Mohammad Rafi, who delighted us for over three decades by his golden voice rendered to almost every actor of his time. Singing more than 30 thousand songs were not restricted only in cinema halls but was a household name all over the country. It is unbelievable that there was no one who did not sing or hum his songs. That was the magic of his voice.
His voice could be heard in cities, towns or the countryside. His voice could be heard in temples or mosques, in a 'Mela' or in a garden, in a social gathering or a Govt. function, the festival of Holi- Diwali or Eid. He was the voice of all occasion and seasons. He was at ease in all genre, Bhajan or Sufi, Classical or western, sad song or romantic song,
His songs captured the maximum space of Radio broadcasting. Every hero of that era wanted to have his voice for his songs on the screen. He was the voice of Dilip Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Joy Mukharjee, Shashi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Rajendra Kumar and Dev Anand.
Mohammad Rafi had a unique quality of replicating with the style and mannerism of the hero for whom he is singing. One could close his eye and can guess who is singing this song on the screen. Shammi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Biswajeet and Pradeep Kumar were the heroes of that era insisted producers take Mohammad Rafi as their playback singer.
Rafi sang for a whole bunch of stars, character actors and comedians from the late 1940s right up to the time of his death. In this blog. I am including one song of every actor sung by Mohammad Rafi.
Dilip Kumar
Rafi sang 75 songs for Dilip Kumar.The first song Rafi sang for Dilip Kumar was a duet with Noorjehan from the 1947 film Jugnu. The song was composed by Naushad, with this song Mohammad Rafi was noticed.The next song was from 'Shaheed', 'Watan Ki Rah Hame Watan'. In 1951 film Deedar, Rafi sang 7 songs for Dilip Kumar, all the songs were hit from here Rafi became the voice of Dilip Mumar. Recall the solo songs 'Hue Hum Jin Ke Liye Barbad' and ' Meri Kahani Bhoolne Wale' from Deedar. The last time Rafi gave voice in a song from 'Kranti'
Song of Jugnu 1947
Raj Kapoor
Rafi sang 32 songs for Raj Kapoor. Mohammad Rafi sang for FRaj Kapoor in the 1947 film Dil Ki Rani after that he sang for him in 1949 film Andaz, interestingly in this film Mukesh sang for Dilip Kumar and Mohammad Rafi sang for Raj Kapoor. He again sang for Raj Kapoor in the 1950 film Sargam, in this film Rafi sang 2 songs for him. In 1952 released two film 'Amber' and 'Dastaan' Rafi sang 3 songs for him in each film.
Song of Andaz 1949
Dev Anand
Dev Anand’s films were best known for their great musical richness and melodious songs. It is a myth that Kishore Kumar was the voice of him but this is a fact many melodious songs of Dev Anand were sung by Mohammad Rafi. In fact, Mohammad Rafi sang for Dev a year before Kishore sang for him. It was in Dev Anand's second film 'Aage Badho' released in 1947, Rafi sang for the first time. This song was penned by Amar Verma, composed by Sudhir Phadke and sung by Mohammed Rafi and Khursheed. After that, he sang in Birha Ki Raat 1950 and Sanam 1951. It was the song 'Aankho Hi Aankho Mei' from CID(1956), Md Rafi sang a hit song for him. S D Burman used his voice for the first time in Nau Do Gyarah (1957), 'Aankhon Mein Kya Jee' became the first super hit song of Rafi.Rafi sang 97 songs for Dev Anand
Song of Hum Dono 1961
Shammi Kapoor
When Mohammad Rafi died, Shammi Kapoor said that I have lost my voice of screen. There was a magic of Rafi and Shammi combination. Do you know that he became his voice only after Tumsa Nahin Dekha, though Rafi sang two songs for him in his first film 'Rail Ka Dibba', after that Talat Mahmood gave playback for him in many films. In the 60s Mohammad Rafi became his permanent voice.Rafi sang 180 songs for him. The last time he sang was in Shalimar (1978)
Song of Teesri Manzil 1967
Joy Mukharjee
Rafi sang 80 songs for Joy Mukharjee. Mohammad Rafi and Joy Mukharjee's association starts from his first film Love In Simla released in 1960. He sang all the songs for him, the film and its music was hit, after that this combination gave one hit song after another. The prominent films of this combination are Ek Musafir Ek Hasina, Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon, Ziddi, Love In Tokyo, Shagird, and Humsaya
Song of Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon 1963
Rajendra Kumar
Rafi was also the playback voice of Rajendra Kumar He sang 124 songs for him including duets, the first song he sang for Rajendra Kumar a duet in the 1957 film 'Duniya Rang Rangilee;.The first solo hit song for him was from the 1959 film 'Goonj Uthi Shehnai'.The next super hit solo song was 'Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko' from 'Sasural' and another solo song 'Husn Wale Tera Jawab Nahin' from Gharana(1961), another super hit songs from Dil Ek Mandir(1963). Rafi sang 6 songs in Hamrahi. In 1964 he sang the immortal 'Yeh Mera Prem Patra' from Sangam, the same year he had 5 songs in Mere Mehboob, all were hit. Aarzoo(1965), and Suraj(1966) were important films.
