Rafi in Background
This article is written by Mr. Anmol Singh.
Songs in background in films are used to describe a special occasion in a film where either there is turning point in the story or a special message to be conveyed. Among all the singers a classic example would be the legendary composer S D Burman who never gave play back to any actor as a singer. He sang for only special occasions in many classics like Bandhni, Sujata, Guide, etc. All most every singer has contributed incredible songs sung in background. There are few gems contributed by Rafi Sahab as well.
Majority films are about fiction & entertainment, which relives stress to some extend from this day to day hectic life. There are filmmakers like Guru Dutt who have dared to made films highlighting the materialistic world where all relationships are temporary. There one such gem is in the film “Kaagaz Ke Phoolâ€. The song “Dekhi Zamane Ki Yaari…Bichde Sabhi Baari Baari†is an incredible score delivered by Rafi under S D Burman. The song starts in background with a very high pitch Alap and later describes the materialistic attitude of this unforgivable world.
The year 1962 sees the Indo-China war where India suffered maximum casualty of soldiers. It was a huge defeat on part of India. The scenario is described the best by the film “Haqeekat†which has a patriotic song in background “Kar Chle Hum Fidaâ€. The song is an ultimate tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the battle. Rafi Sahab starts with a slow Alap and operates full throttle there after. The song is a great source of motivation in every aspect of life. Even if one has lost every thing, there is still enough strength left within us to recharge ourselves and fight back.
The song “Tujh To Pukre Mera Pyar†from “Neel Kamal†can best describe a soul, which is trying to seek salvation from centuries. The words “Aaja…Aaja…Aaja†in the Alap describes the eternal pain of the soul the best. Full marks to Rafi Sahab and Ravi for rendering this magnificent gem with great sensitivity. The song appears in background since the soul is invisible. Finally the song ends with same eternal pain “Aaja…Aaja…Aajaâ€. There is another song on similar lines “Sau Baar Janam Lenge†from “Ustaadon Ke Ustaadonâ€. Once again it is the magic of the Rafi-Ravi combo.
Life is a combination Good and Bad times. The song “Waqt Se Din Aur Raat†from the film “Waqt†describes it the best. The song is a formation of great lyrics written by Sahir. It appears in background in the film where the story has a turning point portraying the separation of the families due the natural calamity. Rafi Sahab once again deliverers a great High Pitch Alap “Kal Jahaan Basi The Khushiaan; Aaj Hai Maatam Vahan; Waqt Laya Tha Baharen; Waqt Laya Hai Khizaâ€. Yesterday where there was happiness, Today there is Sorrow; Time had brought happiness, Time has brought sorrow. There is no poetry other than this song which can define a “Time (Waqt)†so well. Rafi Sahab gives outstanding expression to Sahir’s work. Despite the differences with the B R banner, Ravi wanted only Rafi Sahab to sing this number. (Courtesy – Jai Mala Programme).
From a film “Daastan†where an individual is held on the cross roads of life where one doesn’t know where to go; is best described by the song “Na Tu Zameen Ke Liye Hai Na Aasma Ke Liye†from “Daastanâ€. Once again it is Rafi at his best for LP.
As we move ahead in the late 70s there are more such incredible gems delivered my Rafi Saab. The film “Mukti†starts with the following words “Mil Jaati Hai; Sasaar Se Mukti; Miltee Nahi Marke Bhi Magar Pyaar Se Muktiâ€. This is a music-less Alap sung by Rafi Saab to the perfection for Pancham. The song is “Pyar Hai Ek Nishan Kadmo Ka†written by Anand Bakshi speaks the summary of the entire film just in a few words. This song is a tribute to Rafi Sahab and all the great legends; who have left their physical form from this world, but are very much associated with their fans and all the well wishers through the love they had left behind. There is a very beautiful line in the song “Rok Leti Hai Rah Mein Yaaden, Jap Bhi Raahon Se Hum Guzarte Haiâ€. This line is dedicated to all the loved ones who have been very closely associated with Rafi Sahab.
