Mohammed Rafi - The Golden Voice - Insaaf Ka Mandir [1969]

A LEGEND of our time, Late Mr. Mohammed Rafi [December 24, 1924 -- July 31, 1980] was a God Given Gift to the WHOLE WORLD, in my humble opinion.

Like in the other countries of the Sub Continent, he was the most popular and much loved singer we have ever known in Sri Lanka too.

Born to a humble family in a village near Amritsar in Punjab (British India), he became THE TOP singer in the Sub Continent.

According to what I have heard from thousands of friendly viewers and some viewers who knew him personally, he was a very humble and down to earth, God fearing human being who always used to help others.

In 1967, he was honoured with the "Padma Shri" by the Government of India.

On Thursday, July 31, 1980, he died at 10:50 p.m., following a massive heart attack.
He was only 56 years old.

THE LORD GIVETH AND LORD TAKETH AWAY!
May his soul Rest In Peace.

The Padma Shri Mohammed Rafi Chowk in the Bandra suburb of Mumbai is named after Rafi.

Lata Mangeshkar quotes on Rafi- " saral man ke insan Rafisab, bahut suriley the, yea meri khus kismati hai ke maine unke saath sabse jada gana gaye. gana kaise bhi wo aise ga lete the ke gana na samajhne wale bhi bah bah kar utht te the. Aise gayak bar bar janam nahi lete."

A documentary about Rafi's life is under production by The Films Division of India.

On September 22, 2007 a shrine to Rafi designed by artist Tasawar Bashir was unveiled in Birmingham. Bashir is hoping that Rafi will attain sainthood as a result.



This video is posted on the occasion of his 86th Birth Anniversary, as a tribute to the Legend.

"Insaaf Ka Mandir" [1969] is an Indian Hindi film directed by B.R. Ishara.
Starring Sanjeev Kumar, Aruna Irani, Nadira, Tarun Bose, Prithviraj Kapoor, Asit Sen and Snehlata.
Music is by Sapan Jagmohan.
Lyrics by Naqsh Lyallpuri........


SOME OF THE AWARDS WON BY LATE MR. MOHAMMED RAFI.

Awards; * 2001 - Rafi was honored with the "best singer of the millennium" by Hero Honda and Stardust magazine in Mumbai on Jan 7, 2001.

Government Awards; * 15Th Aug 1947 - Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru given hug after his song * 1948 - Rafi received a silver medal from the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on the first anniversary of the Indian Independence Day. * 1965 - he was honoured with the Padmashri by the Government of India.

National Film Awards; * 1968 - National Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Neel Kamal composed by Ravi Shankar. * 1977 - National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for "Kya Hua Tera Wada" song in the film Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin), composed by RD Burman, lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.

Filmfare Awards; * 1960 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for "Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho" in the film Chaudhvin Ka Chand * 1961 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for "Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko" in the film Sasural * 1964 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for "Chahunga Mein Tujhe" in the film Dosti * 1966 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for "Baharo Phool Barsao" in the film Suraj * 1968 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for "Dil Ke Jharoke Mein" in the film Brahmachari * 1977 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for "Kya Hua Tera Vaada" in the film Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards; * 1965 - Best Male Playback Singer for Dosti * 1966 - Best Male Playback Singer for Arzoo.........
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[mohamedparvez]

dear friend thanx for posting,great rare song,i have posted in face book,orkut,twitter,rafi saab"s blog,keep it up,take care,

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@mohamedparvez You are most welcome, my dear friend.

May God bless you.

[RealMusicKing]

Hello Yuan and thank very much. Never heard it before but is lovely.

Sapan Jagmohan gave music for this film. Late Rafi Sahib had fresh food prepared daily in front of his house from morning till night everyday for the poor and homeless. He was a true and sincere gift to humanity.

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@RealMusicKing - That is exactly what I too said above about Late Mr. Mohammed Rafi.

"He was a a God Given Gift to the WHOLE WORLD, in my humble opinion.".

Thank you.

[sarju1959]

for became legendery singer as rafi saab must  be good human being u know also mam.

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@sarju1959 - As I have written above, according to the "eye witnesses", Late Mr. Mohammed Rafi was a GEM OF A PERSON!

May his soul Rest In Peace.

[MOHDARIFNAZAR]

Shayar to naheen hoon lekin shayar ki NAZAR payee hai,

woh baat kahe deta hoon jo baat NAZAR aayee hai

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@Shaam44 - You are most welcome, my dear friend Jemal.

[Shaam44]

Yuan ! What a song ! Beautifully and soulfully sung by the legend Rafi ... I love this song !! Sanjeev Kumar died but Mohd Rafi never dies ! His sweet touchy voice is still rocks millions of people around the world... AWESOME.

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@juneg1964 - Thank you my dear friend Dr Arjun.

I too came to know from various sources who have met/known him personally, that he used to help many singers, actors, artists AND unknown poor people even financially when they were in trouble.

Such a good hearted human being!

Even after 30 years of his untimely death, how many millions admired and enjoy his heartening voice all over the world!

That is why I always say that he was a God given gift to the WORLD.

May his soul Rest In Peace.