Song of Dil Ek Mandir(1963)
Shashi Kapoor
The golden combination starts with the film 'Holiday In Bombay'(1963), though the film went unnoticed,its songs were hit. After the release of 'Jaj Jab Phool Khile' 1965, this combination gave us many memorable songs. Rafi sang 121 songs for Shashi Kapoor
Song of Jaj Jab Phool Khile' 1965
Dharmendra
Rafi sang 104 songs for Dharmendra. The first time he gave playback for him was the 1960 film 'Shola Aur Shabnam'. In this film he sang 2 songs for him, one solo 'Jaane Kya Dhoondti' and another a duet with Lata 'Jeet Hi Lenge'. After that Rafi sang many songs in Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964) . Mamta (1966) , Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966), Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966) , Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968) .and Pratigya (1975). The last recorded song was in Mera Karam Mera Dharam released in 1987
Song of Pratigya (1975)
Jeetendra
Mohammad Rafi sang 104 songs for Jeetendra. The first time he sang for Jeetendra was in 1967 film 'Farz', all the song of this film were hit. ' Baar Baar Din Yeh Aaye' has become an immortal Birthday song. After this he sang 2 hit solo songs in Mere Huzoor(1968).In 1969 film Jeene Ki Rah Rafi sang all the songs for him. All the 6 songs were hit. The last song for him was in the 1987 film 'Madadgar'
Song of Caravan 1971
Johnny Walker
Rafi was also the voice of Johnny Walker, he sang 145 songs for him, many of his songs were hit. The first song Rafi sang for him was a duet from 1954 film 'Aar Paar'. The first super hit song was ' Jane Kahan Mera' from 1955 film Mr & Mrs 55. After this, another super hit songs were from CID(1956) 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', 'Sar Jo Tera Chakraye' from Pyaasa(1957) and 'Laal Laal Gaal' from Mr X(1957). The last song on Johnny Walker was in Sanjog(1972)
Dana Paani directed by V.M Vyas was released in the year 1953. Music of the movie is given by Mohan. Dana Paani songs are sung by Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar and others. The movie stars Bharat Bhushan, Shashi Kapoor and Meena Kumari play the lead roles.
Dana Paani is an old Hindi Bollywood film. It recalls the shows the Bollywood of 1950's. the movie is nice and a great piece of work. Its songs are also very pleasant.
Cobra Girl was directed by Nanabhai Bhatt in the year 1963. Music of the movie is given by S.N Tripathi. Cobra Girl songs are sung by Asha Bhosle, Mukesh, Mohammed Rafi, Suman Kalyanpur and others. The movie stars Ragini, Mahipal and Ramayan Tiwari play the lead roles.
Cobra Girl is counted under the genre of drama, fantasy and action. The movie shows the story of a Naag Desh which is attacked by Shilagi. He kills the emperor and takes over the kingdom. The empress and two princesses are imprisoned and held as captive. But the prince Anjana, manages his escape. Shilagi takes one Naag mani but he needs a second one in order to become most powerful. Ten, years later Anjana, returns to take back his kingdom. But he has to face many obstacles. More over, life of his mother and two sisters are also in danger. And Shilagi is not so easy to be defeated. What will happen? It is is the story. Overall, the movie is good. Cobra girl songs are also very pleasant to hear.
Chupke Chupke was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee in the year 1975. Music of the movie is given by Sachin Dev Burman. Chupke Chupke songs are sung by Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh and others. The movie stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore and Amitabh Bachchan play the lead roles.
