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Mohammed Rafi

 
Birth Date :
December 24, 1924  
Star Sign :
Sagittarius
Place of Birth :
Kotla Sultan Singh, Pakistan
Date of Death :
July 31, 1980 
 
Mohammed Rafi was an extremely popular, Padmashri award winner Indian playback singer who ruled the 1950s to 1970s era in Bollywood. He was born in a village Kotla Sultan Singh, long before Indian attained independence. He was the youngest among six siblings and as a child he started singing chants of a fakir in his village. Later, in Lahore Rafi learnt Hindustani classical music from maestros like Ustab Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan and Firoze Nizami. After rigorous training for few years Rafi gave his first performance at the age of 13 at a concert featuring K. L. Saigal.

This legendary singer made his debut in playback singing under Shyam Sunder with a duet with Zeenat Begam in a Punjabi film Gul Baloch in 1942. In 1944 Rafi moved to Mumbai and started meeting different music directors for work. Initially he got chance as a part of chorus with Naushad. Slowly he started gaining prominence and recorded songs with Naushad and Shyam Sunder. Around 1945, he got married to his cousin Bashira, nicknamed ‘Majhi’ in his village.

Rafi’s association with Naushad helped him become the number one singer in Bollywood. Songs of 1952 film Baiju Bawra became rage among music lovers. In the late 1950s and 60s Rafi was the hot favorite singers of all top composers like O. P. Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishan and S. D. Burman. Burman patronized Rafi as the voice of Dev Anand. O. P. Nayyar employed Rafi and Asha Bhosle for most of his songs.

Rafi got his first Filmfare Award for the title song of 1960 film Chaudhvin Ka Chand, composed by Ravi. He got his first National Award for the song Babul Ki Duaen Leti Ja from the 1968 film Neel Kamal, also composed by Ravi. In the 1970s Rafi kept a low profile, and the era saw the rise of another legend Kishore Kumar. Rafi made his come back in the 1970s and swept away the Filmfare and National award for the song ‘Kya hua tera wada’ from the 1977 movie Hum Kisi Se Kum Naheen. On Thursday, July, 31, 1980 Mohammed Rafi died following a massive heart attack, leaving millions of his fans drowned in tears. His funeral procession was one of the largest that city of Mumbai had ever witnessed.
 
 
Filmography
 
 
 
1991
Saajan
 
1989
Farz Ki Jung
 
 
1988
Shahenshah
 
1987
Mera Karam Mera Dharam
 
 
1986
Love and God
 
1985
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Zulm Ka Badla
 
 
1984
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan
 
1983
Daulat Ke Dushman
 
 
1982
Deedar-E-Yaar
Dharam Kanta
Insaan
Meharbaani
Desh Premee
Teesri Aankh
Rajput
Baghavat
Bheegi Palkein
Samraat
Sitam
 
1981
Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
Gehra Zakhm
Shakka
Khuda Kasam
Jail Yatra
Harjaee
Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film
Wardaat
Kudrat
Ladies Tailor
Naseeb
Chehre Pe Chehra
Kranti
Saajan Ki Saheli
Aas Paas
Yaarana
Kanhaiyaa
Kaalia
Katilon Ke Kaatil
Maan Gaye Ustaad
Mahabali Hanuman
Professor Pyarelal
Walayati Babu
Waqt Ki Deewar
 
 
1980
Shaan
Aap To Aise Na The
Hum Paanch
Dostana
Neeyat
Chambal Ki Kasam
Jal Mahal
Unees-Bees
Qurbani
Karz
Man Pasand
Jyoti Bane Jwala
The Burning Train
Aasha
Kali Ghata
Do Premee
Aap Ke Deewane
Abdullah
Ambe Maa Jagdambe Maa
Bombay 405 Miles
Bulundi
Chann Pardesi
Judaai
Nazrana Pyar Ka
Ram Balram
Swayamvar
Yeh Kaisa Insaaf
 
1979
Nauker
Suhaag
Yuvraaj
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Bin Phere Hum Tere
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Kaala Patthar
Kartavya
The Great Gambler
Sargam
Dada
Dil Kaa Heera
Guru Manio Granth
Heera-Moti
Jaan-E-Bahaar
Jaani Dushman
Jatt Punjabi
Mr. Natwarlal
Muqabla
Nagin Aur Suhagan
 
