed Rafi World’s Most Mellifluous Singer whose rich tonal voice, crystal clear intonations, versatility, along with his unique renditions of the soul-uplifting, heart-wrenching, and breezy songs in thousands, continue to attract the older and the newer generations day by day.
32. ANEES says:

    April 29, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Meherbaa.n Likhoo.n
    Haseena Likhoo.n
    Ya Dilruba likhoo.n
    Hairaan hoo.n ke Aap ko,
    is Khat mein kya Likhoo.n

    Romance in the air as Rafi sings Yeh Mera Prem Patra Pa.dh Kar… Bless those who bring this song to this world so that we mortal can appreciate it. This song is indeed an haunting one. When heard it for the first time I used to be spellbound. Such magic this song had and still it’s the same.
33. ANEES says:

    April 29, 2011 at 2:03 am

    Shankar-Jaikishan mainly worked with Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. Apart from the personal preference and proximity related to friendship, this division of work was more in accordance with the composition patterns of the two composers. Shankar always loved composing serious thematic songs with a lot of emotional content that only Shailendra could do justice to, whereas Jaikishan was more into composing light hearted romatntic songs that came so naturally to Hasrat Jaipuri. The superb chemistry between these four was not merely because they were great artists. It was more because they were all great friends and companions who enjoyed each other’s company to the fullest. So many songs came into being, based on their real life experiences.

    Though today, these four great artists are no more with us, their legacy – the superb songs they made together have become an integral part of every music lover’s psyche.
34. Jayant Sanyal says:

    April 28, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Hasrat Jaipuri Sahab’s lyrics had the ability to inspire people to dream…. Dreaming about the love of their lives. His songs, powered by the melody of Shankar Jaikishan and given soul by Rafi Sahab, made people venture into the world of dreams, of love, romance and passion. Soulful, yet so simple to pronounce, Hasrat Sahab made Urdu poetry aacessible for masses, especially the non-urdu speaking class. Just awesome to say the least. To top it all, we have Rafi Sahab’s towering voice… simply heavens!
35. Prasad says:

    April 28, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Most of Shailendra’s songs were sung by Mukesh, Manna Dey and Lata Mangeshkar and almost all films of Raj Kapoor. His songs with their rich human values will keep his memories lingering on. Simplicity and sincerity of his expressions made his songs immortal.
36. Man Mouji says:

    April 28, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Hasrat Jaipuri was one among many lyricists who enriched the hindi songs with marvelous range which loved by one and all when specially it was rendered by Mohd. Rafi Sahab.

    Some great lyricists who have left their footprints in the sands of time include Shailendra, Rajendra Krishna, Shakil Badayuni, Hasrat Jaipuri, Kaifi Azmi, Sahir Ludhianvi, Anand Bakshi, Majruh Sultanpuri, Indeevar and Gulzar. All of them had started their career as poets. This explains their rich choice of words and expressions in their lyrics.

    Even I think Rafi Sahab had not sung Shailendra’s songs more and sang as many as Hasrat’s songs. If we thoroughly trace out one could hardly find less than fifty songs of Shailendra sung by Rafi Sahab that even includes the duets with other singers.
37. Prem Kumar says:

    April 28, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    The poetic zeal and passion appealed to a young film-maker called Raj Kapoor who was in the audience of a stage programme where Shailendra recited his patriotically charged poem Jalta hai Punjab. Raj was making his first film Aag then and he immediately approached Shailendra to ask whether he could write songs for his film. The poet flatly refused the offer saying that his poetry was not for sale!