Chupke Chupke is counted under the genre of family drama and comedy. The movie is awesome and a very funny compilations of scenes. Amitabh Bacchhan and Dharmendra came together after a long time, after Sholay. And they did a very fine job, they were awesome as a team and had contributed allot for the movie. The direction by Hrishikesh Mukherjee is like always awesome. All in all the movie is nice and enjoyable. Chupke Chupke songs are also very pleasant, especially the song, " Sa re ga ma, ma sa re ga " and " Ab ke Sajan sawan me " are awesome.
Chori Chori was directed by Anant Thakur in the year 1956. Music of the movie is given by the famous duet Shankar and Jaikishan. Chori Chori songs are sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey, Asha Bhosle and others. The movie stars Nargis, Raj Kapoor and Gope play the lead roles.
Chori Chori is an old Hindi movie and is counted under the genre of music and romance. The movie shows the story of a girl Suman, who is a young and beautiful girl and is daughter of a wealthy millionaire Girdharilal. He keeps her daughter as a house girl as he doesn't want her to marry anyone not of his choice. But Suman falls for a pilot, who is greedy. His father refuses of their marriage when he comes to know about their affair. But Suman is stubborn she elopes with the guy. What will happen now? Will she be able to live without her father? Or she will return leaving behind her love? It is the story. Overall, the movie is good and worth watching. Chori Chori songs are also very nice.
Chor Sipahee was directed by Prayag Raj in the year 1979. Music of the movie is given by the famous duet Laxmikant and Pyarelal. Chor Sipahee songs are sung by Manna Dey, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and others. The movie stars Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna and Parveen Babi play the lead roles.
Chor Sipahee is counted under the genre of action, comedy and drama. The movie shows the story of Shankar who was an honest police officer who sought new ways to handle crime and control criminals. But life's circumstances affected him adversely and changed him to become a criminal. His family which consisted of her unmarried sister and ailing old mother could be saved only if he helps Raja, the renowned criminal. While helping him he loses his job, his respect and is sentenced to jail. When he comes out of jail he is no more an honest Shankar but an angry men who wants to gear up crime. Is he successful? What he will do? It is the story. Overall, the movie is good and worth watching. Chor Sipahee songs are also nice.
Chor Machaye Shor was directed by Ashok Roy in the year 1974. Music of the movie is given by Ravindra Jain. Chor Machaye Shor songs are sung by Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and others. The movie stars Shashi Kapoor, Mumtaz and Asrani in lead roles.
Chor Machaye Shor is counted under the genre of action, musical and romance. The movie shows the story of a young guy Vijay who is a kind man of joyful character and girl Rekha. Rekha is a beautiful girl who lives a wealthy life style with her father. Both are in love with each other and are happy except Rekha's dad. After some day police accuses Vijay of a false murder which he didn't commit. Moreover, the as a proof the witness is Rekha itself. Vijay is imprisoned. There he meets Raju and his friends. They all break the jail ad escape. Now Vijay has to find answers to Rekha's betrayal. And why she did that? Overall the movie is good and worth watching. Chor Machaye Shor songs are also nice.
Chor Ho To Aisa was directed by Ravi Tandon in the year 1978. Music of the movie is given by Rahul Dev Burman. Chor Ho To Aisa songs are sung by Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and others.The movie stars Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy and Bindu play the lead roles.
Chor Ho To Aisa is counted under the genre of crime, drama and romance. the movie shows the story of a young boy that how his father of falsely accused of theft and was sentenced to prison. To make the situation worse while going to prison the police van has an accident and all travelers are killed. The little boy with his mother relocate. But this boy comes in the company of Chinaramu, who teaches him to become a criminal. this little kid grows older to become Shankar a well known criminal. Once, he comes to rescue a girl in village, named Champa and both fall in love. Shankar comes to know that Champa's brother is also accused of a false murder and is sentenced to jail. They began to find the proof for his innocence and the real murderer. But in mean time police catches Shankar and accuses him for killing a pregnant lady Seema, which he didn't. What will happen now? How the mystery will be solved? It is in the story. Overall, the movie is good. Chor Ho To Aisa songs are also nice.
Chirag was directed by Raj Khosla in the year 1969. Music of the movie is given by Madan Mohan. Chirag songs are sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammmed Rafi and others. The movie stars Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh and Om Prakash playt he lead roles.
