On Rafisahab birth anniversary it can be said he gave the biggest hits in the lives of biggest stars of bollywood.

On Rafisahab birth anniversary it can be said he gave the biggest hits in the lives of biggest stars of bollywood. By: Dr Souvik Chatterji Rafisahab is remembered all over the world on his birth anniversary on 24th December 2023. All the heroes of Indian film industry rose to fame due to their combination with Rafisahab. Mughal –I –Azam was the greatest blockbuster of Tragedy King Dilip Kumar Sahab in 1960. Rafisahab sang the song “zindabad zindabad aye muhabbat zindabad”. Kohinoor was the second biggest hit of Dilip Kumar sahib where Rafisahab sang “madhuban me radhika nachere” and “do sitaron ka zameen par hai Milan aaj ki raat” Baiju Bawra and Barsaat Ki Raat were the greatest blockbuster of Bharat Bhushanji in 1952 and 1960. Rafisahab sang the songs “man tarpat hari darshan ko aaj” and “zindagi bhar nahi bhulegi wo barsaat ki raat”. Sangam and Mere Mehboob were the greatest blockbusters of Rajender Kumarsahab in 1964 and 1963. Rafisahab sang the songs “ki tum naraaz nahi hona” and “mere mehboob tuhe meri muhabbat ki kasam”. Ek Musafir Ek Haseena was the biggest hit film of Joy Mukherjee sahib in 1962. Rafisahab sang the song “phir tere shahar me” and “bahut shukhriya bari meherbani”. Taj Mahal was the biggest hit film of Pradeep Kumar sahib in 1963. Rafisahab sang the song “jo wada kiya wo nibhana parega” and “jo baat tujh me hai”. Chaudavi Ka Chand was the biggest hit film of Guru Dutt sahib in 1960. Rafisahab sang the song “chaudavi ka chand ho yaa aftaab ho”. Jungli was the greatest hit film of Shammi Kapoorsahab in 1961. Rafisahab sang the song “ehsaan tera hoga mujhpar” Mere Sanam was the greatest hit film of Biswajeetji in 1965. Rafisahab sang the song “pukarta chala hoon ma” and “humdum mere maan bhi jayo”. Guide was the greatest hit film of Dev Anandsahab in 1965. Rafisahab sang the song “din dhal jaye” and “tere mere sapne”. Jab Jab Phool Khile was the greatest hit film of Shashi Kapoorji in 1965. Rafisahab sang the song “pardesiyon se na ankhiyan milana”. Farz was the greatest hit film of Jeetenderji in 1967. Rafisahab sang the song “baar baar din ye aye” and “mast baharon ka mai aashiq”. Mera Saya was the greatest hit film of Sunil Duttsahab in 1966. Rafisahab sang the song “aap ke pehlu me aakar ro liye”. Mera Gaon Mera Desh was the greatest hit film of Dharmenderji in 1971. Rafisahab sang the song “kuch kehta yeh sawan”. Neelkamal was the greatest hit film of Raj Kumarji in 1968. Rafisahab sang the song “tujhko pukare mera pyar”. Gumnaam was the greatest hit film of Manoj Kumarji in 1965. Rafisahab sang the songs “jaane chaman shola badan” and “ek larki hai jisne jeena mushkil kar diya” Rafisahab is remembered all over the world on his death anniversary on 31st July 2023. Every music director and composer between 1940s to 1970s rose to fame due to their association with Rafisahab. Naushad Ali Sahab’s greatest hit song was “o duniya ke rakhwale” in the film Baiju Bawra sung by Rafisahab in 1952. Bharat Bhushanji gave lips in the cult song. Incidentally Naushad Alisahab received filmfare award once in 1953 for the film Baiju Bawra. Naushad sahib received BFJA award for Dilip Kumar film music in Ganga Jumna. Rafisahab sang landmark songs like “nain lad jaihe o manwama”, “o chalia re chalia re man mei hamaar” to name a few. Shankar Jaikishansahab received 9 filmfare awards. Out of that they received filmfare award in film Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi with lead role of Raj Kumarsahab in 1961 due to Rafisahab song “jane kahan gaye”. In 1963 SJ received filmfare award in film Professor. There were many landmarks songs of Rafisahab for Shammi Kapoorji like “awaaz deke hume tum bulayo”, “ae gulbadan ae gulbadan”, to name a few. In 1967 SJ received filmfare award in Rajender Kumar film Suraj. Rafisahab sang many