Thanks for your help! [23], Ravi and Rafi produced several other songs in the films China Town (1962), Kaajul (1965), Do Budun (1966) and Ek Phool Do Maali (1969). Mohammed Rafi died at 10:25 PM on 31 July 1980, following a massive heart attack. [75][76], After his death, numerous Hindi movies were dedicated to Rafi, including: Allah Rakha, Mard, Coolie, Desh-Premee, Naseeb, Aas-Paas and Heeralal-Pannalal. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Rafi, according to his fans, would have sung more songs than Lata – he being the senior of the two. [81][82] The marriage ended when his first wife refused to live in India following the killing of her parents during the riots of the Partition of India and moved to Lahore, Pakistan. Thirty-seven years ago to the day, the great voice was stilled by a massive heart attack. Rafi learnt classical music from Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan, Pandit Jiwan Lal Mattoo and Firoze Nizami. [32] In an interview given to The Times of India on 25 September 2012, Lata claimed to have received a written apology from Rafi. Place of Birth: Kotla Sultan Singh, Punjab, India. Rafi is one of the few singers who have recorded songs in various regional languages as well. [57], In June 2010, Rafi along with Lata Mangeshkar was voted the most popular playback singer in the Outlook Music Poll, conducted by Outlook magazine. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Death Cause: Heart-Attack. As disclosed by OP during one of his interviews; Rafi reported late to the recording stating that he was stuck in Shankar Jaikishan's recording. : Page 4", "Voice from the past (interview with Yasmin Rafi)", "Mohammed Rafi : "The Last Songs" – Silk Road Communications – Music Label & Sound Design", "Book extract: Mohammed Rafi – Golden Voice of the Silver Screen | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis", "How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi? Rafi was an Indian playback singer. Rafi had four sons and three daughters; his first son Saeed was from his first marriage. [28], In 2010, Rafi's tomb along with many film industry artists such as Madhubala, was demolished to make space for new burials. Rafi and L-P won the Filmfare Award for the song "Chaahoonga Mein Tujhe Saanjh Suvere" from Dosti (1964). [84], According to Mohammed Rafi Voice of a Nation, a book authorised by Rafi's son Shahid, Rafi was known to be of a very gentle calm demeanour who always remained a humble, selfless, ego-less, devoted, god-fearing and family loving gentleman throughout his life. He was at that time, rediscovering his voice and reconnecting with the audiences with several new hits. His last song was for the movie Aas Paas, which he had recorded with Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The first song for the duo was the soundtrack of the movie Anmol Ghadi (1946). MUMBAI — The singer nonpareil, the monarch of melody passed away this day July 31 40 years ago in what must be one of the darkest days for Hindi film music. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. He believed in the concept of simple living and high thinking. 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Rafi’s nickname was Pheeko. Rafi was noted to never send anyone he met back empty-handed,[29] he contributed to the society and helped people through his charity and notable deeds. Also Read: Mohammed Rafi: A List Of Best Songs By The Legendary Indian Singer. Failed to report flower. In 1978, Rafi gave a performance at the Royal Albert Hall and in 1980 he performed at the Wembley conference centre. Out of six Filmfare awards, Rafi won three for S-J songs – "Teree Pyaaree Pyaaree Soorut Ko", "Buhaaron Phool Bursao" and "Dil Ke Jhurokhe Men". [52][53] Anwar (singer) also imitated Rafi's voice. Mohammad Rafi Songs download- Listen to Mohammed Rafi songs free online. [45] The last song sung by Rafi was for the movie Aas Paas. Please reset your password. In 2013, Rafi was voted for the Greatest Voice in Hindi Cinema in the CNN-IBN's poll. Year should not be greater than current year. Rafi got his first Filmfare Award for the title song of Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), composed by Ravi. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn. : Page 5", "Interview of O P Nayyar by D Mandar for cinema sangeet". Din Dhal … [14], He made his Hindi film debut in Gaon Ki Gori in 1945.[5]. Mohammed Rafi was the second oldest of his six siblings. [65], Annually his birth and death anniversaries inspire several thousand musical tributes on stage, radio and television. Rafi's first song for Naushad Ali was "Hindustan Ke Hum Hain" ("We belong to Hindustan") for the film Pehle Aap in 1944. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [citation needed], Lata Mangeshkar his contemporary, has said that 'Rafi bhaiya was not only India's greatest playback singer but also a wonderful person' and that 'he was one singer whose vocal range could outclass any other singer, whether it was me, Asha, Mannada or Kishore bhaiya'. [2], When producer-director Manmohan Desai (who was a big fan of Rafi) and used him in numerous hit films, was asked to describe the voice of Rafi he remarked that "If anyone has the voice of god, it is Mohammed Rafi". He and Rafi created many songs together including "Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan". He has given thousands of never-ending lively records to listen to and fall in love with. He also helped producers financially. It was a duet with Lata Mangeshkar. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. OP then stated that from now on he too did not have the time for Rafi and cancelled the recording. Rafi Saab, is indeed the best singer of all times. Rafi associated with several of his contemporaries, singing duets with them and sometimes for them (as in case of Kishore Kumar who was also an actor). Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. His song "Mera Man Tera Pyasa" (Gambler, 1970) has been used as one of the soundtracks in the Jim Carrey-Kate Winslet starrer Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). In his early career, Rafi associated with many contemporary music directors, most notably Naushad Ali. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Rafi's first song with Naushad was "Hindustan Ke Hum Hain" with Shyam Kumar, Alauddin and others, from A. R. Kardar's Pehle Aap (1944). Sorry! He died in the state of compulsory Ramzan fasting, which was his last action. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mohammad Rafi I found on Findagrave.com. Failed to remove flower. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Rafi stated that he was only so keen to sing with Lata as she was with him. In the song "Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar Kya Karein" (Amar Akbar Anthony), Rafi sang one song with Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Mukesh, the most legendary singers in Bollywood. 'Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought,' said Percy Bysshe Shelley. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Mohammed Rafi Son: Mohammed Rafi Academy is a music school in Mumbai for Indian classical and contemporary music. [7], He recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and sang songs in many Indian languages as well as foreign languages, though primarily in Urdu and Punjabi, over which he had a strong command. [85], Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer, National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer, List of awards and nominations received by Mohammed Rafi, Mohammed Rafi Biography – Facts, Life History & Achievements, "Mohd Rafi: The Rough Guide to Bollywood Legends: Mohd Rafi", "Forgetting the phenomenal talent of Rafi", "Rafi wins Greatest Voice of Hindi Cinema poll", "Facts you should know about Mohammed Raf", "Amazing Story – And got irritated | MotivateMe.in – Stories", "How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi? Forty years ago on July 31, 1980, Muhammad Rafi breathed his last. Try again later. [14] He sang a number of songs for Naushad as part of the chorus, including "Mere Sapnon Ki Rani, Roohi Roohi" with K. L. Saigal, from the film Shahjahan (1946). In December 1979, Rafi recorded six songs for the Hindi remake of Dilip Sen's Bengali superhit Sorry Madam; the film was never completed due to a personal tragedy in Dilip Sen's life. In the late 1950s and 1960s, he worked with other composers of the era such as O. P. Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishan, S.D. In 2011, Lata's sister Asha Bhosle was given the title. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? His "Kya Mil Gaya" (Sasural, 1961) has been used in The Guru (2002), where Ramu and Sharonna sing a version of the song. [56], In the summer of 2008, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra released a double CD titled Rafi Resurrected comprising 16 songs by Rafi. [25] Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Rafi’s death on 31st July 1980, at just 55 years, dealt a big blow to Hindi Cinema and left his fans grieving for years. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. One of the most popular singers of the Hindi film industry, Rafi was notable for his versatility; his songs ranged from classical numbers to patriotic songs, sad lamentations to highly romantic numbers, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans. [43], Mohammed Rafi – Golden Voice of the Silver Screen, a 2015 book by Shahid Rafi and Sujata Dev, states that according to "industry sources", Rafi sang 4,425 Hindi film songs, 310 non-Hindi film songs, and 328 non-film songs between 1945 and 1980. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? In 1948, after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the team of Husanlal Bhagatram-Rajendra Krishan-Rafi had overnight created the song "Suno Suno Ae Duniyawalon, Bapuji Ki Amar Kahani". He was known for his ability to mould his voice to the persona of the actor, lip-synching the song. Badan Pe … [38] In 1977, he won both Filmfare Award and the National Award for the song "Kya Hua Tera Wada" from the movie Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, composed by R.D. DOB: 24/12/1924. This poll was published in Outlook. Legendary Indian playback singer Mohammed Rafi died on July 31, 1980. He was annoyed, and hired Rafi to sing all the songs of the movie Baiju Bawra. Rafi is one of the recording artists mentioned in the 1997 hit British alternative rock song "Brimful of Asha" by Cornershop. These include "Tum Mujhe Yoon Bhulaa Naa Paaoge" (a signature song of 1971), from Puglaa Kahin Ka; "Yeh Duniyaa Yeh Mehfil" from Heer Ranjha (1970); "Kaan Mein Jhumkaa" from Saawan Bhaadon; "Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka" from Jeevun Mrutyu (a duet with Lata Mangeshkar, 1970); "Gulaabi Aankhen" from The Train (1970); "Yoon Hi Tum Mujhse Baat" from Suchcha Jhootha; "Yeh Jo Chilmun Hei" and "Itnaa To Yaad Hei Mujhe" from Mehboob Ki Mehandi (1971); "Meraa Munn Teraa Pyaasaa" from Gambler; "Chudhtee Juwaanee" and "Kitna Pyara Waada" from Caravan (1971); "Chulo Dildaar Chulo" from Pakeezah (1972); "Churaa Liya Hai Tumne" from Yaadon Ki Baaraat (a duet with Asha Bhosle, 1973); "Naa Too Zumeen Ke Liye" from Dilip Kumar's movie Daastaan (1973); "Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho" from Hanste Zakhm (1973); "Tere Bindiya Re", from Abhimaan (1973) and "Aaj Mousam Bada Beimaan Hai" from Loafer (1973). He got Rafi to sing for singer-actor Kishore Kumar – "Man Mora Baawara" for the movie Raagini. In 1976, Rafi sang all the songs for Rishi Kapoor in the hit film Laila Majnu. In a nation of billion plus film, music plays an integral part of our daily lives from the FMs to the multitude shops there is always music buzzing to our ears. The songs were "Tere mere sapne ab ek rang hain" (Guide, 1965) and "Din dhal jaye, hai raat na jaye" (Guide, 1965). The film opens with the lead character dancing around in her bedroom to a video of Gumnaam. A system error has occurred. Rafi wept during the recording of this song. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. He also sang 2 songs in Creole while on his visit to Mauritius in the late 1960s. The peculiar trait that separates a playback singer from a classical vocalist is not the range or ability as a singer but the voice quality. Mohammed Rafi died on 31 July 1980 because of a heart attack in Mumbai. In 2010, his tomb was demolished to make room for the new burials. During his lifetime Mohammed Rafi had donated immeasurable money in charity, noble causes and for our country,’’ says Aroon Bakshi, well-known actor … : Page 6", "The Most Popular Singer – Outlook Music Poll 2010", "The No. He had a special and major association with Usha Khanna, Sonik Omi, Chitragupta, S.N. His death had repercussions across the Hindi film industry. Under Shankar-Jaikishan, Rafi produced some of his songs for actors like Shammi Kapoor and Rajendra Kumar. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [40] The physical album was released only in India by Universal. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [60], There have been appeals[61] to the Government of India to honour the singer, posthumously, with the Bharat Ratna (India's Highest Civilian Award), An official biography was written on Rafi's life by Sujata Dev titled Mohammed Rafi – Golden Voice of the Silver Screen launched on his 91st birthday. Mohammed Rafi was an Indian playback singer. [68][69][70], Today, Rafi's popular songs continue to be remixed or recreated. Add to your scrapbook. [50] The government of India announced a two-day public mourning in his honour. He was born on 24 th December 1924 and died on 31 st July 1980. Fans of Mohammed Rafi, who visit his tomb twice a year to mark his birth and death anniversaries, use the coconut tree that is nearest his grave as a marker.[51]. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. Almost 40 years after Mohammed Rafi ’s death, his youngest son Shahid Rafi is fighting a legal battle to retain the family home – Rafi Mansion – that the legendary singer built on Bandra ’s 28th Road in the 1970s. One source says it was "Shaam Phir Kyun Udaas Hai Dost / Tu Kahin Aas Paas Hai Dost", recorded just hours before his death. [13] In that same year, Rafi was invited by All India Radio Lahore station to sing for them. [citation needed]. Mohammed Rafi was born in the village of Kotla Sultan Singh in United Punjab Province of British India on December 24, 1924. [12] His first public performance came at the age of 13, when he sang in Lahore featuring K. L. Saigal. Mohammed Rafi Wiki was born on 24 December 1924 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.He is a famous playback singer.He started his career when he was invited by All India Radio Station Lahore In 1941, to sing for them.His debut as a Playback singer took place in Lahore in the duet “ Soniye Nee, Heeriye Nee ” with Zeenat Begum in the … In 1948, Rafi received a silver medal from Jawaharlal Nehru on Indian Independence Day.[16]. [30][35] Although his musical output was relatively low during this period, he did sing some of his best numbers then.[36]. Rafi recorded Hindi songs in English on 7" release in 1968. The jury included people in the Indian music industry. In the early phase of his career, he often followed Durrani's style of singing, but later evolved his own, unique style. The last song sung by Rafi was for the movie Aas Paas. [82] Rafi's hobbies included playing badminton, carrom and flying kites. S.D. [73], In 2001, Rafi was named as the "best singer of the millennium" by Hero Honda and Stardust magazine. Try again later. [9], Mohammed Rafi was the second eldest of six brothers born to Haji Ali Mohammad. One source says it was "Shaam Phir Kyun Udaas Hai Dost / Tu Kahin Aas Paas Hai Dost", recorded just hours before his death. Kalyanji Anandji composed around 170 songs in the voice of Rafi. Other songs followed. Around the same time, Rafi recorded another song for the 1945 film Gaon Ki Gori, "Aji Dil Ho Kaaboo Mein". Mohammed Rafi: The soulful voice lives on! [30][31] The music director Jaikishan later negotiated a reconciliation between the two. In 1941 All India Radio, Lahore service, invited Rafi to sing for them. Tripathi, N. Datta and R.D. The songs "Jawaaniyan yeh mast mast" and the title song "Yun to humne lakh hansee dekhe hain, tumsa nahin dekha" of the film Tumsa Nahin Dekha were hits. 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