There is a devotional song (Gurbani) from a Punjabi film “Guru Maneo Granth†which needs a special mention. The Gurbani “Koi Bole Ram Ram, Koi Khudaae, Koi Sewe Goseyaan, Koi Allaae†sung by Rafi Sahab appears in background. It signifies the realization of God where the devotee listens to his inner voice (conscience) after spending his entire life in improper deeds. Rafi Sahab has sung most Punjabi devotional songs in the early 70s during his lean phase under S Mohindar.
Possibly the last song sung by Rafi Saab is also in background from the film “Aas-Paasâ€. “Tu Kahin Aas Paas Hai Dostâ€. It is indeed a very unfortunate coincidence that after singing this song Rafi Sahab goes in background forever from his world. We as Rafi fans are left nothing but to feel Rafi Sahab’s present through his songs speaking to ourselves “Tere Aane Ki Aas Hai Dost….Sham Phir Udaas Hai Dost….Tu Kahin Aas Paas Hai Dostâ€. Indeed without Rafi our every moment is Udaas.
Some of the other incredible songs sung by Rafi Sahab in background are – “Sapne Jhade…Caravan Guzar Gaya†from Nayi Umar Ki Nayi Fasal; “Ab Koi Gulshan Na Ujade†from Mujhe Jeene Do; “Rahein Na Rahein Hum†from Mamta; The title song “Ganga Tera Pani Amritâ€; “Taqdeer Ke Suron Se Koi Bach Na Payegaa†from Be-Rehem.
Its not true to say that Asha Bhosale said this against rafi. if its true and there is a proof, then upload it in youtube and then publish it in the site that all rafian fans shold listen to it and judge it.
Post 47 : mr vikas : aap ghar baith kar “radio” sunno aur sab believe karo, door punjab, rafi saaheb ke pavithra rajya mein.
hum yahan rafi ji ke friends, industry – wale, jis mein rafi faithfuls hai, un se
unki aur industry wallon ke baat rafi lovers tak reach karenga. aur hum bambai mein rafi saaheb ke gaane bhi live sunenge aur sunayenge.
saath hi saath rafi foundation sab jage reach karne ke koshish bhi karenge.
aap gaana door bathkar radio me suniye aur humko internet ke jariye “bhala-bhurra” kahiye.
what better you can do? what u are doing is the easiest thing aur aap apne kaam me “lage rahein” . all the best.
binu nair.
Re. Post # 41: The song ” Bhala Karne Wale…” is from the film “Ghar Sansar”, anybody need it, can mail me.
melodiousrafi@gmail.com
Dear binu nair sahib,
Do u judge fans by age ? or do u want show to the world that you are actually the greatest fan by saying anything that you want.Do u have the audio proof of what you are saying .Asha bhonsle has sung even more songs with rafi sahib than the sarsawati mata lata mangeshkar because of the rift b/w lata and rafi sahib.
IM A REGULAR LISTENER OF ALL INDIA RADIO SINCE LAST 6-7 YEARS AND HAVE LISTENED TO ALL TYPE OF COMMENTS AND VIEWS REGARDIND THE PERSONA AND MAGNETIC PERSONALITY THAT RAFI SAHIB HAD SINCE THEY BROADCAST NUMEROUS PROGRAMS RELATED TO RAFI SAHIB ESPECAILLY ON HIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY.NEVER EVER I HAD HEARD A HINT OF WHAT YOU ARE SAYING INFACT SHE HAD ALWAYS ADMIRED RAFI SAHIB’S RANGE AND VOCAL CAPACITY.
DEAR AS FAR AS LEGAL ACTION THAT U ARE TALKING ABOUT TAKING AGAINST ME THAN I MUST TELL U I M FROM LAND OF RAFI SAHIB’S BIRTH THAT IS PUNJAB AND CURRENTLY LIVING IN JALANDHAR(PUNJAB) AND U KNOW PUNJABI’S NEVER BACK OFF SO TRY TO GO OUT OF THE WAY.
