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Mohammed Rafi
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- Born 24 December 1924
- Place of birth Kotla Sultan Singh, Punjab, British India(present-day Punjab, India)
- Nationality British Raj, India, Dominion Of India
- Occupation Playback Singer
- Spouse Bashira Bibi (1938-1942), Biliquis Bano (1945),
- Years active 1944-1980
- Children 7
- Instruments Vocals
- Genre Filmi, Bhajans, Ghazals, Qawwali, Shabad, Na'at, Classical, Nazrul Geeti, Comedy Music
- Honours Padma Shri (1967)
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ABOUT Mohammed Rafi
Last Updated : 10 Feb 2025
Mohammed Rafi: A Voice for the Ages Mohammed Rafi (1924-1980) remains an iconic figure in Indian playback singing, renowned for his unparalleled versatility and vocal range. His repertoire spanned diverse genres, from upbeat dance numbers to soulful melodies, patriotic anthems to classical compositi...ons, showcasing his mastery across languages. He seamlessly adapted his voice to suit the onscreen persona of various actors, a testament to his artistry. His prolific career yielded an estimated 7,000 songs in over a dozen Indian languages, and several foreign languages including English and Persian. This extraordinary output solidified his legacy as one of the most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi's accolades included six Filmfare Awards, a National Film Award, and the Padma Shri (1967). Posthumous recognitions include the "Best Singer of the Millennium" title (2001) and being voted the Greatest Voice in Hindi Cinema (2013). His iconic songs, many of which remain timeless classics, continue to resonate with audiences across generations. Rafi's defining qualities were his technical brilliance, emotional depth, and remarkable ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level. His contribution to Indian cinema and music remains immeasurable.
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MOHAMMED RAFI NEWS
Only one man can identify Mohammed Rafi's unmarked grave in Mumbai; graves of Madhubala, Sahir Ludhianvi were dug up and destroyed
September 05, 2025 1:04 pm
In 2010, the graves of several people buried at the Juhu Muslim Kabristan, including Mohammed Rafi and Madhubala, were buried under three feet of soil to make room for another layer of graves.
Bollywood's greatest singer was inspired by a fakir in Lahore, was abandoned by first wife during Partition: 'She didn't want to come to India'
September 05, 2025 8:02 am
Arguably the greatest male playback singer that Hindi cinema has ever seen, Mohammed Rafi hailed from a village near Amritsar, and worked as a barber in Lahore before moving to Mumbai. He was paid Rs 75 per song when he started, but he went on to be honoured with the Padma Shri.
'OP Nayyar had a huge ego, was offended when Shammi Kapoor interfered in their most famous song': Rafi's son recalls feud
September 04, 2025 1:09 pm
Singer Mohammed Rafi had to play mediator between feuding actor Shammi Kapoor and music director OP Nayyar. Rafi's son described Nayyar as a man with a massive ego.
'Asha Bhosle should have some shame at her age': Mohammed Rafi's son accuses 'insecure' Lata Mangeshkar of sabotaging dad's career
September 04, 2025 12:31 pm
Mohammed Rafi had a major feud with Lata Mangeshkar and her sister, Asha Bhosle. According to his son, the sisters tried to sabotage his career out of jealousy. He also said that he confronted Lata Mangeshkar about it before her passing.
'Allah aapko maaf nahi karega': Md Rafi thought he was committing a sin by singing, secretly retired after maulana accused him of 'gunaah'
September 04, 2025 11:32 am
The god-fearing Mohammed Rafi went on a self-imposed sabbatical and privately decided to retire from singing after a cleric told him that he was a sinner.
Legendary Bollywood music composer lived as paying guest in final years, banned family from attending funeral
June 22, 2025 8:48 pm
The legendary music composer OP Nayyar died at the age of 81, having lived the final decade of his life with a family in Thane. He was estranged from his biological family, and wanted nothing to do with the film industry.
Rafi at 100: Remembering Mohammed Rafi, the man with a silken voice
December 25, 2024 12:24 pm
Rafi, film music’s North Star, whose singing could make the most elementary thoughts and moods reverberate, would have been 100 today.
Saira Banu remembers Mohammed Rafi on his birth anniversary: ‘A blend of melody, emotion, and energy'
December 24, 2024 9:24 pm
Veteran actor Saira Banu shared a heartfelt note on social media, remembering late singer Mohammed Rafi on his birth anniversary.
Mohammed Rafi: The 'Man of God' who made a star out of Shammi Kapoor; promised Rajiv Gandhi free shows to help Kishore Kumar
December 25, 2023 6:16 pm
On Mohammed Rafi's 99th birth anniversary, we revisit the legendary singer's contribution to the Indian music industry and how he made stars out of actors like Shammi Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Dharmendra and Rishi Kapoor to whom he lent his voice.
UB40’s Ali Campbell: 'Love Mohammed Rafi's voice; I think he's probably one of the greatest singers of all time'
October 20, 2023 10:52 am
"I grew up listening to music in cafes where Indian as well as Jamaican music was on the jukebox...So generally, I've been surrounded by Indian music of some source all my life," the singer-songwriter said
