Mohammed Rafi

Mohammed Rafi was a legendary Indian playback singer, born on December 24, 1924, in the small Punjabi village of Kotla Sultan Singh. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest playback singers in Bollywood history, with a career spanning nearly four decades. Rafi sang over 26,000 songs in various Indian languages, including Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and many others. His repertoire included a wide range of genres, from classical to romantic numbers, qawwalis, ghazals, and patriotic songs. He won numerous awards, including a National Award and six Filmfare Awards, and was honored with the Padma Shri in 1967.

Rafi's journey into music began early, influenced by a wandering *fakir* who visited his village. He received musical training from renowned musicians like Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and Feroze Nizami. His breakthrough came when he was noticed by composer Shyam Sunder during a performance in Lahore, leading to his first film song in 1944 for the Punjabi film *Gul Baloch*. Rafi passed away on July 31, 1980, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of music lovers.

Genres

Ghazal

Hindi Pop

Bollywood

Classical

Filmi

Bhajan

Hindustani Classical

Qawwali

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Latest Release

Mohammed Rafi Old Love Songs

Mohammed Rafi

Album - 9 Tracks - Released December 14, 2024