 
1978
Saajan Bina Suhagan
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Dil Aur Deewar
Phandebaaz
Do Musafir
Damaad
Kasme Vaade
Badaltey Rishtey
Ghar
Ganga Ki Saugand
Aahuti
Amar Shakti
Chor Ho To Aisa
Devata
Heeralal Pannalal
Jindri Yar Di
Kaala Aadmi
Karmayogi
Khoon Ki Pukaar
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
Muqaddar
Parmatma
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Ram Kasam
Shalimar
Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath
Swarg Narak
 
1977
Pandit Aur Pathan
Jay Vejay
Doosara Aadmi
Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
Mukti
Hatyara
Dhoop Chhaon
Yehi Hai Zindagi
Aaina
Immaan Dharam
Aadmi Sadak Ka
Ab Kya Hoga
Agar... If
Amaanat
Amar Akbar Anthony
Apnapan
Chacha Bhatija
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Chandi Sona
Chor Sipahee
Dharam Veer
Do Chehere
Ek Hi Raasta
Farishta Ya Qatil
Gayatri Mahima
Inkaar
Janam Janam Na Saath
Maha Badmaash
Paapi
Parvarish
Ram Bharose
Shankar Hussain
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
Yaaron Ka Yaar
 
 
1976
Fakira
Jaaneman
Shankar Dada
Charas
Kalicharan
Nagin
Aadalat
Aradhana
Bairaag
Balika Badhu
Bundal Baaz
Daaj
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
Ginny Aur Johny
Harfan Maula
Laila Majnu
Maa
Naach Uthe Sansaar
Santo Banto
Shaque
Yamla Jatt
 
1975
Mausam
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
Pratiggya
Zakhmee
Aandhi
Anari
Anokha
Chupke Chupke
Do Jasoos
Do Jhoot
Geet Gaata Chal
Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja
Lafange
Mere Sartaj
Prem Kahani
Raftaar
Teri Meri Ik Jindri
Zinda Dil
Zorro
 
 
1974
Majboor
Kunwara Baap
Benaam
Haath Ki Safai
Resham Ki Dori
Naya Din Nai Raat
Dost
Chor Machaye Shor
Bhagat Dhanna Jatt
Chowkidar
Do Aankhen
Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam
Geetaa Mera Naam
Hawas
Hum Rahi
Humshakal
Jurm Aur Sazaa
Paise Ki Gudiya
Pocketmaar
Shandaar
Thokar
Ujala Hi Ujala
Us-Paar
Woh Main Nahin
 
1973
Abhimaan
Zanjeer
Loafer
Anokhi Ada
Barkha Bahar
Chhalia
Ek Nari Do Roop
Ghulam Begam Badshah
Hanste Zakhm
Heera
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Man Jeete Jag Jeet
Mere Gharib Nawaz
Rani Aur Jaani
Samjhauta
Saudagar
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
 
 
1972
Jangal Mein Mangal
Roop Tera Mastana
Milap
Raampur Ka Lakshman
Bhai Ho To Aisa
Dastaan
Piya Ka Ghar
Pakeezah
Anuraag
Bansi Birju
Dharkan
Do Yaar
Ek Bar Mooskura Do
Ek Nazar
Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara
Garam Masala
Gora Aur Kala
Jeet
Koshish
Lalkaar
Mom Ki Gudiya
Sazaa
Shaadi Ke Baad
Shehzada
Tangewala
 
1971
Lal Patthar
Rakhwala
Preetam
Chhoti Bahu
Jaane-Anjaane
Pyar Ki Kahani
Adhikar (1971/I)
Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee
Andaz
Banphool
Bikhare Moti
Caravan
Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari
Elaan
Gambler
Haathi Mere Saathi
Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong
Jwala
Kangan
Kathputli
Lakhon Mein Ek
Maryada
Mehboob Ki Mehndi
Mela
Mera Gaon Mera Desh
Parwana
Patanga
Saat Sawal Yane Haatim Tai
Sanjog
Seema
Uphaar
Woh Din Yaad Karo
 
