Tuning in with Namrata - Episode 5 - Mohammad Rafi

Melody Eternal: The Life and Legacy of Mohammed Rafi

Welcome to the incredible journey of Mohammed Rafi, the legendary voice of Indian cinema. Born on December 24, 1924, in Kotla Sultan Singh, Punjab, Rafi’s golden voice captured hearts across generations. From soulful melodies to peppy numbers, he redefined playback singing in Bollywood. In this biography, we explore his humble beginnings, his rise to stardom, collaborations with iconic composers, and the timeless legacy he left behind. Join us as we celebrate the life of a musical genius whose songs continue to resonate with millions worldwide

Original Song credits:

Song: Chahe koi mujhe junglee kahe
Movie/Album: Junglee (1961)
Actor(s): Shammi Kapoor, Saira Banu
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Shankar Jaikishan
Lyricist: Shailendra

Song: Me zindegi ka saath nibhata chala gaya
Movie/Album: Hum Dono (1961)
Actor(s): Dev Anand, Sadhana
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Jaidev
Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi

Song: Jahan daal daal par sone ki
Movie/Album: Sikander-E-Azam (1965)
Actor(s): Dara Singh, Mumtaz, Prithviraj Kapoor
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Hansraj Behl
Lyricist: Rajendra Krishan

Song: Madhuban me Radhika nache re
Movie/Album: Kohinoor (1960)
Actor(s): Dilip Kumar
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

Song: Teri husn ki kya tareef
Movie/Album: Leader (1964)
Actor(s): Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala
Singers: Mohd. Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

Song: O Duniya Ke Rakhwale
Movie/Album: Baiju Bawra (1952)
Actor(s): Bharat Bhushan
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

Song: Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Movie/Album: Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)
Actor(s): Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Ravi
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

Song: Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka
Movie/Album: Naya Daur (1957)
Actor(s): Dilip Kumar, Vyjayantimala
Singers: Mohd. Rafi, Balbir
Music Director: Omkar Prasad Nayyar
Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi

Song: Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai
Movie/Album: Loafer (1973)
Actor(s): Dharmendra, Mumtaz
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi

Song: Kya Hua Tera Wada
Movie/Album: Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (1977)
Actor(s): Rishi Kapoor, Kaajal Kiran
Singers: Mohd. Rafi, Poornima
Music Director: Rahul Dev Burman
Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri

Song: Man tarpat hari darshan ko aaj
Movie/Album: Baiju Bawra (1952)
Actor(s): Bharat Bhushan
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

Song: Insaaf ka mandir hai ye
Movie/Album: Amar (1951)
Actor(s): Dilip Kumar, Madhubala
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

Song: Aaj purani rahon se
Movie/Album: Aadmi (1968)
Actor(s): Dilip Kumar
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

Song: Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho
Movie/Album: Hanste Zakhm (1973)
Actor(s): Naveen Nischol, Priya Rajvansh
Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Music Director: Madan Mohan
Lyricist: Kaifi Azmi