Rafi was an Indian playback singer. One of the most popular singers of the Hindi film industry, Rafi was notable for his versatility; his songs ranged from classical numbers to patriotic songs, sad lamentations to highly romantic numbers, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans. He was known for his ability to mould his voice to the persona of the actor, lip-synching the song. Between 1950 and 1970, Rafi was the most sought after singer in the Hindi film industry. He received six Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award. In 1967, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India.
Mohammed Rafi died at 10:25 PM on 31 July 1980, following a massive heart attack. His last song was for the movie Aas Paas, which he had recorded with Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Mohammed Rafi died at 10:25 PM on 31 July 1980, following a massive heart attack. His last song was for the movie Aas Paas, which he had recorded with Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Rafi was an Indian playback singer. One of the most popular singers of the Hindi film industry, Rafi was notable for his versatility; his songs ranged from classical numbers to patriotic songs, sad lamentations to highly romantic numbers, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans. He was known for his ability to mould his voice to the persona of the actor, lip-synching the song. Between 1950 and 1970, Rafi was the most sought after singer in the Hindi film industry. He received six Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award. In 1967, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India.
Mohammed Rafi died at 10:25 PM on 31 July 1980, following a massive heart attack. His last song was for the movie Aas Paas, which he had recorded with Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Mohammed Rafi died at 10:25 PM on 31 July 1980, following a massive heart attack. His last song was for the movie Aas Paas, which he had recorded with Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
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