    The birth of his first child Shaily and worsening financial situation finally forced Shailendra to forego any reservations about writing film-songs. After all how long, he could debate with his wife whether they should use one potato for the lunch or for dinner! So he came to the very man, whose offer he had so audaciously turned down. He came to Raj Kapoor who was now in the process of making his second film Barsaat and said, “Now I am in need of money. Is your offer still open?” Raj welcomed him to his fold with open arms. From then onwards, he was to become the permanent member of the famous R.K. musical quartet – Shankar, Jaikishan, Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra!
38. RAJA says:

    April 28, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra were inseparable poets worked together with Shanker Jaikishan. Mr. Walijah has done justice to write an excellent article on Rafi Sahab and Hasrat combination. I would request honorable writers to come forward and write about Shailendra like Mr. Walijah has written in detail. Shailendra was also an important lyricistt who wrote in simple language with wealth of meaning. Shailendra was attached to Shankar what Hasrat to Jaikishan. This team with Rafi Sahab had created wonders in yester years.
39. kabeer Aman says:

    April 27, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    reply to post 46 – J.K. Bhagchandani Ji

    Please have the details of the song you are curious to know:

    Song: aaja ke intezaar mein jaane ko hai bahaar
    Singers: Lata Mangeshkar Mohammed Rafi duet
    Music: Shankar, Jaikishen
    Lyrics: Shailendra
    Film: Halaku(1956)
    Picturised on : Meena Kumari and Ajit
40. J.K. Bhagchandani says:

    April 27, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    The write-up is not merely an article, but it is an encyclopedia on combination of two of the greatest kings of H.F.M. Hats off to Shri H.A.K. Walijah for this thoroughly well researched write-up.

    Will someone enlighten me if the Rafi-Lata duet from the film ‘Halaku’ (Aa jaa ke intezaar mein…) is written by Hasrat Jaipuri or Shailendra?

    J.K. Bhagchandani
41. RAJA says:

    April 27, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    This write-up is wonferful and praiseworthy.

    the comments from the distinguished rafi fans are fabulous and worth mentioning.

    Hats off to Mr. Walijah and the rafi fans.

    This is not a website, but a wonderful place to listen the songs of Rafi Saab and read the beautiful articles and express own views. I like this webiste.

    Thank you all.
42. Vinayababu says:

    April 27, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Excellent writting by H.A.K. Walijahji . Thank you sir for yor pains taking effort.

    Also the letters of others like Kabeer Amanji are also praise worthy for their knowlwdge and effort.
    Kindly carry on the good work ,so that people like me will get one more chance to refresh the memory of those facinating songs of the yester days
43. Prasad says:

    April 27, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    I simply love to read all the posts by distinguished rafi fans. Rafi Saab songs are food to the soul. If any hungry person listen this angel songs he might not feel hungry. All songs of rafi saab are soulful and directly penetrating in heart and its effect will live longer. I myself felt so many times.

    Long live the legend of legends – Mohd. Rafi Saab.

    regards to all rafi lovers
44. Zaheendanish says:

    April 27, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    what a wonderful exchange of posts. Its amazing and love of rafi sahab that binds the people from all corner of the world. Rafi saab you are simply great. even some where I heard one couplet I want to write the same thing in this context.

    “badla na tere baad bhi mauzoo -e- guftgu
    tu jachuka hai phir bhi meri mahfilon mein hai”

    My best regards to all rafi fans.
45. Man Mouji says:

    April 27, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    to post 37 – Anees Saab

    You are absolutely right in your post. Hasrat Jaipuri used extensively persian phrases which already explained in earlier posts.

    Regarding the song of “Aye mere Shah-e-khub, aye meri jaan-e-jaanaana
    Tum mere paas hote ho, koi doosra nahi hota”. Hasrat sahab might have borrowed the idea from the Momin shair for which Mirza Ghalib wanted to exchange his complete deewan for this beautiful and wondeful couplet which many rafi fans who are close to literature might have been aware of it.

    Each song of Rafi Sahab having depth of meanings, which was the part and parcel of those talented and mighty poets poured in their songs their sweat & blood and made almost immortal pieces for the next generations simply to cherish and preserve that wealth of happiness and stood as role models.

    The greatness of Mohd. Rafi Sahab will grow in time to come, then all will recognize this legend when they hear and explore his songs and carry on more research.

    Thanks to all rafi fans for glorifying the legend of legends in their articles and posts.
46. ANEES says:

    April 27, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Also I would like to shed some light regarding the song “Aye mere Shah-e-khub, aye meri jaan-e-jaanaana, which was from the movie Love in Tokyo still makes its impact on the music lovers, here again the phrase Shahe khooban comes from Persian phrase which Hasrat used it in a tactfully way. The song was immortalized by the melody king, its pure a magic

    “Aye mere Shah-e-khub, aye meri jaan-e-jaanaana
    Tum mere paas hote ho, koi doosra nahi hota”.