I HIGHLY RESPECT U SIR BUT I M COMPLETELY HURT BY UR RECENT COMMENTS .AND IT SEEMS THAT THIS SITE IS LOSING ITS REAL POSSESION THAT IS BRINGING THE GREAT LEGENDS LIKE RAFI SAHIB AND KISHORE DA,LATA ,ASHA A BIT OF POLITICAL DOWNFALL.
If Ashaji says that Rafi was the most besura singer in bollywood, it must be true. After all she is the most melodious singer of all time. Who else but her could know the difference between a besura (non-melodious) and a melodious singer? Who are these people named Naushad, Madan Mohan, O.P. Nayyar, L-P, SDB, Rajesh Roshan etc.? What do they know about melody, anyway?
Naushad had the audacity to say “mere sathi (Rafi) aaj mausiqui ko tujh par naaz haiâ€. He even said that 50% of him died the day Rafi passed-away. He must be lying when he called him “Suron ka Baadshahâ€. And this O.P. Nayyar – he was quoted as saying that had there been no Mohd. Rafi, today people would not even know who O.P. Nayyar is. And this Madan Mohan, he must have forgotten all about music when he said that it is such a pleasure to work with Rafi that when he sings, MM should not even be paid. And what about that Rajesh Roshan, who said that Rafi’s home was like a temple to him. Whenever he went there for a visit, he automatically put his hand on the ground and then touched his forehead with the dust from the threshold. He even had the guts to ask the critics of the music directors – “where are the singers like Rafi who could increase the beauty of a song four-fold by their renderingâ€. He must not know the difference between melody and non-melody.
The old stalwart of Bollywood – Mann Dey says that when it came to playback singing, the entire space between 1 and 10 was occupied by Rafi, every other singer should be ranked from 11 onwards. Why would he imply that there was such a large difference between Rafi and other singers? It must be because the old man can not recognize melody anymore. And what about this young guy, Sanu Nigam? He calls Rafi “bhagwan saman†(godlike). I heard him say in a program in Atlanta, “A singer like Rafi has never been born and never will be bornâ€. But excuse him, he is just an immature singer who has yet to learn about Sur (melody). (By the way Ashaji was the opening act for Sanu in Atlanta.)
Most of us Rafi fans must have been hallucinating all these years thinking that what we enjoyed as utter enchanting music from our Rafi sahab was nothing but besuri awaaz. Fortunately, that is not true. This humble writer recognizes a besuri awaaz when he hears one. In the aforementioned program in Atlanta, when Ashaji started the program I was so shocked to hear her voice sound like a split bamboo (phata baans). Being an old time fan of hers, I was so shocked and disappointed to see the degradation of the voice with age. As she warmed-up her voice did pick-up the depth and did not sound as hallow as it did in the beginning but the charm was not there. Now one can understand why she will falsely accuse Rafi sahab as besura. This is just to hide her own voice’s deterioration. Accuse the best and most revered voice as non-melodious may be then people will not mind the short-comings in your voice that has crept-in due to age. I wish she had retired from singing when she was still singing well.
In addition to ‘tujhko pukare mera pyar….’, there is ‘babul ke duaaein….’ in ‘Neel kamal’. I suppose this song also is in the back ground and has few peers when it comes to expression of raw grief.
REF : POST NO.40
DEAR ANMOLJI
THE SONG ” AAJ KAL MEIN DHAL GAYA ….” IS FROM THE FILM: BETIBETE ; MUSIC BY SHANKAR JAIKISHAN .
THIS SONG IS NOT A BACKGROUND ONE . AS THIS SONG HAS TWO VERSIONS : MALE & FEMALE , IT IS PICTURISED ON SUNIL DUTT FOR RAFI SAHAB’S SONG AND BABY FARIDA ( MOST PROBABLY ) FOR LATAJI’S SONG .