Chirag is counted under the genre of drama, music and family. The movie shows the story about a girl Asha. Ajay, a guy meets Asha and believes that she is a wealthy girl. he is disappointed when he finds that she belongs to a poor family. But then too he falls in love with her an both are married. Asha, becomes pregnant and is going to give birth to a child. But unfortunately that doesn't happen and more over she loses her eye sight. Ajay's mother Gayatridevi gets troubled by the blind Asha. She tells her to leave the house and arranges a second marriage for Ajay. Will things get better after second marriage or worse will happen? Why? It is in the story. Overall, the movie is good and enjoyable. Chirag songs are also very nice.
Chinatown was directed by Shakti Samanta in the year 1962. Music of the movie is given by Ravi. Chinatown songs are sung by Asha Bhosle, Frank Fernand, Minu Puroshottam, Mohammed Rafi and others. The movie stars Shammi Kapoor, Shakila and Helen play the lead roles.
Chinatown is counted under the genre of action and thriller. It shows the Shammi Kapoor, one is a simple character who lives in Darjeeling and is a singer. He is in love with a beautiful girl, Rita who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman Rai Bahadur. She also loves her but her father wants her to marry to a rich guy. And other character is Mike, who is a gangster of Calcutta and is caught by police. He refuses to tell any information about her fellow gang members and his illegal business. The movie catches interest and thrills. All in all the film is nice. Chinatown songs are also very good. Here are the old Hindi songs of the movie:
Chinatown was directed by Shakti Samanta in the year 1962. Music of the movie is given by Ravi. Chinatown songs are sung by Asha Bhosle, Frank Fernand, Minu Puroshottam, Mohammed Rafi and others. The movie stars Shammi Kapoor, Shakila and Helen play the lead roles.
Chinatown is counted under the genre of action and thriller. It shows the Shammi Kapoor, one is a simple character who lives in Darjeeling and is a singer. He is in love with a beautiful girl, Rita who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman Rai Bahadur. She also loves her but her father wants her to marry to a rich guy. And other character is Mike, who is a gangster of Calcutta and is caught by police. He refuses to tell any information about her fellow gang members and his illegal business. The movie catches interest and thrills. All in all the film is nice. Chinatown songs are also very good. Here are the old Hindi songs of the movie:
Chhoti Si Mulaqat was directed by was directed by Alo Sircar int he year 1967. Music of the movie is given by the famous duo Shankar and Jaikishan. Chhoti Si Mulaqat songs are sung by Asha Bhosle, Suman Kalyanpur, Mohammed Rafi and others. The movie stars Vyjayanthimala, Uttam Kumar and Rajendra Nath play the lead roles.
Chhoti Si Mulaqat is a nice movie and is counted under the genre of drama and romance. The movie shows the story of child marriage and its consequences. Shankar's mother marries her daughter o the pleas of her dying husband to a young child. Both children are under age and don't even realize what marriage means. Soon, Shankar dies and the girl grows to become old, wise and beautiful. She falls in love with a guy named Ashok. Ashok also likes him. They want to marry. But then she comes to know that she has been already married to a boy in her childhood. Every one is then surprised. What happens next? It is the story. Overall, the movie is good. Chhoti Si Mulaqat songs are also very nice.
Chhoti Si Mulaqat was directed by was directed by Alo Sircar int he year 1967. Music of the movie is given by the famous duo Shankar and Jaikishan. Chhoti Si Mulaqat songs are sung by Asha Bhosle, Suman Kalyanpur, Mohammed Rafi and others. The movie stars Vyjayanthimala, Uttam Kumar and Rajendra Nath play the lead roles.
Chhoti Si Mulaqat is a nice movie and is counted under the genre of drama and romance. The movie shows the story of child marriage and its consequences. Shankar's mother marries her daughter o the pleas of her dying husband to a young child. Both children are under age and don't even realize what marriage means. Soon, Shankar dies and the girl grows to become old, wise and beautiful. She falls in love with a guy named Ashok. Ashok also likes him. They want to marry. But then she comes to know that she has been already married to a boy in her childhood. Every one is then surprised. What happens next? It is the story. Overall, the movie is good. Chhoti Si Mulaqat songs are also very nice.