    Which is more likely echoed like Momin Khan Momin shair
    Tum mere paas hote ho goya
    Jab koi doosra nahin hota

    even for this couplet Mirza offered his deewan in exchange.

    Even one more famous ghazal Hasrat,
    “Unke Khayal aaye to aate chale gaye” from Laal Pathar

    which is again very pleasant to listen also rendered by Melody King.

    Just this single article lighten up many forgotten things. Amazing!!!
47. ANEES says:

    April 27, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    to post 15 Lucky Ji

    you are right, Hasrat Sahab always try to add new words in his lyrics – also some persian words, we can add more to the list

    chand ki zebai
    jaane chaman
    shala badan

    which altogether brings the freshness to the songs and sweetness to the ears. Indeed Hasrat Jaipuri sahab was a great poet, his songs will be remembred for ages.

    One more special thing about his lyrics was mass appealing which later you can find only in Anand Bakshi songs. In this case Hasrat was the pioneer in introducing such persian mixed phrases.
48. Khaja Aliuddin, MD says:

    April 27, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Man Mauji Sahab aur Kabeer Aman sahab, Bahut khoob, Great selection like “Sone pe suhaga”.
    Walijah Sahab, Hamare taraf se phir se mubarak bad.
    A die hard fan of Rafi Sahab,
    Dr. Khaja Aliuddin
49. Prem Kumar says:

    April 26, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    to post 32: Kabeer Aman Ji

    Your selection of 12 songs is excellent. I go with you
50. Prasad says:

    April 26, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    to post 31 – Man Mouji Ji
    to Post 32 – Kabeer Aman Ji

    I agree for both of your posts and the selection of 12 immortal songs of Kabeer Ji is excellent, those are indeed immortal songs rendered by Melody king – Rafi Sahab.

    Hats off to Mr. Walijah for writing and the distinguished commentators whose comments are worth a lot and look as if it were ornaments to the article..

    Thank you sirs
51. RAJA says:

    April 26, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    moderator ji

    I send my post two times, but could not appear in comment column, there is nothing offensive in my post, please publish it.

    Raja
52. Kabeer Aman says:

    April 26, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    Dear Man Mouji Sahab, (post – 31)

    I fully agree with your post. I have selected 12 immortal songs which had sung by Rafi Sahab, these songs will live to the eternity and makes Hasrat Jaipuri name live long in the hearts of music lovers

    1. “Teri pyari pyari soorat ko” (Sasural),
    2. “Baharon phool Barso” (Suraj)
    3. “Ye mera prem patra padh kar (Sangam)
    4. “Tu mere saamne hai,teri zulfein hai khuli” (Suhagan),
    5. “Ehsan tera hoga mujh par” (Junglee),
    6. “Teri zulfon se” (Jab PyarKisise Hota Hai)
    7. “Dil ke jharoke main” (Bramharchari)
    8. “Taqdeer ka fasana” (Sehra)
    9. “Falsafa pyar ka tum “ (Duniya)
    10. “Dil ka bhanwar kare pukaar” (Tere Ghar ke saamne)
    11. “Aaj kal main dhal gaya” (Beti Bete)
    12. “Tum mujhe yoon bhula na paaoge” (Pagla Kahin Ka)

    Hope my selection will suit to most of the rafians.
53. Man Mouji says:

    April 26, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    As I ponder over more on this article, I came to know some more information about Hasrat Jaipuri which I want to share with rafins. Hasrat wrote his songs in simple language keeping intact the poetic flavour. Every lyricist in those days be it Hasrat, Shakeel, Shailendra or Raja Mehdi Ali Khan had their distinct styles. No one could overshadow anybody or write inferior stuff.