BEST REGARDS/ A.T.M. SALIM.
RAFIJI BESURA. SHALL WE ASSUME THAT ASHAJI SAID THOSE WORDS IN JEST?
If Rafi saheb is besurra, why did the Burman family use Rafi’s Voice before she (Asha) became a member of the Burman Family?
He sang Bapu ki amar kahani. is that besurra?
I think the hate of the sisters towards Rafi Saheb is becomming bigger and bigger.
Kudos to Anmolji for an intresting write up. It appears from the list of Rafisaab’s backgraound songs that Ravi-Rafi pair has given maximum number of background songs.
One nice song has been missed out so far. “Bhala Karne Wale Bhalai Kiye Ja Burai Ke Badle Duaen Diye Ja”, song from Rajendra Kumar, Nargis & Balraj Sahni movie in which Nargis plays RK’s bhabhi. If I remember well, this song goes in the background when Nargis was thrown out of house by her husband Balaraj Sahmi.
Does anybody have this beautiful song? If yes, I request you to kindly mail it to me.
Regards
Ashok Parekh
Just wanted to known whether the song “Aaj kal mein dhal gaya” is sung in background. If picturized on any actor, then who is the actor?
Post 37: vikas sharma: i talk with proofs and witnesses. what is your age? I am asking you this as only by maturity you will understand the “dirth & filth” behind the glamour of bollywood.
and are you the official spokesperson for this untrustworthy singer and what is your remuneration for services rendered ? or is it free services??
whichever, i reserve the right to send you a legal notice for the words u have used in your post : no.37 and i request the moderator to forward me this vikas sharma’s address details for suitable action.
binu nair, rafi foundation…mumbai.
Which is the first solo song of rafi saaheb? and could anyone send me a song in the voice of madan mohan : Maai re, mai kaase kahoo apni jiya se……….
we are tributing madan mohan in saturday night rafi fever programme on 10th March.
binu nair.
BINU NAIR HAS GONE MAD A SINGER OF A CALIBER OF ASHA BHONSLE CAN NEVER SAY SUCH WORDS ABOUT RAFI SAHIB AS SHE HAD ALWAYS LOVED TO SING WITH THE LEGEND
BINU NAIR SEEMS TO HAVE GONE MAD HOW ON EARTH HE CAN SAY THAT ASHAA SAID SOMETHING LIKE THAT INFACT ASHA IS HERSELF A BIG FAN OF RAFI SAHIB AND I HAVE HEARD LOTS OF HER INTERVIEWS PRAISING RAFI SAHIB.SHE HAD ALWAYS PRAISED RAFI SAHIB AND KISHORE DA.
rafi saaheb lovers are asking me : what asha b. said about rafi saaheb. yes, i am duty bound to say the truth…. about what transpired in a recording.
asha said : the most besurra singer of the film industry is Mohd Rafi.
why she said that: its due to royalty factors. she is the wife of rahul dev burman. she gets his royalty. she is the daughter in law of s.d.burman. she gets his royalty.
in programmes she is promoting kishor kumar ; its her choice. she forgets that rafi ji has sung 11 songs for kishore kumar on screen some of them duets with her.
people are selfish but not all are. the lyricist on hearing ashas comments walked out and left the recording. he told her : u are talking bullshit.
i salute the lyricist.
binu nair.
The song “Maut mehbooba hai apni” the last song of rafi was indeed picturised on Amithabh bachchan in the climax of Muqadar ka sikander.
Dear Anmol Singh ji,
Vinod Khanna is on the screen but he is not lip synching the song and the song is running in background.
