FOREVER MOHD RAFI:
In 1948 on the death of Mahatma Gandhi, Md. Rafi sang the song ''Suno, suno ae duniya vaalon, bapuji ki amar kahaani'', written by Rajinder Krishan and music scored by Husnlal Bhagatram. Rafi's voice echoed the sadness of this great tragedy and listeners soon had their eyes filled with tears.
Such was the magic in his voice and soon he became the favourite of millions. THen during his long career he sang a vast number of songs for all kinds of characters portrayed on the screen. Be it a hero, a drunkard, a beggar, a comedian etc., Rafi catered to all and did justice to the lyricist, the music director, and to the song itself. Music directors had a choice of many singers but there was always the thought at the back of their minds, that in the event no other male singer could do justice to their song, there was always Mohd. Rafi to sing for them. Even other singers have admitted that to sing a duet with him was extremely taxing. Being trained in classical music, he sang a number of very good classical numbers, both solos as well as duets. He has also sung a song for Kishore Kumar in the film Ragini.
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