Chhote Nawab was directed by S A Akbar in the year 1961. Music of the film is given by Rahul Dev Burman. Chhote Nawab songs are sung by Shamshad Begum, Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar. The movie stars Ameeta, Mehmood and Johnny Walker play the lead roles.
Chhote Nawab shows the story of a milk drinker, childish boy named Chhote Nawab. He was born of 29th February and lived a wealthy life style with his widowed farther, his sister and her husband Safdar. Chhote Nawab's father faces a business loss and heavy debts which he couldn't bear and passes away. Safdar treats Chhote Nawab like a servant, he beats and abuses him. Finally he kicks him our of the house. Then Chhote Nawab is accepted by a man who was his father's friend. He arranges Chhote's marriage with his daughter because of his wife. Then they move to Calcutta. There Chhote Nawab who has a mind of 5year like child is taught and educated. Within a year he behaves like normal and starts romancing his wife. Moreover, he starts making money, but things began to change after that. What happens then? It is interesting. Overall, the movie is fine and worth watching. Chhote Nawab songs are also very good.
Chhote Nawab was directed by S A Akbar in the year 1961. Music of the film is given by Rahul Dev Burman. Chhote Nawab songs are sung by Shamshad Begum, Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar. The movie stars Ameeta, Mehmood and Johnny Walker play the lead roles.
Chhote Nawab shows the story of a milk drinker, childish boy named Chhote Nawab. He was born of 29th February and lived a wealthy life style with his widowed farther, his sister and her husband Safdar. Chhote Nawab's father faces a business loss and heavy debts which he couldn't bear and passes away. Safdar treats Chhote Nawab like a servant, he beats and abuses him. Finally he kicks him our of the house. Then Chhote Nawab is accepted by a man who was his father's friend. He arranges Chhote's marriage with his daughter because of his wife. Then they move to Calcutta. There Chhote Nawab who has a mind of 5year like child is taught and educated. Within a year he behaves like normal and starts romancing his wife. Moreover, he starts making money, but things began to change after that. What happens then? It is interesting. Overall, the movie is fine and worth watching. Chhote Nawab songs are also very good.
Chhoo Mantar was directed by M. Sadiq in the year 1956. Music of the movie is given by O P Nayyar. Chhoo Mantar songs are sung by Geeta Dutt, Mohammed Rafi and others. The movie stars Karan Dewan, Johnny Walker and Shyama play the lead roles.
Chhoo Mantar is counted under the genre of comedy movies. The movie shows the story of a young man who is a trouble maker, unemployed, a slacker and a flirt. His name his Baiju. Since he causes troubles (though in hilarious ways) the villagers asks his father to throw him out of the village which he does. After leaving the village he comes to a castle of a king who has a very beautiful daughter. Baiju stops in front of her balcony so that he can see a sight of her astonishing beauty. The king didn't like it, he orders his men to throw him in the sea. But Baiju swims and after struggling comes back to castle to admire her beauty. The King then makes a deal that he will give his daughter to Baiju if he earns ten lac rupees in three months and if he is not able to do so the loss will be unbearable. What happens then? Does Baiju able to complete the challenge and win his love? It is the story. Overall, the movie is awesome. Chhoo Mantar songs are also very nice.
Chhoo Mantar was directed by M. Sadiq in the year 1956. Music of the movie is given by O P Nayyar. Chhoo Mantar songs are sung by Geeta Dutt, Mohammed Rafi and others. The movie stars Karan Dewan, Johnny Walker and Shyama play the lead roles.
Chhoo Mantar is counted under the genre of comedy movies. The movie shows the story of a young man who is a trouble maker, unemployed, a slacker and a flirt. His name his Baiju. Since he causes troubles (though in hilarious ways) the villagers asks his father to throw him out of the village which he does. After leaving the village he comes to a castle of a king who has a very beautiful daughter. Baiju stops in front of her balcony so that he can see a sight of her astonishing beauty. The king didn't like it, he orders his men to throw him in the sea. But Baiju swims and after struggling comes back to castle to admire her beauty. The King then makes a deal that he will give his daughter to Baiju if he earns ten lac rupees in three months and if he is not able to do so the loss will be unbearable. What happens then? Does Baiju able to complete the challenge and win his love? It is the story. Overall, the movie is awesome. Chhoo Mantar songs are also very nice.
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