Thanks.
and a comment on this wonderful video says it all —
Truly, a voice from the Heavens!
our good friend from Chennai, K.S.Ramachandranji (chandanji) today sent me a link on youtube to this great masterpiece of a song “Mere Pyar Mein Tujhe Mila… (Suhagan)”. What a fabulous song and it has to be heard to be believed for the depth and style of singing by Rafi Sahab. I had not heard this song earlier, but it is a must for all music lovers. this song also plays in the background in the movie. for those interested to watch the video on youtube here is the link : http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lzpuw_j3Vig
Chandanji thanks for this lovely gift.
Ref – 27
Anwar-ul-Haque Sahab,
Thanks for the compliments. The song “Rote hue aate hain sub†is possibly picturized on Vinod Khanna, on screen.
here’s some more light on the mughal e azam background song of rafi.
i’m quoting the ever knowledgeable mr b venkatadri:
Secondly, the other song,.” AKELA HAM KO CHHOD KE HAMARE DIL KO TOD KE KAHAAN CHALE”—Music: Naushad–Film: Mughal-e-Azam–Singer: Rafi, might have been recorded for Udan Khatola, but was actually picturised in Mughal-e-Azam. It was viewed for the first couple of weeks by cine-goers, but was later removed probably due to length considerations.
Dear Anmolji,
Your contribution to this devine site is very large.please refer your
comment no.12 Eventhough we are all great rafians,we could not
hear all the songs of rafi saab.then also we are keeping him with
us 24 hours a day.since 35 years I am enjoying his songs.Then also
still new songs of rafi saab is hearing from various radio stations.
Still a lot has to come.If we hear all of his songs 24 hours a day is
not enough and to keep with us his menories one mind is not enough.
Rafi saab was not a philosopher – not a community leader – not a
politician.then also he is the miracle to keep the fans 24 hours with
them and we are all lucky to be a fan of him
Contrary to popular opinion, Rafi has two songs in Mughal E Azam. I think he’s got Ae Mohabbat Zindabad AND a background song. Don’t recall the title at the moment.
Great topic and great article!!!
Here are three more background songs of Rafi Sahab:
1. Damen mein daagh lega bethe from Dhool ka phool (Actually this background song is for female actress but sung by Rafi Sahab. This validates the post # 15 from unknow).
2. Jab bhi ye dil udaas hota hai from Seema (In film, this song is run through radio while hero and heroine listen it. The heroine sings it with the radio voice of Rafi Sahab. The heroine voice is of Sharda).
3. Zindegi to bewefa hai from Muqedder Ka Sikender (This song is the sad version of famous Kishore Kumar song “Rote hue aate hain sub” title song of the film. The version sung by Rafi Sahab is played in background when Amitabh dies at the end of film).
All these songs are sung greatly by Rafi Sahab.
And yes. There are many many more songs of this genre.
Anwar-ul-Haque
Re. Post # 25: Rafi Saheb’s songs from “Mukti” remind me my school days. So nicely sung by the legend. Both versions of the songs from “Mukti” are available. Anybody need can mail me.
melodiousrafi@yahoo.com
Thanks a lot Anmolji.
The song from Mukti is my all time favorite. It’s engraved in my heart. Mind you, very few people have both versions of this song. I bought the Mukti movie DVD to try and get both songs in better quality. But guess what, it didn’t feature the part-II.
Many years ago, I got both the versions from a locally recorded cassette in Newyork. The recording quality was not great. Many years later I converted it to CD and that sounds better than the one on my DVD.
I am still looking for truly high quality recording of this song.
And finally, I don’t think Rafi ever died. He’s with me. He’s with us. He is omnipresent. He is God!
Tum nahin ho, magar tumhi tum ho,
Sab tumahari yaadgaren hain
Tut jane se tut jaati hai
Dil ke rishte ye kaun kehtha hain.
(Excerpts from second antara from that song – part-1)
Regards,
Rafian
Just a small query, the song “Tute Hue Khaawbo Ne” from Madhumati, does it appear in background?