    Hasrat Jaipuri loved writing title songs, i.e. songs based on film titles. Writing a title song in those days was a difficult task, one had to keep the entire theme of the film in mind. And it s a record of sorts for Hasrat to have penned nine title songs in a row. Some of them like Deewana mujko log kahen (Deewana (old)), Dil Ek Mandir (Dil Ek Mandir), Raat aur din diya jale (Raat Aur Din), Tere ghar ke saamne (Tere Ghar Ke Saamne) and An evening in Paris (An Evening in Paris).

    How far it is true, even amidst his versatility and without being arrogant about it, Hasrat Jaipuri did realize his own worth. ‘Humne who naqsh chhod hai that mywork will always be remembered even after I have gone,”

    Some other famous songs penned by Hasrat Jaipuri

    * Zindagi ek safar hai suhana (Andaz)
    * Teri pyari pyari soorat ko (Sasural)
    * Pankh hote to ud aati re (Sehra)
    * Tere khayalon meinhum (Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne)
    * Ehsan tera hoga mujh par (Junglee)
    * Tum mujhe yoon bhula na paaoge (Pagla Kahin Ka)
    * Sayonara sayonara (Love In Tokyo)
    * Aao twist karen (Bhoot Bangla)
    * Ajhoon na aaye baalma (Sanjh Aur Savera)
    * Duniya bananewale (Teesri Kasam)
    * Sun Sahiba Sun (Ram Teri Ganga Maili)
54. H.A.K. Walijah says:

    April 26, 2011 at 11:53 am

    post 21 – M.V. Devraj ji

    My special thanks to you for your lovely comment.

    Best regards

    H.A.K. Walijah
55. H.A.K. Walijah says:

    April 26, 2011 at 11:51 am

    To post 23 – Rashid Diwan Sahab

    thanks for your precious comments. I already wrote an article on Shakeel Badayuni Sahab which was published in December 2010 last. you can view the article, here is is the link

    http://www.mohdrafi.com/meri-awaaz-suno/the-association-of-rafi-shakeel.html#more-2068

    Thanks & best regards

    H.A.K. Walijah
56. H.A.K. Walijah says:

    April 26, 2011 at 11:46 am

    to post 26 – Binu Ji

    You are right it was very painstaking, it took almost ten days and scratch 15 drafts then only I was satisfied with published one and it is here. I was totally lost in the love of Rafi Sahab. My only inspiration remains Rafi Sahab songs which I listen daily countless times and everytime I feel a fresh air of breath.

    I can finally say:
    Ahsan mere dil tumhara hai dosto
    yeh dil tumhare pyar ka mara hai dosto

    Long live Rafi Sahab

    H.A.K. Walijah
57. H.A.K. Walijah says:

    April 26, 2011 at 11:28 am

    My dear friends,

    I am honored beyond expectation with your praise and the kind words you have bestowed on me.

    I am greatly indebted for the love & affection showered on me by all the erstwhile fans & admirers of our dear Rafi Saab from this beautiful site. Its been my great fortune to have received so many comments on my little attempt. I treasure every single response posted on this forum.

    I am privileged to have received your encouraging and appreciative comments. I thank each one of you wholeheartedly. I am sure it is love of Rafi Sahab that binds us together which I think will continue many more days.
    I want to thank each one of you personally, who has taken the time to write in this forum.

    I want to thank all in general and specially for those my dear readers and decorated my article with their precious and invaluable comments which makes me happy and encouraged to write more and more in near future.

    I thank you all
    A.S. Murthy Saab, Anil Cherian Saab, Ahmad Kutty Saab
    Almas saab, Zaheen Danish Saab, Man Mouji Saab
    Shabana ji, Prem Kumar ji, Israr Khan Sahab
    Prasad ji, Syed Zameer Sahab, Narendra Yadav Ji
    Y. Sharif Sahab, Lucky Ji, Kabeer Aman Saab, Anees ji
    Dr. Khaja Aliuddeen Sahab, Nasreen ji, Nagesh Sindhanti Ji
    Rashid Diwan Sahab and Binu Nair ji

    Best regards

    H.A.K. Walijah
58. Binu Nair says:

    April 26, 2011 at 12:13 am

    Marvellous and Painstaking Efforts. thank you Walijah saaheb…

    from the rafi foundation..

    therafifoundation@gmail.com
59. ANEES says:

    April 25, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    The listing of songs mentioned in this article is wonderful and mindblowing. Almost all the songs are super duper hits in olden days. Specially ” Baharon Phool Barsao” a evergreen song written by Hasrat Sahab and immortalized by Rafi Sahab. This one song is enough to keep alive Hasrat Jaipuri name in Hindi film music. If he had not written any other thing except this song, even though his name would have the same impact on music lovers.

