Comments on: Jiya Legayore Rafisaab

By: Narayan

Narayan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:43:19 +0000

Adaab Rafi !
Undoubtedly the best bhojpuri song in the bollywood and still very popular..
Hats off to Naushad saab and his fav Rafi sahab for this lovely folk song…
Keep flowing ur article in ur unique way Devaraj saab
Narayan

By: m v krishnan

m v krishnan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:49:01 +0000

Dear Bhaisaab,

Your outstanding review of “nain lad gayi re” brought back memories of my school holidays and regular visits to the native place. Rafisaab has sung this song with panache and the song comes alive through the splendid acting of Dileep Kumar. Wah! kya gaana un zamane mein bantha tha! Let us salute Naushad, Rafisaab and Shakeel for enriching our music. As you rightly pointed out “we are indeed lucky to be born in their times”. Let us thank God for The Phenomenon called RAFI lived during our times.
M V Krishnan

By: Vijay Rampersad

Vijay Rampersad — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:35:12 +0000

I was brought up with listening to Rafi Saab, songs. And even now, it echoes in my house. When I listen to his songs I hair stands on ends and my whole body vibrates. I am proud to say that my kids, 2 gals, 16 and 13yrs old , both enjoy listening to his songs although it is not in their era.This ‘LOVE for Rafi’ji was initiated by my late dad, Haniruth Rampersad.My dad sounded so similar to Rafi, (in a small way, OFF COURSE). It just goes to show that Rafi’ji influenced so many people with his dynamic voice all over the world. We are staying in SOUTH AFRICA and we are influnced by his ANGEL VOICE.

Thank You DEV BHAI, for this brilliant and touching website.

WE LOVE YOU RAFI SAAB TO ETERNITY.

Vijay Rampersad

South africa

By: shrirang nawathe

shrirang nawathe — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:25:44 +0000

devraj ji,

you have transported us to a village nearby Patna or so in Bihar..
Your commentary is just masterpiece. Reading your views almost gave me similar pleasure what we get from listening Rafi sb in the song.
great work.Looking for more from you..
regards;
shrirang nawathe

By: ramesh narain kurpad

ramesh narain kurpad — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:43:58 +0000

devbhai –

what an expression so full of soul matching every beat and tap as rafi gave us this village jig.

everytime we take up a song of rafi sahab, we just bring out the uniqueness and the brilliance which ultimately go to prove none – i repeat – none could have ever attempted sing this song in a manner that rafi sahab does.

yug yugaantar – rafi sahab you shall remain tops on that pedestal – perched high and a singer even if he turns topsy turvey – couldnt achieve this excellence or come close to getting to the intricate nuances of rafi renditions.

devsahab – as usual – words fail me – you are one of those rare personalities who has the gift of the gab, song and the pen.

what could i say more of a person – who could belt out – two diametrically opposite songs – swargiya kundanlal sehgal – aai kaatiba takdir mujhey itnaa bataagey .. itnaa bataadey .. tu mujhsey khafaa hai kyoon kyaa mainey kiyaa hai. AND late rafi sahab’s song from DOSTI.

its a pleasure to read your reviews – please keep em flowing DEV SIR,

ramesh narain kurpad.

rameshkurpad@gmail.com

By: M V Devraj

M V Devraj — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:49:19 +0000

Friends, Thanks for all your encouraging complements.
Uttara: You will not believe it , I spent a whole day trying for a word to explain the way Rafisab sings this song.I knew the word but just could not get it at the right time.The word is ‘gusto’.That’s right.Thanks Uttara,for your nice words and for this particular word,’gusto’.
Anwar-ul-Haqsaab,I am very happy to note that you liked my commentary on this evergreen song and thanks for your lovely complements.
Guruji: Your comments are very valuable to me and I sincerely am grateful to you for that.
AnmolSinghsaab,Ashish Kapoorsaab,thanks for your appreciative statements.
Mohan: I am honoured to read such high praises from you,my friend.
Vinod Merusaab,I sincerely acknowledge with gratitude your good wishes.You are very right in saying that for us these old gems are the only true and right companions.
Bina: Aapke comments ke baare mein kya kahen!As usual Dil ko choo liya.Bus itna hi kehta hoon.Many many thanks,your comments are invaluable to me.
Best wishes,friends.
M V Devraj

By: Bina

Bina — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:43 +0000

Devraj Saab:

This is a terrific song to bring out the flavour of a village ambience…bahut hi badhiya choice hai Devraj Saab (imagine Laloo saying these words!)

The charm of the song is in its lightness, full of teasing and leg pulling, and the usage of the Bhojpuri dialect takes you right into region where the great Ganges flows….where there are songs for seasons, for every event in the cycle of life such as child birth, marriage, even death…but there is no reason required for simple enjoyment and laughter or to shake a leg ..and take a stress break after long hours of toiling at the fields!

Like you have very nicely pointed out, Dilip has sung and danced with gay abandon and Rafi Saab has done exactly the same in his singing…what an ever delightlful combination..not to forget, Vyjanthi’s brief appearance is enchanting..

Sach mein, Jiya Le Gayo Re Rafi Saab..aur Dil Le Gayi aapki review!

Bina

By: vinod mehru

vinod mehru — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:51:53 +0000

Dear Devraj ji,

Thank u very much for your kind views and analysis on such a great composition of great four legends. yeh humko virasat mein mili hui untouchable assests hai jisko koi humse withdraw nahin kar sakta. Aaj kal to old music hi mera true dost hai.

Once against accept my wishes for such a lovely analysis.

regards

vinod mehru 09768245368

By: ashish kapoor

ashish kapoor — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:30:39 +0000

hello all rafi fans and lovers,
another bhojpuri song that comes to my mind is “sonwa ke pinjra”,the movie is “ganga maiya tohe piyari chadhaiybo” (1962) and the music director is chitragupt and the lyrics are by shailendra. it is a beautiful song sung with a lot of emotions by rafi sahab. it is available on youtube.
rafi sahab could sing in any language.
ashish kapoor, ashkpr@hotmail.com

By: Gan Sharma

Gan Sharma — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:22:44 +0000

Dear Devraj saab:

In Tamil, they say, “ma(n)h vasanai” – “dharti ki khushboo”. Aaj aapka review me man(h) ka vasanai paa liye hamne. Saat samandar paar Canada me baithe baithe matri bhoomi ki yaad aa gayi.

Nain metaphorically lad gaye; ashk ke juloos nikal aaye, Devraj saab.

Thank you sir!

Gan