MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

THE LAST YEARS:

His song Kya hua tera waada from the movie Hum Kisise Kum Nahin fetched him the national award and Filmfare Award for the year 1977. His songs from the films sung towards the late 1970's Laila Majnu, Amar Akbar Anthony and Sargam, became hits. Laxmikant-Pyarelal the famous music director began to churn out hit after hit from Rafi during the late 1970s. His dard-e-dil, dard-e-jigar, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and filmed on Rishi Kapoor, in the movie Karz, became a rage amongst the youngsters.

On July 31, 1980 after composing a song for the movie Aas Paas, Shaam phir kyun udaas hai dost with L-P, Rafi asked "Should I leave?". L-P were surprised because Rafi had never said anything like this before. While leaving, Rafi said once again "OK, I will leave." Rafi died at 7.30 p.m. on the same day due to a massive heart attack.

NEXT MORNING, THE WORLD SHUDDERS TO HEAR OF THIS NEWS

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The good ones go early

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Originally posted by Cher:
The good ones go early

So how come I still deh hay?

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Originally posted by asj:
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Everyone should have an album of these collections after put together:
Some of the songs that were posted by Ri and Lynn are very welcome, will try to see if I can come up with these in MP3's so that it will be easier to put in one collection and easier to put on CD's:


WADIYAN MERA DAAMAN..................ABHILASHA
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Wadiyan%20Mere%20Daman.mp3

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Thanks, asj, for the mp3.


I'm enjoying all the songs here

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Originally posted by André:
So how come I still deh hay?

I said "good"

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Originally posted by Cher:

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Originally posted by André:
So how come I still deh hay?

I said "good"

Oh ok, I mussi miss dat key word.

Thanks Lynn, nice gesture,

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/tVXmDg4p_t.As1NMvHdW/
mere bhaiya[/quote]

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PERSONAL LIFE

Rafi married Bilquis and *had four sons and three daughters had four sons and three daughters. He was a teetotaller, a religious and extremely humble person. He was a devout Muslim. Once, when a lesser-known composer, Nisar Bazmi (who migrated to Pakistan in early 1960s), didn't have enough money to pay him, Rafi charged a fee of one rupee and sang for him. He even helped producers financially. As Laxmikant (of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo) once observed - "He always gave without thinking of the returns". Rafi was also famous for his various humanitarian efforts. Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar had a major debate over the issue of royalties in 1960s. Rafi believed that once a recording was over and a singer has been paid, he or she should not ask for more. Lata, on the other hand said that singers should be paid royalties for their works, over and above the amount given for the singing. This led to a fall out between them. They refused to sing songs together. At the insistence of Nargis, Sanjay Dutt's mother, they finally made up at a stage concert and sang Dil Pukare from the film Jewel thief, composed by S D Burman.

*WHAT A PITY NONE OF THE SONS EMULATE THEIR FATHER:

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Originally posted by Cher:
I heard my parents talk about him and I am sure I know a couple of his songs....this is pretty good...I wanted to know where you are getting his story so I can read the whole thing instead of getting cut of at "continue..." then a totally different post...it's an interesting read. Please asj?

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AWARDS:

Filmfare Nominations and Awards

* 1960 Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho (Film: Chaudhvin Ka Chand) - WON
* 1961 Husnwale Tera Jawaab Nahin (Film: Gharana)
* 1961 Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko (Film: Sasural) - WON
* 1962 Aye Gulbadan Aye Gulbadan (Film: Professor)
* 1963 Mere Mehboob Tujhe (Film: Mere Mehboob)
* 1964 Chahunga Mein Tujhe (Film: Dosti) - WON
* 1965 Choo Lene Do Nazuk Hothon Ko (Film: Kaajal)
* 1966 Baharon Phool Barasao (Film: Suraj) - WON
* 1968 Mein Gaaon Tum Sojaao (Film: Brahmachari)
* 1968 Babul Ki Duayein Leti Ja (Film: Neel Kamal)
* 1968 Dil Ke Jharoke Mein (Film: Brahmachari) - WON
* 1969 Badi Mastani Hai (Film: Jeene Ki Raah)
* 1970 Khilona Jaan Kar (Film: Khilona)
* 1973 Hum Ko To Jaan Se Pyaari (Film: Naina)
* 1974 Achha Hi Huva Dil Toot Gaya (Film: Maa Behen Aur Biwi)
* 1977 Parda Hai Parda (Film: Amar Akbar Anthony)
* 1977 Kya Hua Tera Vaada (Film: Hum Kisise Kum Nahin) - WON
* 1978 Aadmi Musaafir Hai (Film: Apnapan)
* 1979 Chalo Re Doli Uthao Kahaar (Film: Jani Dushman)
* 1980 Dard-e-dil Dard-e-jigar (Film: Karz)
* 1980 Maine Poocha Chand Se (Film: Abdullah)
* 1980 Mere Dost Kissa Yeh (Film: Dostana)