    All those songs listed in this article are fabulous and most of them are hits and will be remembered for ages due to magical voice of Rafi Sahab singing.

    thank you again.
60. ANEES says:

    April 25, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    LOTS OF INFORMATION AND LOTS OF SONGS.

    RAFI SAHAB PURE MAGICAL VOICE.

    I SALUTE YOU WALIJAH SAHAB FOR WRITING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ARTICLE ON OUR DEAR RAFI SAHAB
61. RAJA says:

    April 25, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Shri Walijah Ji

    I am just gone through your article, it is just fantastic and simple. I want to thank you personally for writing such a pleasant and nice article on the legendary figures – Rafi Sahab and Hasrat Sahab. Both were masters in their own fields. It is comprehensive and all encompassed in one having many interesting points and information.

    I hope more & more will flow from your pen. Very well expressed feelings… no mixing of words… straight from the heart.

    Thanks & regards

    Raja
62. Binu Nair says:

    April 25, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Simply fine and treasura-ble…its a painstaking effort. thank you walijah saaheb.
63. Rashid Diwan says:

    April 25, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Walijah Sahab, I must congratulate you for writing such a fantastic article with so much information, expressed with such love and devotion. I am sure that you have a treasure to share about Rafi Sahab and all the great and gifted contributors who gave us such lovely songs which we all cherish so much. It is only through people like you that these deserving people will always be remembered. How about a similar article on Shakil Badayuni Sahab? Thank you again.

    Rashid Diwan
64. Man Mouji says:

    April 25, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Hasrat Jaipuri considered himself a very ordinary man In spite of his phenomenal rise in Bollywood, Hasrat Jaipuri never forgot his roots and remained the simple man that he was from the very first day in Bombay. There is an interesting anecdote while returning to Mumbai by minar express a person appeared to recognize him at the secundrabad train station. He exclaimed that Jaipuri was a famous person but was unable to guess his name. On further interrogation he was jubilant on recognizing him. He touched his feet in respect and asked him,”Sir you are a very famous lyricist you should be traveling by plane?” to which Jaipuri replied “Am I not a human that I cannot travel by train?” (he was travelling by second class).

    Even after rising to meteoriic heights he was always humble and firm his feet on the ground. This is the nature of true legends.
65. M V Devraj says:

    April 25, 2011 at 11:59 am

    Dear Walijah saab,A very detailed and thorough article.It is a keeper’s treasure.Thank you and look forward to some more from your mighty pen(key board).
    Best wishes.

    M V Devraj
66. RAJA says:

    April 25, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Shri Walijah Ji

    I am just gone through your article, it is just fantastic and simple. I want to thank you personally for writing such a pleasant and nice article on the legendary figures – Rafi Sahab and Hasrat Sahab. Both were masters in their own fields. It is comprehensive and all encompassed in one having many interesting points and information. I hope more & more will flow from your pen. Very well expressed feelings… no mixing of words… straight from the heart.

    Thanks & regards

    Raja
67. Nagesh Sidhanti says:

    April 25, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Dear Walijah sab,

    It’d be blasphemy to leave this page without thanking you immensely for
    one of the most comprehensive write-ups I have seen on this website.
    This is a real nice way to begin the week, humming the wonderful renditions
    of Rafi sab as I read the listed ones.

    Many congratulations sir.

    Always,
    Nagesh Sidhanti
68. Nasreen says:

    April 25, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Walijah Sahab

    thanks for this write-up. You included a a lot of interesting information in one article and it made for very good reading. It seems almost an impossible feat that a lyricist could have written such heart touching lyrics and one shudders to think what would have happened if any other voice had to sing them.

    there is really not much one can say, because no matter what you say it’s never enough to describe the exact beauty of the legacy that these giants have left us.