 
1970
Aan Milo Sajna
Bombay Talkie
Mastana
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
Heer Raanjha
Sachaa Jhutha
Maa Aur Mamta
The Train
Khilona
Prem Pujari
Bhai-Bhai
Darpan
Dastak
Devi
Dharti
Ehsan
Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi
Ganwaar
Geet
Gopi
Himmat
Humjoli
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
Jawab
Jeevan Mrityu
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
Kankan De Ole
Maa Ka Aanchal
Man Ki Aankhen
Mera Naam Joker
Moojrim
My Love
Naya Raasta
Pagla Kahin Ka
Pavitra Paapi
Pehchan
Raaton Ka Raja
Sawan Bhadon
Suhana Safar
Umang
 
1969
Do Raaste
Aradhana
Anjaana
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke
Bhai Bahen
Chirag
Do Bhai
Doli
Ek Phool Do Mali
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
Intaquam
Jahan Pyar Mile
Jeene Ki Raah
Jigri Dost
Kanyadaan
Mahal
Mahua
Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai
Prince
Pyaasi Sham
Pyar Hi Pyar
Pyar Ka Mausam
Pyar Ka Sapna
Raja Saab
Sachaai
Sajan
Shart
Shatranj
Talash
Tumse Achha Kaun Hai
Wapas
Waris
Yakeen
 
 
1968
Duniya
Aabroo
Aadmi
Aanchal Ke Phool
Abhilasha
Ankhen
Anokhi Raat
Aulad
Brahmachari (1968/I)
Do Kaliyaan
Gauri
Haseena Maan Jayegi
Humsaya
Izzat
Jhuk Gaya Aasman
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost
Mere Huzoor
Neel Kamal
Raja Aur Runk
Sadhu Aur Shaitaan
Shikar
Sunghursh
Vaasna
 
1967
Jewel Thief
Aamne Samne
Aman
Around the World
Aurat
Baharon Ke Sapne
Bahu Begum
Chandan Ka Palna
Chand Par Chadayee
Chhotisi Mulaqat
Dil Ne Pukara
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
Duniya Nachegi
An Evening in Paris
Farz
Ghar Ka Chirag
Gunahon Ka Devta
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
Jaal
Latt Saheb
Mehrban
Nai Roshni
Naunihal
Night in London
Palki
Patthar Ke Sanam
Raat Aur Din
Raaz
Ram Aur Shyam
Shagird
Taqdeer
Upkar
 
 
1966
Aaye Din Bahar Ke
Suraj
Aakhri Khat
Aasra
Badal
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
Biradari
Biwi Aur Makan
Budtameez
Devar
Dil Diya Dard Liya
Dillagi
Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya
Do Badan
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan
Dus Lakh
Gaban
Husn Aur Ishq alias Alif Laila
Ladka Ladki
Love in Tokyo
Main Wohi Hoon
Mamta
Mera Saaya
Mohabbat Zindagi Hai
Naag Mandir
Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare
Phool Aur Patthar
Preet Na Jane Reet
Pyar Kiye Jaa
Sawan Ki Ghata
Smuggler
Teesri Manzil
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
 
1965
Johar-Mehmood in Goa
Guide
Akashdeep
Arzoo
Do Dil
Ek Sapera Ek Lutera
Gumnaam
Himalay Ki Godmein
Jab Jab Phool Khile
Janwar
Kaajal
Khandan
Mahabharat
Mere Sanam
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
Namaste Ji
Neela Aakash
Nishan
Oonche Log
Poonam Ki Raat
Purnima
Rustom-E-Hind
Shaheed
Shree Ram Bharat Milap
Sikandar E Azam
Teen Devian
Waqt
 
 
1964
Rajkumar
Maain Bhi Ladki Hun
Majboor
Benazir
Aap Ki Parchhaiyan
April Fool
Ayee Milan Ki Bela
Beti Bete
Cha Cha Cha
Chitralekha
Door Ki Awaaz
Dosti
Gazal
Haqeeqat
Ishaara
Jahan Ara
Kaise Kahoon
Kashmir Ki Kali
Leader
Sangam
Sanjh Aur Savera
Shagoon
Sharabi
Woh Kaun Thi?
Ziddi
Zindagi
 
1963
Aaj Aur Kal
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Begaana
Bharosa
Bluff Master
Dil Ek Mandir
Ek Dil Sao Afsane
Gehra Daag
Grahasti
Hamrahi
Holiday in Bombay
Kinare Kinare
Mere Arman Mere Sapne
Mere Mehboob
Meri Surat Teri Ankhen
Mujhe Jeene Do
Nartakee
Parasmani
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon
Pyar Ka Bandhan
Sehra
Shikari
Sushila
Taj Mahal
Tere Ghar Ke Samne
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke
 