One common observation is that most songs appearing in background had extra ordinary poetry. In order to convey the special message it appears Rafi Sahab along with music composers have taken extra care during the recording to do complete justice to the poetry by providing the right expressions at the right moment.
hi all rafi fans and lovers, one more song comes to my mind and it is “main baithaa hoon raahon mein aankhen bichhaye,faristhe massarat kaa paigam laaye; mohabat chali hai,mohabat sae milne; kaho maut sae zindgi ban kae aaye”.the movie is “love and god” and the music is by naushad saa’b. i’m not sure wether this song is in background or not but one thing is for sure that “rafi saa’b ko lene khud farishte aaye honge. ashish kapoor. tel ;09810087414; 09212587414. ashkpr@hotmail.com
Re. Post # 16: If Asha Bhosle said it, that’s her problem! Just hear the song “Muqabla Humse Na Karo…from the film “Prince” in the voices of Rafi Saheb, Lata and Asha. Hear the song properly and you will feel that “Rafi Saheb ne donon Mangeshkar behnon ki chhutti kardi thi us gaane mein”. Rafi Saheb sang so well the song, both sisters were faded out. Anybody need to hear this song, can mail me to get the proof. melodiousrafi@yahoo.com
Again a nice write-up. There are many songs picturised as background. But the most touching is Dil Ek Mandir Hai……… from the film Dil Ek Mandir.
DEAR ANMOLJI
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINE ARTICLE !
I AM ADDING 5 MORE SUCH BACKGROUND SONGS :
1) KHUSH RAHO AHLE-CHAMAN , HUM TO CHAMAN CHOD CHALE…..
( FILM: MAIN CHUP RAHUNGI ; MD: CHITRAGUPTA ) ;
2) CHAL UDJA RE PANCHI , YEH DESH HUA BEGANA….
( FILM : BHABI ; MD : CHITRAGUPTA) ;
3) LAHOO KO LAHOO PUKAREGA ….
( FILM: GEETA MERA NAAM ; MD : LAXMIKANT PYARELAL ) ;
4) CHAL CHAL ….
( FILM : CHAKRAVAYU ; MD: LAXMIKANT PYARELAL ) ;
5) HUM TO CHALE PARDESH , HUM PARDESI HO GAYE ….
( FILM: SARGAM ; MD : LAXMIKANT PYARELAL ) .
BEST REGARDS/A.T.M. SALIM.
Nice column!
Mr. Anmol Singh you have written a marvelous and nice column on Muhammad Rafi sahib’s work. i would like 2 ad only one song of This Legandary and Greatest Playback singer ever listend.
The songs is
Ya meri manzil bata ya zindagi ko cheen le – Rakhi
Muhammad Rafi cannot die because he is eternal in his fans heart.
thanks a lot for a wonderful article Anmolji. We all miss our dear Rafi Saab and his songs in background. Now we are poorer because we do not have such films with such good stories nor those great music directors nor Rafi Saab. Let us keep listening to the golden oldies and thank the Almighty that we had Rafi Saab. It is unbecoming of the famous sisters to say anything negative of the great Rafi Saab. By doing so they are only lowereing their own image. Rafi Saab will remain eternal long after many others have been forgotten on leaving the scene. One other background song that I always enjoy is ..Aye mere dost Aye mere humdam… from film Meherbaan. Lyrics are by Rajinder Krishan and music director is Ravi. The line in the end is very poignant – ab ghadi aarahi hai jub mujhe is zamane se hai janna – tears come to my eyes when I listen to these lines sung by Rafi Saab. wonderful photo of the great singer.please post any other such rare photos of Rafi saab.
Dear Binu Nair
would u plz tell us what Asha Ji said on Mohd Rafi.
Dear Anmol almost ur are great it is great topic.
If am not wrong there are few backgrounds songs for female acctress which should be in female voice but they gave these songs to Mohd Rafi.If am not wrong.
if it true or not that Nafrat Ki Duniya Ko Chod from Haathi Mera Saathi first was given to other singer.he or she was not able to sing that song Rajesh Khanna and flim maker request from LP to change it the way singer be able to sing it and LP said thae song should be sing this way and siner who was not able to sing it he or she request call to Mohd Rafi to sing it..
