Mohammed Rafi
Indian playback singer (1924–1980)
Mohammed Rafi was an Indian playback singer. He is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of India. Rafi was notable for his versatility and range of voice; his songs varied from fast, peppy numbers to patriotic songs, sad numbers to highly romantic songs, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans to classical songs. He was known for his ability to mould his voice to the persona and style of the actor lip-syncing the song on screen in the movie. He received six Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award in India. In 1967, the Government of India honored him with the fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri. In 2001, Rafi was honoured with the "Best Singer of the Millennium" title by Hero Honda and Stardust magazine. In 2013, Rafi was voted for the Greatest Voice in Hindi Cinema in a CNN-IBN poll.
Songs
114 recordings in this catalogue.
Aan (1952)
- Maan Mera Ehsan — sang
- Dil Mein Chhupake Pyar Ka — sang
- Mohabbat Choome Jinke Haath — sang
- Gao Tarane Man Ke — sang
- Takra Gaya Tumse — sang
Abhimaan (1973)
- 4. Teri Bindiya Re — sang
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
- 2. Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyar — sang
- 3. Taiyabali Pyar Ka Dushman — sang
- 4. Parda Hai Parda — sang
- 5. Shirdi Wale Sai Baba — sang
- 7. Ye Sach Hai Koi Kahani Nahin — sang
Anuraag (1972)
- Tere Nainon Ke Main Deep Jalaoonga — sang
Aradhana (1969)
- Gunagunaa Rahe Hain Bhanvare — sang
- Baghon Mein Bahar Hai — sang
Balika Badhu (1976)
- Yeh Choodiyan Nahin — sang
Benaam (1974)
- Aa Raat Jati Hai Chupke Se — sang
Bombay 405 Miles (1980)
- Ho Gaye Hum Aapke, Kasam Se — sang
Brahmachari (1968)
- Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein — sang · raga Shivaranjani
- Main Gaoon Tum So Jao — sang
- Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche — sang
- Tu Bemisaal Hai — sang
- Mohabbat Ke Khuda — sang
- Chakke Mein Chakka — sang
Chori Chori (1956)
- All Line Clear — sang
Deedar (1951)
- 2 Hue Hum Jinke Liye Barbad I — sang
- 3 Hue Hum Jinke Liye Barbad II — sang
- 4 Naseeb Dar Pe Tera Aazmane Aya Hon — sang
- 5 Meri Kahani Bhoolne Wale — sang
- 6 Dekh Liya Maine Kismat Ka Tamasha — sang
Devdas (1955)
- Manzil Ki Chah Mein — sang
Dil Deke Dekho (1959)
- Bade Hain Dil Ke Kaale — sang
Do Badan (1966)
- Bhari Duniya Mein — sang · raga Bhairavi
- Raha Gardishon Mein Hardam — sang · raga Darbari Kanada
- Naseeb Mein Jiske Jo Likha Tha — sang
Do Kaliyaan (1968)
- Tumhaari Nazar Kyon Khafaa Ho Gai — sang
Dus Lakh (1966)
- Garibon Ki Suno, Woh Tumhari Sunega — sang
- Aa Lag Ja Gale Dilruba — sang
- Ajab Teri Kaarigari Re Kartaar — sang
- Ajab Teri Karigari Re Kartar (2) — sang
- Teri Patli Kamar, Teri Baali Umar — sang
- Teri Patli Kamar Teri Bali Umar — sang
- Duniya Uski Sunti Hai — sang
Faisla (1988)
- Champa Khili Daar, Palak Jhoole Pyaar — sang
Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959)
- Jivan Me Piya Teraa Sath Rahe — sang
- O Haule Haule Ghunghat Pat Khole — sang
Gora Aur Kala (1972)
- Dhoom Mach Gai Dhoom — sang
- Tere Nain Nashe De Pyale — sang
- Too Mere Sapnon Ki Rani Banegi — sang
Grahasti (1963)
- Gaa Mere Man Gaa — sang
- Mere Mehboob Na Ja — sang
Gumnaam (1965)
- Ek Ladkee Hain Jisne Jina Mushkil Kar Diya — sang
Howrah Bridge (1958)
- Mai Jaan Gayi Tujhe Saiya — sang
Hum Dono (1961)
- Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar — sang
- Adhuri Yaad Pyas Chhod Ke — sang
- Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Haalaat Pe — sang
- Main Zindagi Ka Saath — sang
Hum Hindustani (1960)
- Hum Jab Chale To Ye Jahaa Jhume — sang
Inkaar (1977)
- Dil Ki Kali Yun Hi Sada — sang
Insaan (1982)
- Holi Mein Haule Haule Dil Dole — sang
- Saathiya, Tu Mere Sapnon Ka Meet Hai — sang
- Pee Li Thodi Bhang, Tabiyat Huyi Malang — sang
Judaai (1980)
- Apnon Ko Jo Thukrayega — sang
- Mausam Suhane Aa Gaye — sang
Junglee (1961)
- Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe — sang
- Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujh Par — sang
- Mere Yaar Shabba Khair — sang
- Aai Aai Aa Sukoo Sukoo — sang
Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
- Diwana Hua Badal — sang
- Ye Chand Sa Roshan Chehra — sang
- Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein Dil Lene Wale — sang
- Hai Duniya Usi Ki Zamana Usi Ka — sang