landmark songs like “baharon phool barsao”, “itna hai tumse pyar mujhe”, “kaise samjhayun”, “gustaqi maaf” to name a few. Rafisahab won best filmfare male playback singer award for Rajender Kumar film Sasural for the song “teri pyari pyari surat ko” composed by Shankar Jaikishansahab. The biggest hit song composed by Shankar Jaikishanji was “ki tum naraaz na hona” in film Sangam sung by Rafisahab for Rajender Kumarsahab. Roshanlal Nagrath sahab received filmfare award for Pradeep Kumar film Taj Mahal in 1964. Rafisahab many landmark songs like “jo wada kiya ho”, “jo baat tujh me hai” “pao chul lene do” to name a few in the film. Rafisahab received Sur Singer award in 1964 for Pradip Kumar film Chitralekha. The music director was Roshansahab and song was “man re tu kahe na dhir dhare” The biggest hit song composed by Roshanlal Nagrathji for Rafisahab was “man re tu kahe na dhir dhare” in film Chitralekha where Pradip Kumarsahab gave lips. OP Nayyarsahab received filmfare award in 1958 for Dilip Kumar film Naya Daur. Rafisahab sang many landmark songs in the film like “ure jab jab zulfen teri”, “maang ke saath tumhara”, “aana ho to aa”, “saathi haath barana” to name a few. The biggest hit song composed by OP Nayyarsahab was “pukarta chala hoon mai” sung by Rafisahab in 1965 where Biswajeetji gave lips. Salil Choudhurysahab received filmfare award in 1959 for Dilip Kumar film Madhumati. Rafisahab sang the landmark song “tute hue khwabon me” and “jangal me mor nacha” in the film. Ravi Shankar Sharma sahab received filmfare award in 1962 for Rajender Kumar film Gharana. Rafisahab sang the landmark song “husnwale tera jawab nahi”. Rafisahab also won best male playback singer award for the song “chaudavi ka chand” composed by Ravisahab in Guru Dutt film Chaudavi Ka Chand. The biggest hit song of Ravi Shankar Sharmaji for Rafisahab was “Chaudavi ka chand ho” in film Chaudavi ka chand where Guru Duttsahab gave lips. Madanmohansahab received national award for Sanjeev Kumar film Dastak in 1970. Rafisahab sang the song “tumse kahoon ek baat”. The biggest hit song composed by Madanmohansahab for Rafisahab included “kar chale hum fida jaan o tan saathiyo” in film Haqeekat in 1964. Laxmikant Pyarellalji received filmfare award in film Dosti in 1965. Rafisahab sang landmark songs like “chahunga mai tujhe”, “rahi manwa dukh ki chinta”, “koi jab raah nap aye”. Rafisahab son best male playback singer award for the song “chahunga mai tujhe”. Rafisahab received national award in Rishi Kapoor film Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi. The song was “kya hua tera wada” composed by RD Burmansahab. Khayyamsahab shot to fame with Rafisahab song “jane kya dhoonti rehti yeh ankhe mujhme” in film Shola Aur Shabnam. Jaidevsahab rose to fame with Rafisahab song “mai zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya”in film Hum Dono. Chitraguptji rose to fame with Rafisahab song “chal ur ja re panchi” in film Bhabhi. Kalyanji Anandji rose to fame with Rafisahab song “pardesiyon se na ankhiya milana” in film Jab Jab Jab Phool Khilen. Ghulam Mohammadsahab rose to fame with Rafisahab song “chalo dildar chalo” in film Pakizaa. Iqbal Qureshi sahib rose to fame with Rafisahab song “subah na ayi” in film Cha Cha Cha. GS Kohlisahab rose to fame with Rafisahab song “agar mai puchu jawab doge” in film Shikari. Sonik Omi sahib rose to fame with Rafisahab song “dil ne phir yaad kiya” in film Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya. Usha Khannaji rose to fame with Rafisahab song “dil deke dekho” in film Dil Deke Dekho. Rafi's Baharon Phool Barsao was voted the most popular Hindi song in a BBC Asia Network poll commemorating 100 years of Hindi Cinema. In a CNN-IBN survey in 2013, he was voted the greatest voice of Hindi Cinema. In 2001, Rafi was named as the "best singer of the millennium" by Hero Honda and Stardust magazine. Rafisahab films and songs require restoration.