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THERE IS A SONG FOR MANY CATEGORIES: VIZ:

Fun Songs
Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan (C.I.D., 1957)
Sar Jo Tera Chakraye
Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe (Junglee, 1961)
Main Jat Yamla Pagla
Chadhti Jawani Meri
Jaan Pehechaan Ho (Gumnaam, 1966)

Qawwallis
Na To Caravan Ki Talash
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin
Raaz Ki Baat Kah Doon
Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq
Main Idhar Jaoon Ya
Pardah Hai Pardah (Amar Akbar Anthony, 1977)

Devotional
Yaa Nabi Salaam Aleika
O Duniya Ke Rakhwale (Baiju Bawra, 1952)
Man Tarpat Hari Darshan (Baiju Bawra, 1952)
Vrindavan Ka Krishna
Meri Binti Suno Bhagwan
Badi Der Bhai Nandlala (Khandaan, 1965)

Patriotic
Hum Laye Hain Toofan (Jagriti, 1954)
Ab Tumhare Hawale
Yeh Desh Hai Veer
Apni Azadi Ko Hum
Hindustan Ki Kasam (Hindustan Ki Kasam, 1973)
Ae Watan Ae Watan (Shaheed, 1965)

Children
Nanhe Munne Bacche
Re Mama Re Mama Re
Chhoon Chhoon Karti
Chakke Mein Chakka
Hai Na Bolo Bolo

Classical
Sawan Aaye Ya Na Aaye (Dil Diya Dard Liya, 1966)
Naache Man Mora Magan
Madhuban Mein Radhika Naache Re (Kohinoor, 1960)
Nava Kalpana
Man Re Tu Kaahe (Chitralekha, 1964)

Wedding
Babul Ki Duayen Leti Ja
Mera Yaar Bana Hain
Aaj Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai
Teri Rab Ne Bana Di
Chalo Re Doli Uthao

Folk
Nain Lad Jaihen (Ganga Jamuna, 1961)
Dukh Bhare Din Beete
Govinda Aala Re Aala (Bluff Master, 1963)
Pipra Ke Patwa
Jogira Holi Khelat

Friendship
Meri Dosti Mera Pyar (Dosti, 1964)
Ek Rasta Do Rahi (Ram Balram, 1980)
Bade Miya Diwane
Duniyan Chhoote Yaar
Badi Door Se Aaye Hain (Samjhauta, 1973)

Sentimental
Ham Tum Se Juda Hoke
Kabhi Khud Pe (Hum Dono, 1961)
Aap Ke Pahloo Mein
Yaad Na Jaye Beete Dino Ki (Dil Ek Mandir, 1963)
Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein (Brahmachari, 1968)
Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya (Guide, 1965)
Toote Hue Khwabon Ne (Madhumati, 1958)
Din Dhal Jaye (Guide, 1965)
Khilona Jan Kar Tum
Raha Gardishon Mein Hardam (Do Badan, 1966)

Romantic
Wadiyan Mera Daaman
Aane Se Uske Aaye Bahar (Jeene Ki Raah, 1969)
Chand Mera Dil
Pukarta Chala Hoon Main (Mere Sanam, 1965)
Yeh Mera Prem Patra (Sangam, 1964)
Chaudhvin Ka Chand (Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960)
Yeh Reshmi Zulfen (Do Raaste, 1969)
Teri Pyari Pyari Soorat (Sasural, 1961)
Baharon Phool Barsao (Suraj, 1966)
Mere Mehboob Tujhe (Mere Mehboob, 1963)
Chhoo Lene Do Nazuk (Kaajal, 1965)
Main Kahin Kavi Na
Aap Aaye Bahaar Aayi
Na Jhatko Zulf Se Pani

