BIRTHDAY SPECIAL: Mohammed Rafi’s Top 10 Unforgettable Melodies
As we celebrate late Mohammed Rafi’s 92nd birthday today, here’s a list of 10 melodious numbers crooned by Rafi which are extremely soulful and evergreen...
Mohammed Rafi’s contribution to Bollywood music industry is immeasurable. The singing sensation dominated all the genres of music including Qawwali, romantic, and devotional. On the maestro’s 92nd birthday, SpotboyE.com brings you top 10 unforgettable tracks sung by Mohammed Rafi:
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (Jhuk Gaya Aasman)
Mohammed Rafi made all the girls named ‘Priya’ blush at that time when he crooned Kaun Hai Jo... from the film Jhuk Gaya Aasman in 1968 starring Rajendra Nath and Saira Banu. The music was composed by Shankar Jaikishan. The song still has a calming effect.
Oh Haseena Zulfon Wali (Teesri Manzil)
Teesri Manzil starring Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh can credit its success hugely to the film’s music. Oh Haeesna was one of the biggest hit from the music album. Filmed on Shammi Kapoor and Helen, the song was no less than an anthem at that time.
Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil (Heer Ranjha)
This song is from the famous 1970 film Heer Ranjha which was based on the legend of Heer and Ranjha. The film’s music was notable and is remembered for this poignant track sung by Mohammed Rafi and filmed on Raaj Kumar.
Din Dhal Jaye Haye (Guide)
The song from the film Guide is once again a very mellow number and the singing sensation very well infuses emotions of a lover losing the track of his life. Composed by SD Burman, the song strikes the right chords.
Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe (Kanyadaan)
The song Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe from the film Kanyadan is worth listening to. The romantic number is shot against the backdrop of the mountains. The song was composed by Shankar Jaikishan and is penned by Neeraj. It is one of the best tracks by the maestro.
Kya Hua Tera Wada (Hum Kisise Kum Naheen)
Now this song bagged Mohammed Rafi a National Award. This was Rafi’s very few projects with RD Burman and this track was released when Kishore Kumar was at the peak of his career. The song made Mohammed Rafi regain his lost position.
Chaudhvin Ka Chand (Chaudhvin Ka Chand)
The track is as old as five decades, but still is one of the most remembered tracks of Mohammed Rafi. The romantic track features Gurudutt and the gorgeous Waheeda Rahman. The music of the film is composed by Ravi and the song is penned by Shakeel Badayuni.
Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (Kashmir Ki Kali)
Mountains of Kashmir, flamboyant vocals of Mohammed Rafi which very well gelled along with the character of Shammi Kapoor trying to woo the beautiful Sharmila Tagore. The melodious track was composed by OP Nayyar.
Main Zindigi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya (Hum Dono)
Har Fikar Ko Dhue Mein Udaa....the song still finds place in our hearts whenever we want to feel better and positive. The song is about a merry soldier who is extremely carefree about his life. The song from Hum Dono features Dev Anand and the music of the film is composed by Jaidev.
Baar Baar Dekho (China Town)
This was one of the first songs which had the elements of jazz and only a singer of Rafi’s calibre could have pulled it off well. The song featured Shammi Kapoor strumming the guitar.
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