    You have listed so many beautiful songs, they are all our favourite songs – how can one ever be bored in life? Sometimes, one can get very lonely and sad when one is far away from one’s home country. But listening to these songs gives such solace, no power on earth can take away one’s memories or the gladness in one’s heart when lyrics like these sung in the incomparable voice enters it.

    We cannot thank the Creator enough.

    Nasreen
69. Khaja Aliuddin, MD says:

    April 25, 2011 at 6:45 am

    Dear Walijah Sahab, ASA, Bahut khoob,
    Ghazab ki Tahreer, Khuda kare zore khalam aur ziyada,
    With regards to all Rafi lovers,
    Dr. Khaja Aliuddin
70. ANEES says:

    April 24, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    Let me congratulate the author of the above article for listing the beautiful songs of Rafi Sahab and he was number 1 from the time he sang Yahan Badla wafa ka in the 40’s till the last time he faced the mic.

    Rafi songs are a very challenging to sing especially those in 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Rafi was always the first choice for a vast majority of music directors. Shakar Jaikishan, Naushad, S.D. Burman and a host of music directors preferred Rafi for their songs. Like many, I am also a great fan of Rafi saab. No doubt, his voice had depth, range and heart touching singing style. I listen to his songs at my home, in my car and I carry with me cds loaded with Rafi saabs songs. Rafi Sahib is the Best singer of Universe. His voice is the most powerful source of entertainment and inspiration for me. Song were written and tuned keeping in view his calibre. He was the first voice of male community who expressed male emotions successfully.

    He was,and will be, the only singer who could sing all range of music with equal ease. His art can never me measured. He is “The Matchless’.

    I personaly thanks to Raffians who are paying homage the maestro . Iam with you Dear Rafians.
71. Kabeer Aman says:

    April 24, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    Dear walijah Sahab,

    Very nice of you to post this article on one of the legend personalities like Hasrat Jaipuri. His two filmfare fetched awards even today craze among music lovers namely Baharo phool Barsao and Zindagi ek safar.

    Hasrat Jaipuri wrote some more memorable songs remembered even today

    ‘Duniya na bhaye…’’ from Basant Bahar (1956),
    ‘Aansoo ki aag leke…’ from Yahudi (1958) and
    ‘Aansoo bhari hain…’ from Parvarish (1958).
    ‘Aaiye meherbaan baithiye jaan-e-jaan… fom Howrah Bridge (1958)
    ‘Main tere pyar mein kya kya na bana dilbar… from Ziddi (19630
    ‘Aao twist karen…’ from Bhoot Bungla (1965),
    ‘Parde mein rehne do…; from Shikar (1968)
    ‘Jhanak jhanak tori baaje payaliya…’ from Mere Huzoor (1968)
    ‘Kehta hai joker saara zamaana…’ from Mera Naam Joker (1971)
    ‘Jaane kahan gaye woh din…’. From Mera Naam Joker (1971)
    ‘Zindagi ek safar hai suhana…’ from Andaz (1971) and
    ‘Sun sahiban sun…’ from Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)

    Those were among Hasrat’s popular tracks.

    Apart from Filmfare Awards, Hasrat was honoured with the Josh Mahilabadi Award, from Urdu Conference for Urdu poetry. He won the Dr. Ambedkar Award, for ‘Jhanak jhanak tori baaje payaliya…’ from Mere Huzoor (1968).

    Looking forward to read more articles from you.

    Best regards

    Kabeer Aman
72. LUCKY says:

    April 24, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    In fact I love all his lyrics as sung by the Immortal Rafi Saab.

    By the way, when I watched Hasrat Sahaab in his TV interview some years ago, I was simply glued to my seat. Such was the irresistable charm of his expressions, his shairees, his personal incidents, his experiences and anecdotes.

    One thing more I would like to add, though a small one. I noted that he has the habit of using some persian elements in his songs with a remarkable effect. For example:

    O mere Shah-e-Khooban… O meri Jaane Jaanaanan…
    Chashme Baddoor,
    and.. Nargise Mastaana…

    which also seems to be a translation of some persian expression.

