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A Day with Mohammed Rafi

While it is impossible to pin a particular style on Mohammed Rafi, there was always something extra special about his songs that had a touch of the classical, says Prakash Dharmarajan. This piece celebrates the ‘classical’ side of Rafi through his romantic songs.

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A Day with Mohammed Rafi

There was always something extra special about Mohd Rafi's songs. Prakash Dharmarajan celebrates the ‘classical’ side of Rafi through his romantic songs.

An Ode to Mohammed Rafi

The only way to understand what Mohammed Rafi meant to Hindi film music is to try and imagine what this would have been without Rafi’s contribution, says NS Rajan

The A-Z of Rafi

On Rafi's 100th birth anniversary, Anuradha Warrier offers a curated list of Rafi songs that spans the letters of the English alphabet

Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukaar — A Sizzling Potpourri of Fun and Romance

On Dev Anand's 100th Birth Anniversary, we revisit Dil ka bhanwar kare pukaar — an exquisite romantic song, emoted and picturised to perfection.

Jaane Kya Dhoondti Rehti Hai: Of a World Where Love Is Incinerated

Anand Desai and Antara explore the smoldering nazm of Shola Aur Shabnam, written by Kaifi Azmi, composed by Khayyam and sung by Mohd Rafi.

Ten Songs of Mohd. Rafi We Could Not Include in ‘Gaata Rahe Mera Dil’

Balaji Vittal lists 10 songs of Rafi Sahib which he and his co-author Anirudha Bhattacharjee would have loved to include in their book Gaata Rahe Mera Dil.

Love is… Claiming Rights: Teri Zulfon Se Judaai to Nahin Mangi Thi

Attitude speaks, sings & wins hearts as Dev Anand reminds Asha Parekh of his love, right and desire in Teri zulfon se. Anand Desai & Antara explore the nuances.

Sukh Ke Sab Saathi: 10 Songs of Mohd Rafi with Kalyanji-Anandji

As a birth anniversary tribute, we pick 10 Songs of Mohd Rafi with Kalyanji-Anandji. Together they created songs which we hum and enjoy to this day.

The Tender Musical Tête-à-tête in Chupke Se Mile (Genius of SD Burman)

SD Burman was the master in creating compositions tailor made for the situation. Anand Desai and Antara explore the innovations in this beautiful duet.

Tere Mere Sapne Ab Ek Rang Hain – Eternal Melodies of SD Burman-Rafi

Remembering SD Burman with the evergreen melodies he gave to Mohammad Rafi, we pay a special tribute to maestro whose music continues to enthrall.

Jaao Mere Siva Tum Kahan Jaaoge – Remembering Rafi through Rahul Dev Songs

Peeyush Sharma walks the less travelled path in this direct dil se tribute to Mohd Rafi, listing hidden gems this iconic singer created with RD Burman.

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