“Chal ur ja re panchi ki aab ye desh hua begana!!!” Rafi sahab’s songs in background are not all to see the heights of this immortal singer. His non-filmy songs are also very very melodious indeed! – sanjaya srivastava, ips, commandant, 28th bn. pac, etawah, uttar pradesh.
May 10th is Saturday Night “rafi” fever at mumbai’s naushad hall at sion-koliwada, next to the canara bank. rare rafi songs will be taken “live” and all are invited.
May 18th at gcc club in mira road, thane district, about 800 music lovers will attend the programme : “aasmaan se aaya farishta” programme, a live musical programme of rafi saaheb songs.
the programme is free to rafi foundation members and for passes please write to binus2000@hotmail.com or call : 9833 250 701:
binu nair, rafi foundation, mumbai.
To all the Rafi Fans, thanks for the compliments.
I was not aware that Rafi Sahab has sung so many songs in background, possibly I need to see the picturization of all.
The photograph of rafi sahab in royal attire is a true tribute to the Shahanshah of music – Rafi Sahab. Thanks to admn for the photo.
Commendable article and neately researched one too on the “background” songs sung by Rafi Sahab. All the songs mentioned in the article are real gems. In fact our friend Ashish Kapoor from New delhi had wanted an entire article on “Dekhi Zamane Ki Yaari…Bichde Sabhi Baari Baariâ€. One song that comes to mind which is not mentioned in the article is from “khandaan” – kal chaman tha aaj ik sehra hua, dekhte hi dekhte yeh kya hua – a masterpiece of lyrics, composition and soulful rendering. Thanks for the lovely article anmolji. and dr aliuddin sahab you come up with the nicest of ‘sher'(s) at the appropriate time. thanks to you too for keeping this forum active ever.
Thanks for a heart touching article.
Anmolji, well said “Indeed without Rafi our every moment is Udaas”.
But with the golden meories/melodies left behind by the legend of universe Rafi Saab we are getting inspiration to live.
Majeed Khan
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Superb article! I would like to include one more gem of a background song rendered mellifluously by Rafi Sahab, penned poignantly by Kaifi Azmi and tuned soulfully by Madan Mohan for the film Naunihal. The song is ‘Meri aawaaaz suno…’.
Songs in background by other singers
Mukesh has sung some great songs in background. To name a few
– Chal Ree Sajni Ab Kya Ruke – Bambay Ka Babu
– O Jaane Wale Ho Sake To – Bandhni
– Kayi Baar Yun Dekha Hai – Rajnigandha
Kishore also has many to his credit as well.
– Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz – Kora Kagaz
– Ruk Jaana Nahi Tu Kahin Haar Ke – Imtehaan
– Ye Jivan Hai – Piya Ka Ghar (Not sure)
– O Majhi Re (Not sure)
– Mera Jeevan Kuch Kaam Na Ayaa
– Kya Khabar – Saaheb
One from Mahendra K as well
– Sansar Kee Har Shay Kaa Itnaa Hai fasaana Hai – Dhund
Lata Ji has also sung songs many in background
– Rajnigandha Phool Tumhare – Rajnigandha
– Na Jane Kyoun Hotaa Hai Es Zindagi Ke Saat – Choti Se Baat
– Na Maano To Mein ganga Maa Hun – Ganga Ki Sogandh
There are many more.
A tribute to S D burman(Dada) as a singer.
Talking about Dada’s own singing, he never gave any play back as such to any actor. His songs could be heard in background only. Songs sung by Dada were played in background for a special occasion. There are few examples.
“Mere Sajan Hai us Paar†from Bandhini; In the film Bandhini, actress Nutan changes her decision at the last moment and reaches her beloved in the brink of time when the Steamer is just about to leave the harbor.