    He wrote many good urdu love poetry that touches the heart and expresses the true feeling of love. You can not miss his urdu romantic poetry which shows the true meaning of love and care.

    The shortlisted songs in this article are excellent and suited to tone of the article.
73. Y. Sharif says:

    April 24, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    When Hasrat Jaipuri name comes to mind, the literary circle people immediately quote his famous below poem – I want to quote it for those interested in his literary pieces.

    chal mere saath hii chal ai merii jaan-e-Gazal
    in samaajo.n ke banaaye huye ba.ndhan se nikal, chal

    ham vahaa.N jaaye jahaa.N pyaar pe pahare na lage.n
    dil kii daulat pe jahaa.N ko_ii luTere na lage.n
    kab hai badalaa ye zamaanaa, tuu zamaane ko badal, chal

    pyaar sachchaa ho to raahe.n bhii nikal aatii hai.n
    bijaliyaa.N arsh se Khud raastaa dikhalaatii hai.n
    tuu bhii bijalii kii tarah Gam ke a.Ndhero.n se nikal, chal

    apane milane pe jahaa.N ko_ii bhii u.Ngalii na uThe
    apanii chaahat pe jahaa.N ko_ii dushman na ha.Nse
    chhe.D de pyaar se tuu saaz-e-mohabbat-e-Gazal, chal

    piichhe mat dekh na shaamil ho gunaahagaaro.n me.n
    saamane dekh ki ma.nzil hai terii taaro.n me.n
    baat banatii hai agar dil me.n iraade ho.n aTal, chal

    no doubt about his poetic genius as he penned down more than two thousand songs, among them some of the evergreen hits to his credit. He was a very successful lyricists at the time many a stalwart poets were around him like Shakeel, Sahir, Janisar Akhtar, Kaifi azmi and many many such talented people. He had written some unforgettable songs that were immortalized by Rafi Sahab in his god gifted voice. It is a wonderful treat to listen and enjoy. In other hands one could get roohani sukoon while listening Rafi Sahab in solitary hours.

    Walijah Sahab, It is wonderful to read your articles and it gives both enjoyment and knowledge at the same time.

    I very much desire that you should continue to write as the rafi fans are love to read your articles.

    Thank you

    Y. Sharif
74. Narendra Yadav says:

    April 24, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    you hardly left any scope for us to comment. This is one all in one. Anyhow this is the best tribute to two uncrowned kings – Rafi Sahab and Hasrat Jaipuri.

    It is like a unstoppable hurricane of thoughts and sentences that flew from your pen without any hindrance.

    Hats off to you Mr. Walijah for your brilliant piece of article on two legends.

    Please keep mesmerizing us and continue to write more and more write-ups.

    With my best wishes

    - Narendra
75. Zaheendanish says:

    April 24, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Dear Walijah Sahab

    Thanks for this great article.

    I am just bewilder I dont know how to reply properly, though, since I want to show my appreciation like many other.

    It is wonderful to read this article. Really said very rightly in honour of Great Mohd. Rafi Sahib, all time great singer. I have great respect, praise for him as well as his singing style. I don’t think any other male singer can be compared with him in terms of quality of singing and voice as well.

    Its a pleasure reading and knowing about Rafi Saahab through your articles, We have a great respect for him, the way he sung songs, his Aalaap, his Sargam, his classy touch is just inexplicable in words…

    Please accept my hearty congratulations for this class article on both the legends Rafi Sahab and Hasrat Jaipuri Sahab.

    Zaheen Danish
76. Syed Zameer says:

    April 24, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    rafi sahab is the institution and the rest are students.
    rafi sahab is the ocean of music while the rest are small ponds.
    rafi sahab is the ultimate destination of music where the rest just can hope to reach there in vain.
    rafi sahab is just the master and the rest are just pupil.

    Rafi Saab is indeed a great artist of all times.