Duets With Lata
Do Sitaron Ka Zameen (Kohinoor, 1960)
Teri Bindiya Re (Abhimaan, 1973)
Vada Kar Le Sajna
Dil Pukare Aa Re Aa Re
Awaz Deke Humen Tum
Dil Tera Deewana Hai Sanam (Dil Tera Deewana, 1962)
Ni Sultana Re
Chadti Jawani Meri (Caravan, 1971)
Paon Choo Lene Do (Taj Mahal, 1963)
Tu Ganga Ki Mauj (Baiju Bawra, 1952)
Jo Vada Kiya Vo (Taj Mahal, 1963)
Tujhe Jeevan Ki Dor Se (Asli Naqli, 1962)
Ek Shahensha Ne (Leader, 1964)
Sau Saal Pehle (Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, 1961)

Duets With Asha
Chura Liya Hai Tumne (Yaadon Ki Baaraat, 1973)
Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar
Achha Ji Main Haari
O Haseena Zulfonwale (Teesri Manzil)
Deewana Hua Badal (Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964)
Gunguna Rahe Hai (Aradhana)
O Mere Sona Re (Teesri Manzil, 1966)
Uden Jab Jab Zulfen Teri (Naya Daur, 1957)
Hamdam Mere
Sawan Aaye Ya Na Aaye

Duets With Male Singers
Band Mutthi Lakh Ki
Chal Kahin Door
Chana Zor Garam
Hum Premi Prem Karna
Hum Teeno Ki Woh Yaari
Hum To Aap Ke Deewane
Sa Re Ga Ma
Yaadon Ki Baraat
Badi Door Se Aaye Hain (Samjhauta, 1973, with Mukesh)
Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya
Salamat Rahe Dostana Hamara (Dostana, 1980, with Kishore Kumar)
Ek Rasta Do Rahi (Ram Balram, 1980, with Kishore Kumar)

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That's a lot of songs wow ...good for him

BTW...thank you

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Originally posted by Cher:
That's a lot of songs wow ...good for him

BTW...thank you

Always willing to share info on MOHAMED RAFI: THE VERSATILE GENIOUS

Thank you for the interest shown.

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Rafi Sahab was one of the greatest forces in the history of the Indian sub-continent culture. His Immortal Golden Voice still rules the hearts of millions of Indian music lovers the world over. In his music circles he was simply known as 'The Voice', because he was so famous for the way he put his heart and soul into every rendition. Rafi Sahab was the greatest and it is impossible to conceive of another singer ever attaining the range, the versatility and the awesome emotion that his golden voice always contained.

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BAR BAR DEKHO.....................CHINA TOWN (1962)
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Bar%20Bar%20Dekho.mp3


RAFI IN A ROCK & ROLL MOOD:

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BHARI DUNIYA MAY AKHIR DIL.................DO BADAN
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Bhar...iya%20Me%20Akhir.mp3

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Originally posted by asj:
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BHARI DUNIYA MAY AKHIR DIL.................DO BADAN
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Bhar...iya%20Me%20Akhir.mp3

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lovely, bro!

manoj kumar???

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YAHOO.........................JUNGLEE
http://66.45.233.12/Yahoo_Junglee.mp3

RAFI IN ROCK & ROLL MOOD AGAIN:

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EHSAAN TERA HOGA MUGH PAR..................JUNGLEE
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Ehsa...oga%20Muhj%20Per.mp3

