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Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was one of India's greatest and most versatile playback singers. He is known for his extraordinary vocal range, ability to sing in multiple genres, and immense contribution to the Indian music industry.

Quick Facts:

Born: 24 December 1924, Kotla Sultan Singh, Punjab, British India
Died: 31 July 1980 (aged 55), Mumbai, India
Genres: Classical, Ghazal, Bhajan, Qawwali, Romantic, Patriotic, and more
Languages Sung In: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, and many more

Career Highlights:

Debuted with the song "Soniye Nee, Heeriye Nee" in the Punjabi film Gul Baloch (1944).
Rose to fame with songs in the 1940s and became a dominant force in the 1950s–1970s.
Worked with legendary music directors like Naushad, S.D. Burman, R.D. Burman, Shankar-Jaikishan, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, O.P. Nayyar, Madan Mohan, and Kalyanji-Anandji.
Considered the voice of top Bollywood actors like Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Rajendra Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, and Amitabh Bachchan.
Won 6 Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri in 1967.

Famous Songs:

"Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho" (Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960)
"Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil" (Heer Raanjha, 1970)
"Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai" (Loafer, 1973)
"Baharon Phool Barsao" (Suraj, 1966)
"Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe" (Kanyadaan, 1968)
"O Duniya Ke Rakhwale" (Baiju Bawra, 1952)
"Kya Hua Tera Wada" (Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, 1977) – Won National Award
"Teri Bindiya Re" (Abhimaan, 1973) – Duet with Lata Mangeshkar
"Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue" (Prince, 1969)
"Yahoo! Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe" (Junglee, 1961)

Legacy:

His voice continues to inspire generations of singers.
He remains one of the most recorded singers in history, with over 7,000 songs.
Even after his passing in 1980, his songs remain timeless.

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