Comments on: India did not give Mohammed Rafi his due

by: Rajesh Joshi

Thu, 24 May 2007 09:59:01 +0000

I think Kishore kumar was the best singer. without basic knowledge in the music he sang with ease each and every song. Maximium of his songs were hits. He was a gem. Rafi too was a good singer but Kishore Kumar was the best and had no comparison what so ever.

by: Rafistar

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:50:25 +0000

Mohammad Rafi was the sunshine of planet music. With his parting music industry’s lustre has tarnished a great deal.

On one hand he was a victim of jealousy, but on the other he was selective in choosing his songs in order to give his best, rather than mass production of the kind which renders an artiste not doing justice. If he was money greedy he would have gone for quantity rather than quality, because music directors/producers were willing to offer him huge sums.

Rafi (bless him) adored his art and music and not wealth.

Rafi Saheb was a prophet , he was a godfather and a super heavy weight of music. Rafi was unique.

Unfortunately world will never ever see one like him. With his passing away a huge and significant portion of the world of music has become barren.

His songs will live till the day of judgement and keep irrigating the planet music, will keep listeners blissful and invigorate them, last but not least the top notch and comprehensive school of music/art he established would continue to provide invaluable guidance and support to those who want to learn musical expertise and skill.

by: unknow1

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:25:00 +0000

Who knows why Lata Mangeshkar received a Bharat Ratna?maybe because she never singed for free!!!!I think mr Bachchan is better from Lata 2 get award but !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????or SJ or Naushand Ali or Madan Mohan or Dada saheb or Raj kapoor or Dilip Kummar.

by: mohanflora

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:10:32 +0000

Charismatic Rafi still lives among his fans - THE BIGGEST AWARD!
Staff Reporter / Bhopal
Eight out of the ten requests received for the phone in live programme on AIR Bhopal were those sung by Mohammed Rafi on July 31, the 25th anniversary of the legendary singer.
But the day was not an exception for the radio station, which broadcasts many of his songs almost everyday.
Farzana Khan, an anchorperson with the youth section of the radio station said, “When most of my colleagues give new songs preference over the old melodies I generally try to serve the old collection and all through these years I have noticed that nearly 60 per cent of the requested songs are from Rafi.”
Rafi’s songs are a rage with the Bhopali youth and a group of collegians have even formed a sort of a club here. Dhirendra, a student pursuing his post graduation in journalism said, “We have a group of 4-5 friends, all ardent Rafi fans and simultaneously radio is our only source of entertainment so we make it a point to send requests for Rafi’s songs in the radio programmes that we regularly listen to.”
Rajan Pathak, working with a private firm and another member of the group said, “The depth in his songs is something that is unmatched and the charisma of his voice is something that lures people even today and the instance is people like us.”

from The Pioneer

by: unknow1

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 06:53:59 +0000

Dear fans
why we want Bharat Ratna and Dada saheb award for Mohd rafi?As I think mohd Rafi is more greater than these awards.Mohd Rafi is world ratna not bharat Ratna only,

by: kalyani

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:06:55 +0000

dear friends,
yes we should all be in orkut.com but there are crores of fans of Rafi sahab who do not even have the computer facility. In fact there are dedicated fans even in Kolkata who regularly organise shows in memory of the greatest legend Rafi Sahab.
I fully agree with Nair sirs comment that due to longivity factor only Rafi Sahab did not get the Bharat Ratna and Dada saheb Phalke awards. In fact there is another dedicated group trying to make a live film On everyones favourite Rafi sahab containing important events and then plan to show it to the political HIGHER UPS.
BUT THE BIGGEST SATISFACTION IS THAT OUR MAESTRO RAFI SAHAB LIVES IN THE HEART OF MUSIC LOVERS FOREVER.
Kalyani

by: picco

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:18:28 +0000

Hi i am Picco,

I certainly agree with “rafimylife” and “chamanbagga”.i am probably the biggest person who hates Kishore Kumar.

I live in Kolkata which is city containing mainly KK fans.I hate those persons who argues that KK was much better singer than Rafi.I feel like beating them up.I am just 15 yrs old which is the only cause which stops me from hurting elder ones.i agree with chamanbagga that KK’s hit songs are from R.D burman.i just want to say one thing Kishore’s songs always
contained a chorus voice,echoes,many kinds of music so that no one could hear his original GOATLY voice.

“A SINGER WILL THEN ONLY BE GREAT WHEN HE WILL HAVE A GOOD CHARACTER LIKE RAFI NOT LIKE A PERSON WHO HAS MARRIED NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE BUT 4 TIMES.”Haanh

if u want 2 contact me plz mail me at:

“piccomkj@yahoo.co.in”

by: divyeshgmehta

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:06:18 +0000

I believe the Govt honors are a pittance compared to the esteem and love his fans have showered on him…My children who are born when the Rafi era had ended list him as their fav…comparison with KK is like comparing Rose to Rose ..both had their great moments and gave countless hours of entertainment to millions…Having met him,I can assure you he would have humbly laughed away the controversy..Noble and simple soul ,he wore his genius effortlessly …In his departure,Suhani raat did not end as his his rich voice and magnificent talent tower over South Asia for all times to come..

by: venkat_brahma

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 11:53:52 +0000

I fully agree with our unknown friend. Rafi Saab is indeed getting his due from successive generations by way of their adoration of the unparalleled work he had done during his lifetime. Successive generations of music lovers are readily accepting him as the all-time great, even after a full 26 years after his death and even after a full 36 years after his peak career ended!

Hence, why care for the authorities who were never known for their objectivity and fairness?

Gentlemen, can any of you send me any of the following songs? my email id:venkat_brahmandam@yahoo.co.in

1.Gustaakh Nazar Chehere Se Hataa (Rafi-Asha, OPN, Jaali Note)
2.Mera Dil Ghabhraaye Teri Aankh Sharmaaye (Rafi-Asha, OPN, Mr.Qartoon, MA)
3.Tere Is Pyaar Ka Shukriya Mere Mehabooba (Rafi, N.Datta, Aag Aur Daag)
4.Naqab Rukh Se Hataaye Mere Nasseb Kahaan(Rafi, Probably non-filmi Gahazal)
5.Teer Pe Teer Khaayeja Julmon Sitam Uthaaye Ja(Rafi, Sajjad Hussain, RoopLekha)

Thanks indeed,
B.Venkatadri

by: ammad

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:05:19 +0000