Thanks for the translation Lynn


ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(you will be doing me a great favour)
dil chahta hai woh kehne do
(if you let me say what the heart desires)
mujhe tumse mohabbat ho gayi hai
(I have fallen in love with you)
mujhe palko ki chaav mein rehne do
(let me stay in the shelter of your eyes)
ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(You will be doing me a great favor)

tumne mujhko hasna sikhaaya ho
(You have taught me to laugh)
rone kahoge ro lenge ab
(If you ask me to cry, I will)
aansoo ka hamaare gham na karo
(Do not feel bad about my tears)
woh behte hai to behne do
(Let it flow if it wants to)
mujhe tumse mohabbat ho gayi hai
(I have fallen in love with you)
mujhe palko ki chaav mein rehne do
(Let me stay in the shelter of your eyes)
ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(You will be doing me a great favour)

chaahe banaa do chaahe mitaa do hoo aaaa
(Either make it or destroy it)
mar bhi gaye to denge duvaayen
(Even if I die, I will sing your praises)
udd udd ke kahegi khaak sanam
(Flyind around, the dust/ashes will say my love)
yeh dard-e-mohabbat sehne do
(Let me tolerate the sorrows of love)
mujhe tumse mohabbat ho gayi hai
(I have fallen in love with you)
mujhe palko ki chaav mein rehne do
(Let me stay in your eyes forever)

ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(you will be doing me a great favour)
dil chahta hai woh kehne do
(if you let me say what the heart desires)
mujhe tumse mohabbat ho gayi hai
(I have fallen in love with you)
mujhe palko ki chaav mein rehne do
(let me stay in the shelter of your eyes)
ehsaan tera hoga mujh par
(You will be doing me a great favor)

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PARDA HAI PARDA HAI................AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY
http://66.45.233.12/PardahHaiPardah.mp3

QAWALLI AT ITS BEST:

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GULABI AAKHEN JO TERE.................THE TRAIN
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Ghulabi%20Ankhen.mp3


Ri, this is one of your fav

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GULABI AAKHEN JO TERE.................THE TRAIN
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Ghulabi%20Ankhen.mp3


Ri, this is one of your fav

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Oh thank you, asj! Now I can save it.

I'm also enjoying the rest

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JO WAADA KIYA WO NIBHANA PADEGA............TAJ MAHAL
http://66.45.233.12/oldies_--_taj_mahal_--_jo_wada_kiya_tha.mp3


Lynn your fav, finally found in mp3:
Really beautiful song: will search for the longer version

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Originally posted by asj:
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JO WAADA KIYA WO NIBHANA PADEGA............TAJ MAHAL
http://66.45.233.12/oldies_--_taj_mahal_--_jo_wada_kiya_tha.mp3


Lynn your fav, finally found in mp3:
Really beautiful song:

bhaiya..
u r simply the best bro..
thanks
u know i dont know which one of the 2 is really my #1 song..i mean my all time favorite hindi song..#1
whether it is thisone or SAU SAAL PEHLE

i used to hum these 2 tunes since i was a very lil kid...used to rock in we hammock..and hum these 2 tunes
guess what ??
ihave bothof them on DVD ( hits of Guyana..cant say exactly which volume it is on..)

hey bro..the song stopped ....pls chk..oh no!!!!!!!

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Now there are so many friends that I have that like to express their versatility, so this one is for those guys:

MADHUBAN MEIN RADHIKA NAACHAY..........KOHINOOR
http://66.45.233.12/Madhuban_Me_Radhika_Nache_KOHINOOR.mp3


Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re
Film Name: Kohinoor
Year: 1960
Singer(s) Mohd Rafi
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Musician(s): Naushad

aaa aaa
madhuban mein radhika naache re (2)
giridhar ki muraliya baaje re (2)
madhuban mein radhika naache re

pug mein ghoonghar baandhake aaa aaa aaa aaa
pug mein ghoonghar baandhake
ghunghataa mukh par daar ke
nainan mein kajaraa lagaa ne
re madhuban mein radhika naache re

dolat chham chham kaamani aaa aaa aaa aaa
dolat chham chham kaamani
chamakat jaise daamani
chanchal pyaari chapalaake
re madhuban mein radhika naache re
giridhar ki muraliya baaje re
madhuban mein radhika naache re

mridang baaje tir kit dhum tir kit dhum taa taa (2)
naa chak chum chum taa thai taa thai taa taa
chak chum chum chhana na na chum chum chhana na na
kraan taa kraan taa dha dha dha

madhuban mein radhika naache re
aaaa aaaa aaaa
madhuban mein radhika
aaaa aaaa aaaa
madhuban mein radhika naache re
madhuban mein radhika

