A century of Mohammad Rafi: Commemorating 100th birthday of musical maestro
Legendary singer Mohammed Rafi passed away on July 31, 1980. Photo: Mohdrafi.com
Celebrating a century of timeless melodies, today marks the 100th birthday of the legendary musician, Mohammad Rafi. As a maestro whose voice transcended eras, his impact on the world of music remains immeasurable. From soulful classics that defined an era to versatile renditions across genres, Rafi's legacy continues to resonate, enchanting music enthusiasts across generations.
It has been 43 years after music legend passed away, yet he is alive in the evergreen songs which are heard and cherished for generations.
Rafi who started his career in the era of extraordinary composers and lyricists like - composer Madan Mohan, lyricist Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Shankar Jaikishan, Hasrat Jaipuri, Shailendra, Naushad, Shakeel Badayuni, SD Burman, and Sahir Ludhianvi among others, sang for Dilip Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar and Dev Anand with equal ease befitting each actor and his style.
On his 100th birthday, we bring to you few rare pictures of the music legend Muhammad Rafi.
Mohd Rafi with Asha Bhosale rehearsals a song with music director Gorakh. Photo: Mohdrafi.comLata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi at the song recording for 'Palkon Ki Chhaon Main'. Photo: Indian ExpressMohd Rafi with Naushad and recordist in the recording studio. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohd Rafi with his brother at home. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohammad Rafi with his family. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohd Rafi with his brother and others during the Haj pilgrimage. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohammad Rafi with his wife and his friends. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohammad Rafi with Mannadey and Sharda. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohd Rafi with the gifts for his birthday in his house. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohd Rafi meeting with boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohd Rafi with his car. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohd Rafi with legendary singer P Susheela. Photo: Mohdrafi.com
Mohd Rafi receives the "Padmabhushan Award" in the hands of President Radhakrishnan. Courtesy: Aathvani Mohammad RafiMohd Rafi singing in a stage show in England. Photo: Mohdrafi.comMohd Rafi with his badminton Racket. Courtesy: Aathvani Mohammad RafiMohd Rafi with his wife on his last trip abroad in 1979. Photo: Mohdrafi.com