“Yuhan Kuan Hai Tera Musaffir†from Guide – In the film “Guideâ€, Dev Anand(Raju Guide) after releasing from jail changes his mind to proceed else where instead of going back to his hometown, fearing insult.
“Kahe Ko Roye†from Aradhnaa – In “Aradhnaa†the song acts as a link between two generations plus it encourages Sharmila Tagore to not to give up, the foundation laid by her will be accomplished one day.
In films like Sujata, Prem Pujari, Amar Prem, etc his voice conveys a special message.
Respected Anmol Singh Ji
Nice to read a great article in great topic .
The background song plays a very important role in Hindi Cinema and our great Rafi Sahab had sung some best background songs of HFM. In would like to add the following :-
1. Yeh Zindegi Ke Melee from Mela (1949)
2. Rimjim Ke Tarane Leke Aayee Barsat by Rafi-Geeta Dutt from Kala
Bazar.
3. Dil Ka Suna Sanz Tarana Dhundega from Ek Nari Do Roop.
4. Nafrat Ki Duniya Ko Chod from Haathi Mera Saathi.
5. Chalore Doli Uthao Kaha Piya Milan Ki Rut Aayee from Jaani Dushman.
I am not able to guess the Chokidar song ” Yeh Duniya Nahin Jagir
Kisike Raja Ho Ya Rank Yaha Tu Saab Hai Chokidar” in background or not .
Dada Burman had also sang in Aradhana (Kaheko Royee) and I think which was his last film song.
Thanking u once again.
With very best regards to all Rafi lovers
Biman Baruah, Sivasagar, Assam.
Dr Khaja Aluiddin Ji,
Thanks for the compliments. Infact the song from “Mukti” has incredible lyrics, each an every word of this song is a gem.
There are two versions of the song, which appears in the starting and ending of the film. Requesting u to listen to both the versions.
The following are the great words..part of the first version.
Kuch Bhi To Kam Nahi Hua Lekin,
Zakham Hai..Phool Hai…Bahaaren Hai..
Tum Nahi Ho..Magar..Tumhi Tum Ho…
Saab Tumhari Hee..Yaadgaaren Hai..
Other such good back-ground songs sung by Rafiji are:
1. Kali Raat Kali from Upkaar.
2. Babul Ki Duayaen from Neel Kamal.
3. Dil Ek Mandir Hai – Title song.
4. Vatan Pe Jo Phida Hoga from Phhol Baney Angarey.
5. Paise Ki Pehachhan Yahan from Pehchaan.
6. Mahakavi Shri Vedvyaas from Mahabharat.
7. Is Mulk Ki Sarhad Ko Koi Choo Nahi Sakta from Aankhen.
8. Shatranj Ki Chaal from Shatranj.
9. Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke – Title song.
10. Ae Watan Ae Watan from Shaheed.
Well the list is endless.
Janab Anmol Singh Saheb, Adab Araz hai,
Mubarak for the selection of unique topic and for beautiful narration. You really touched my heart with the beautiful line of the song from “Mukti”.
Rok leti hain raah mein yaaden
Jap bhi rahon se hum guzarte hain
In response to this sher, I would say to Rafi Saheb,
Saath rakhta hun hamesha teri yaadon ki dhanak
Main kabhi khud ko akela nahi hone detha
Long live Rafi Saheb,
With regards to all Rafi lovers,
Dr. Khaja Aliuddin
anmol ji : a very nice research on background songs of the eternal godly singer.
u can write thousand such articles on various subjects as rafi saaheb has given us songs for every mood and occassions. the lyricist,composer and the producer should be happy that there was rafi saaheb to do 100 percent justice to all these numbers.
such numbers will never come back to us as we do not or will not have a rafi anymore, no matter what asha bhonsle tells on national television.
thanks for a great and original write-up , once more…
binu nair. rafi foundation, mumbai…