ni sa re sa ga re ma ga pa ma dha pa ni dha sa ni re sa
re sa ni dha pa ma
pa dha ni sa re sa ni dha pa ma pa ga ma
dha pa ga ma re sa

madhuban mein radhika

sa sa sa ni dha pa ma
pa dha pa ga ma re sa ni re sa
sa sa ga ma dha dha ni dha sa

madhuban mein radhika naache re
madhuban mein radhika

o de na dir dir dha ni dha dha re dhim dhim taa na na
na dir dir dha ni dha dha re dhim dhim taa na na (2)
na dir dir dha ni dha dha re
o de tana dir dir tana dir dir dir dir dhum dir dir dir
dha tir kit tak dhum tir kit tak
tir kit tak tir kit tak taa dha ni
na dir dir dha ni dha o re (2)
o de na dir dir dha ni dha dha re dhim dhim taa na na

CLASSICAL AT ITS BEST:

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Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re
Film Name: Kohinoor
Year: 1960
Singer(s) Mohd Rafi
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Musician(s): Naushad

bro, i saw this movie at Plaza cinema in 78 or 79 i think...a colleague of mine accompanied me to the cinema and she really enjoyed this movie ( she is non-indian )

do u know if Meena K danced this song in the movie??
whoever it was..really danced it well!!!

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AANE SE USKE AYAY BAHAR..................JEENE KI RAAH (1969)
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Old%20Is%20Gold/Aane...0Aaye%20Bahar_16.mp3

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versatile genius of wah -- singing coolie songs?

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Originally posted by Racist:
versatile genius of wah -- singing coolie songs?

Bai it is Called hindi/urdu songs of which one billion people of the world is attracted.

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SAU BAAR JANAM LENGE.............USTADON KE USTAD
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Sau%...r%20Janam%20Lege.mp3

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TERE PYARE PYARE SURAT KO...................SASURAL
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Tere...20Piyari%20Surat.mp3


As a kid, I saw Rafi performed this tune in Guyana,
as he was singing this song, he was so taken up with emotion that he went and gave the tabla player a hug and a kiss, that brought down the house, I think he had to encore that tune.

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MERE DOST KISSA...................DOSTANA
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Mere...ost%20Kissa%20Ye.mp3


LOVE THIS SONG: I GUESS IT HAS IMPRESSIVE MEANING:

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Originally posted by Racist:
versatile genius of wah -- singing coolie songs?

YES..
u r correct

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YEH MERA PREM PATR.....................SANGAM
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Yeh%...a%20Prem%20Patra.mp3


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YEH ZINDAGI KE MELE......................MELA
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Yeh%...dagi%20Ke%20Mele.mp3

ACTUALLY IN THE MOVIE MELA, RAFI WITH A HARMONIUM STRAPPED TO HIS SHOULDER, SING THIS SONG. HE WAS VERY YOUNG THEN, ABOUT 24.

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PATTHAR KI SANAM..................PATTHAR KI SANAM
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Patthar%20Ke%20sanam.mp3

IS IT HEART OF STONE?

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TERE PYARE PYARE SURAT KO...................SASURAL
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Tere...20Piyari%20Surat.mp3


As a kid, I saw Rafi performed this tune in Guyana,
as he was singing this song, he was so taken up with emotion that he went and gave the tabla player a hug and a kiss, that brought down the house, I think he had to encore that tune.

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bro ididnt know Rafi went to GY??

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bro ididnt know Rafi went to GY??

Certainly he was in Gt, it was on a Friday and he went to Kitty Masjid for Prayers. Many a oldtimers will remember that they lift the car with Rafi, after he went into the masjid for friday prayers, after finishing he wanted to give a rendition inside the masjid, but then they asked politely that he give the rendition outside, which he humbly did.

Weekend was the concert I think it was at Globe,and it was packed to capacity, was a small boy then.........but this was a treat.

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CHAHONGA MAI TUJHAY..................DOSTI
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Chahoga%20Nain%20Tughe.mp3

THIS WAS ONE IN WHICH HE WON THE FILMFARE AWARD:

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ZINDAGI BHAR NAHI BHOLENGI..............BARSAAT KI EK RAAT
http://www.channeldosti.com/oldies/Muhammad%20Rafi/Zindagi%20Bahr%20Nahi.mp3

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