 
1962
Aarti
Anpadh
Apna Banake Dekho
Asli-Naqli
Baat Ek Raat Ki
Burmah Road
China Town
Dil Tera Diwana
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina
Jhoola
Main Chup Rahungi
Professor
Raaz Ki Baat
Rakhi
Shaadi
Son of India
Ummeed
 
1961
Kabuliwala
Batwara
Boy Friend
Chhaya
Chhote Nawab
Dark Street
Dharmputra
Gharana
Guddi
Gunga Jumna
Hum Dono
Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai
Junglee
Maya
Nazrana
Opera House
Passport
Pyaar Ka Saagar
Razia Sultana
Sampoorna Ramayana
Sasural
Shama
Shola Aur Shabnam
Suhag Sindoor
Zabak
Zindagi Aur Khwab
 
 
1960
Mughal-E-Azam
Barsaat Ki Raat
Bombai Ka Babu
Chaudhary Karnail Singh
Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Chhalia
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Do Lachhiyan
Ek Ke Baad Ek
Ek Phool Char Kaante
Jaali Note
Kala Bazar
Kalpana
Kohinoor
Lal Quila
Love in Simla
Manzil
Miya Bibi Razi
Patang
Saranga
Shriman Satyawadi
Singapore
Usne Kaha Tha
 
1959
Ardhangini
Bedard Zamana Kya Jane
Bhangra
Black Cat
Chhoti Bahen
Dhool Ka Phool
Dil Deke Dekho
Do Ustad
Goonj Uthi Shehnai
Grihalakshmi
Insan Jaag Utha
Kaagaz Ke Phool
Kali Topi Lal Rumal
Kavi Kalidas
Love Marriage
Main Nashe Men Hoon
O Tera Kya Kahna
Samarat Prithviraj Chauvan
Satta Bazaar
Sujata
Ujala
Zara Bachke
 
 
1958
12 O'Clock
Aakhri Dao
Adalat
Amar Deep
Chaubees Ghante
Dulhan
Ghar Sansar
Howrah Bridge
Kalapani
Khazanchi
Mujrim
Parvarish
Phagun
Phil Subha Hogi
Sadhna
Samrat Chandragupta
Solva Saal
Sone Ki Chidiya
Trolley Driver
Yahudi
 
1957
Pyaasa
Mother India
Ab Dilli Dur Nahin
Bhabhi
Dekh Kabira Roya
Ek-Saal
Gateway of India
Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke
Janam Janam Ke Phere: Alias Sati Anapurna
Mai Baap
Mirza Sahiban
Miss Mary
Mr. X
Nau Do Gyarah
Nausherwan-E-Adil
Naya Daur
Naya Zamana
Suvarna Sundari
Tumsa Nahin Dekha
 
 
1956
Basant Bahar
Chhoo Mantar
Chori Chori
C.I.D.
Halaku
Jagte Raho
Pocket Maar
Raj Hath
Shatranj
Shirin Farhad
Shrimati 420
 
1955
Shree 420
Albeli
Baradari
Devdas
Mr. & Mrs. '55
Railway Platform
Seema
Uran Khatola
Vachan
 
 
1954
Aar-Paar
Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves
Amar
Boot Polish
Jagriti
Mirza Ghalib
Shabab
Shama Parwana
 
1953
Baaz
Do Bigha Zamin
Rail Ka Dibba
 
 
1952
Aan
Aladdin Aur Jadui Chirag
Amber
Anjaam
Baiju Bawra
Saqi
 
1951
Afsana
Albela
Awaara
Daman
Deedar
Ek Nazar
Hamari Shaan
Kashmir
Maya Machhindra
Saiyan
 
 
1950
Beqasoor
Dastan
Nirala
Pardes
Posti
Sargam
 
1949
Barsaat
Andaz
Chandni Raat
Dillagi
Dulari
Duniya
Naach
Paras
Zevaraat
 
 
1948
Aag
Ghar Ki Izzat
Mela
Ram Bhakta Hanuman
 
1947
Jugnu
 
 
1946
Anmol Ghadi
Shahjahan
 
1945
Kurukshetra
 
 
1944
Gul Baloch
   
 
 
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actresses
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