    I am very happy and touched by your short but very nice article.
77. Prasad says:

    April 24, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    A fitting tribute to Rafi Sahab and Hasrat jaipuri Sahab. This artcile is one of the important and interesting articles ever written about Rafi Sahab and Hasrat Sahab. No one lift pen on Hasrat’s contribution to Hindi songs.

    Mr. Walijah Sir, I really appreciate your dedication and love for the legends whose work will speak for ages to come and cherish in our memory of music lovers.

    I once again congratulate you for your masterpiece article/

    Thank you very much sir.
78. Israr Khan says:

    April 24, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Assalamalekum Walijah Sahab

    Mein Rafi Sahab ka bahut chahne wala hu, mein is site par roz hi online gaane sunta hu aaj ka aapka ye article mujhe bahut pasand aaya, ishi tarah rafi sahab ke baare me aur bhi bahut padne ko jee chahta hai aage bhi ishi tarh aap aur bhi material pesh karenege aisi ummid karta hu. Allah apko umar daraz kare. Duago.
79. Prem Kumar says:

    April 24, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    very nice article which has echoed the sentiments of all music lovers n Rafians in particular.

    Apart from what u have listed I feel if Rafi Sahab had sung only the following songs still I would have become his biggest fan like others.

    The selected songs are mindblowing. I am overawed and mesemerised by the sheer melody of this Greatest Musical Voice of RAFI SAHAB.
80. Shabana says:

    April 24, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    it’s a marvellous article !

    your article depicts the dimension of volcanic talents of rafi sahab !

    for this ,thank you very very much .it has given me (or rather all rafi fans) -immense joy and pleasure .
81. Man Mouji says:

    April 24, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    There are many among us who talk more and work less. You are among the few who do the opposite and you have proven the adage-actions speak louder than words. Your dedication and writings to the cause of Rafisaab will encourage more people to come forward and enlighten us about Rafi’s music and humaneness. Thanks again for taking time out from work etc, to give us a collection of well written articles. It is true and it is not possible to give a whole gamut of Rafisaab’s monumental works in a matter of a few pages but what you have given is, I hope, fodder enough for others to delve into research of Rafi. Or… why not entertain us with some more articles. I know many Rafians are clamouring for..Give Me More!
82. Zaheendanish says:

    April 24, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Moderator ji

    Thank you very much for publishing Mr. Walijah’s article. I was looking for many days to read his article.

    My happiness knows no bounds when I see Mr. Walijah’s article on this website.

    Thanks a lot once again.

    Zaheen Danish
83. A. Almas says:

    April 24, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Dear Walijah Sahab,

    Wallah Bahoot Khoob… Mashallah…

    This is the best ever written article on the two great sons of India namely Rafi Sahab and Hasrat Jaipuri. I doubt no better praise is possible than this. you once again proved that you are one of the diehard Rafi Sahab fan with unrelenting spirits to deliver article after article with passionate priase to legend of legends – Rafi Sahab.

    This article is better to keep as thesis paper on both the kings you mentioned.

    Thank you Walijah Sahab for your down to earth devotion towards Rafi Sahab.

    I once again congratulate you for your brilliant and well researched article.

    Please continue with more and more pieces of articles. We all Rafi lovers are with you in your journey.

    Thanks & Regards

    A. Almas
84. Ahamed Kutty says:

    April 24, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Dear walijah saab,
    the article about hasrath saab and the hit songs of rafi saab
    is a very attractive one.it is very interesting the associaton
    of rafi saab with so many great personalities and the outcome
    is ever lasting – there by we are enjoying.
85. Anil Cherian says:

    April 24, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Thank you, Walijah saab for a very detailed and thoroughly researched article. Enjoyed reading it.
86. A S MURTY says:

    April 24, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    WALIJAH SAHAB, THIS IS THE PINNACLE OF WRITING. WHAT A GREAT ESSAY WITH SO MANY INPUTS. THIS ARTICLE IS WORTH PRESERVING AND MUST BE READ BY ALL MUSIC LOVERS. A GREAT TRIBUTE BY YOU TO THE GENIUS OF HASRAT JAIPURI AND RAFI SAHAB. Great work by you once again. Thanks a lot.