- Subhanallah Haseen Chehra — sang
- Kahin Na Kahin Dil Lagana Padega — sang
- Haye Re Haye Ye Mere Hath Tera Haath — sang
Kasme Vaade (1978)
- Mile Jo Kadi Kadi — sang
Khilona (1970)
- Khilona Jaankar Tum To — sang
- Khush Rahe Tu Sadaa — sang
Koshish (1972)
- Soja Baba Mere Sojaa — sang
Kunwara Baap (1974)
- Saj Rahi Gali Meri Maa — sang
Lal Patthar (1971)
- Unke Khayal Aaye To Aate Chale Gaye — sang
Love in Tokyo (1966)
- O Mere Shah-E-Khuban — sang
- Aa Ja Re Aa Zara — sang
- Love In Tokyo — sang
Madhumati (1958)
- Toote Huye Khwabon Ne — sang
- Jangal Mein Mor Nacha — sang
Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)
- Kuchh Kehta Hai Ye Saawan — sang
Mera Saaya (1966)
- Aap Ke Pahloo Mein — sang
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
- 5. Zindagi To Bewafa Hai — sang
Neel Kamal (1968)
- Baabul Ki Duaayein Leti Jaa — sang
- Aaja Tujhko Pukare Mera Pyar — sang · raga Pahadi
- Sharma Ke Yun Na Dekh — sang
Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
- Patthar Ke Sanam — sang
- Tauba Ye Matwali Chaal — sang
Sachaai (1969)
- Ae Dost Mere, Maine Duniya Dekhi Hai — sang
- Mere Gunaah Maaf Kar — sang
- Sau Baras Ki Zindagi Se Achchhe Hai — sang
Sawan Ki Ghata (1966)
- Zulfon Ko Hata Le Chehre Se — sang
- Honton Pe Hansi, Aankhon Mein Nasha — sang
Shehzada (1972)
- O Tere Atharoo Chun Levaan Main — sang
The Burning Train (1980)
- Pal Do Pal Ka Saath Hamara — sang
Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957)
- Tumsa Nahin Dekha — sang
- Chhupnewale Samne Aa — sang
- Jawanian Yeh Mast Mast — sang
- Sar Par Topi Lal — sang
- Dekho Kasam Se — sang
- Aaye Hai Door Se — sang
Yakeen (1969)
- Gar Tum Bhula Na Doge — sang
- Baharon Ki Baraat Aa Gayi — sang
- Yakeen Karlo Mujhe Mohabbat Hai — sang
Zanjeer (1973)
- 1. Deewane Hai Deewanon Ko — sang
Ziddi (1964)
- Teri Surat Se Nahi Milati — sang
- Pyar Ki Manzil Mast Safar — sang
- Janu Kya Mera Dil Ab Kaha — sang
- Champakali Dekho Jhuk Hi Gayi Re — sang
Films
1:53:04
Aakhri Khat (1966)
2:43:28
Aan (1952)
2:55:01
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
2:03:56
Anuraag (1972)
2:37:40
Aradhana (1969)
1:51:28
Balika Badhu (1976)
1:57:10
Benaam (1974)
2:27:14
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan (1959)
1:58:08
Deedar (1951)
3:01:01
Desh Premee (1982)
2:35:34
Devdas (1955)
2:28:09
Dhool Ka Phool (1959)
2:51:09
Dil Deke Dekho (1959)
2:26:07
Dus Lakh (1966)
2:39:14
Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959)
2:50:43
Gopi (1970)
2:17:25
Gora Aur Kala (1972)
2:08:32
Harjaee (1981)
2:20:46
Howrah Bridge (1958)
2:28:45
Hum Dono (1961)
2:28:24
Hum Hindustani (1960)
2:14:23
Inkaar (1977)
2:55:56
Jewel Thief (1967)
2:21:50
Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)
2:36:50
Kala Bazar (1960)
2:36:29
Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
2:33:52
Kasme Vaade (1978)
1:56:22
Koshish (1972)
3:07:13
Kranti (1981)
2:11:35
Kunwara Baap (1974)
2:33:18
Lal Patthar (1971)
2:49:06
Love in Tokyo (1966)
2:44:32
Madhumati (1958)
2:45:18
Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)
4:09:34
Mera Naam Joker (1970)
2:11:17
Mera Saaya (1966)
3:11:19
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
2:59:32
Naseeb (1981)
2:26:32
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)
2:44:28
Rajkumar (1964)
2:49:56
Rajput (1982)
2:51:19
Ram Balram (1980)
2:22:20
Sawan Ki Ghata (1966)
2:37:38
Shagird (1967)
2:46:25
Teesri Manzil (1966)
2:17:10
Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)
2:58:29
Waqt (1965)
2:18:02
Yakeen (1969)
2:19:41
Zanjeer (1973)
2:29:44
Ziddi (1964)
Other known for
- Baiju Bawra (1952) on RLB-Tube
- Barsaat (1949) on RLB-Tube
- Chori Chori (1956) on RLB-Tube
- Apni Azadi Ko Hum Hargis Mita Sakte Nahin (1965) no copy found
- Baharon Phool Barsao (1966) no copy found
- Chadti Jawani Meri Chaal Mastani (1971) no copy found
- Chahunga Main Tujhe (1964) no copy found
- Chura Liya Hai no copy found
- Dil Leke Daga Denge (1957) no copy found
- Jaan Pehechan Ho no copy found
- Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968) no copy found
- Kar chale hum fida no copy found
- Manzil Ki Chah Mein (1955) no copy found
- Mujhe Gale Se Laga Lo (1963) no copy found
- Parda Hai Parda (1977) no copy found
- Saathi Haath Badhana (1957) no copy found
- Tum Se Mori Lag Gayi Ankhiyan (1953) no copy found
- Ude Jab Jab Zulfe Teri (1957) no copy found
- Yeh Ladka Haye Allah no copy found