Rafisahab songs came 22 times in first 3 places in Binaca Geetmala.

Rafisahab songs were loved by everyone. Here is a mention of the Rafisahab songs which topped Binaca Geetmala from 1954 to 1980. In 1956 Rafisahab song "aye dil hai mushkil" from film CID topped the Binaca Geetmala with lips of Johnny Walker Kumkumji and voice of Rafisahab and Geeta Duttji. OP Nayyarsahab composed music of the film. In 1957 Rafisahab song "zara saamne to aa chaliye" from film Janam Janam Ke Phere topped Binaca Geetmala. Lataji sang the song with Rafisahab. It was composed by SN Tripathi, where lips were given by Manher Desai and Nirupa Royji. In 1957 Rafisahab song "sar jo tera chakraye" from picturized on Johnny Walkersahab in film Pyaasa became 2nd in Binaca Geetmala with music of SD Burmanji and lyrics of Sahir Ludhiyanvisahab. In 1957, Rafisahab song "laal laal gaal" from film Mr X became 3rd in Binaca Geetmala with music of N Duttasahab and lyrics of Majrooh Sultanpurisahab. In 1960 Rafisahab song "zindagi bhar nahi bhulegi woh barsaat ki raat" from film Barsaat Ki Raat topped Binace Geetmala. Roshansahab composed the song and Sahir Ludhianviji wrote the lyrics. Bharat Bhushanji and Madhubalaji were the lead actors of the film. In 1960, Rafisahab song "chaudavi ka chand ho" from film Chaudavi Ka Chand picturized on Guru Duttsahab and Wahida Rehmanji became 2nd with music of Roshanlal Nagrathji and lyrics of Sahir Ludhianviji In 1961, Rafisahab song "teri pyari pyari soorat ko" from film Sasural topped Binaca Geetmala. Shankar Jaiishanji composed the song and Hasrat Jaipurisahab wrote the lyrics. Rajender Kumarsahab and Sarojadeviji gave lips in the songs. In 1961, Rafisahab song "abhi na jayo chor kar" from film Hum Dono picturized on Dev Anandsahab and Sadhnaji and composed by Jaidevji became second in Binaca Geetmala with lyrics of Sahir Ludhianviji In 1962, Rafisahab song "ehsaan tera hoga mujhpar" from film Junglee topped Binaca Geetmala. Shankar Jaikishanji composed the song and Hasrat Jaipuriji wrote the lyrics. Shammi Kapoorsahab and Saira Banuji gave lips. In 1962, Rafisahab song "ab kya misaal doon mai tumhae shabab ki" from film Aarti picturized on Pradeep Kumarsahab and Meena Kumariji became 3rd in Binaca Geetmala with music of Roshanlal Nagrathji and lyrics of Majrooh Sultanpurisahab. In 1963, Rafisahab song "jo wada kiya woh nibhana parega" from film Taj Mahal topped Binaca Geetmala. Roshanji composed the song and Sahir Ludhiyanvi wrote the lyrics. Pradip Kumarji and Beena Royji gave lips in the song which was sung by Lataji also. In 1963, Rafisahab and Suman Kalyanpurji song "dil ek mandir hai" from film Dil Ek Mandir became 2nd in Binaca Geetmala with lips of Raj Kumarsahab Meena Kumariji and music of Shankar Jaikishanji and lyrics of Hasrat Jaipuriji. In 1964, Rafisahab song "yeh mera prematra parkar" from film Sangam picturized on Rajender Kumarji and Vaijayantimalaji became 2nd in Binaca Geetmala with music of Shankar Jaikishanji and lyrics of Hasrat Jaipurisahab. In 1964, Rafisahab and Lataji song "mere mehboob tujhe meri muhabbat ki kasam" picturized on Rajender Kumarsahab and Sadhnaji became 3rd in Binaca Geetmala with music of Naushadsahab and lyrics of Shakeel Badayanisahab. In 1965, Rafisahab song "chahunga mai tujhe saanjh sawere" picturized on Sudhir Kumar in film Dosti became 2nd in Binaca Geetmala with music of Laxmikant Pyarelalji and lyrics of Majrooh Sultanpurisahab. In 1966, Rafisahab song "baharon phool barsao" from film Suraj topped Binaca Geetmala. Shankar Jaikishanji composed the song and Hasrat Jaipuriji wrote the lyrics. Rajender Kumarji and Vyjayantimalaji gave lips. In 1977 Rafisahab song "parda hai parda" from film Amar Akbar Anthony picturized on Rishi Kapoorsahab and Neetu Singhji became 2nd in Binaca Geetmala with music of Laxmikant Pyarellalji and lyrics of Anand Bakshiji. In 1977, Rafisahab song "o meri mehbooba" from film Dharamveer film picturized on Dharmendersahab and Zeenat Amanji became 3rd in Binaca Geetmala with music of Laxmikant Pyarelalji and lyrics of Anand Bakshiji. In 1978, Rafisahab and Lataji song "aadmi musafir hai" from film Apnapan picturized on Jeetenderji Sulakshana Panditji became 2nd in Binaca Geetmala with music of Laxmikant Pyarellalji and lyrics of Anand Bakshiji. In 1978, Rafisahab and Sushma Shresthji song "kya hua tera wada" from film Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi picturized on Tariqsahab and Kajal Kiranji became 3rd in Binaca Geetmala with music of RD Burmansahab and lyrics of Majrooh Sultanpuriji. In 1980, Rafisahab song "dafliwale dafli baja" from film Sargam topped Binaca Geetmala. Laxmikant Pyarellalji composed the song and Anand Bakshiji wrote the lyrics. Rishi Kapoorsahab and Jaya Pradaji gave lips and Lataji sang the song with Rafisahab. In 1981, Rafisahab song "chal chal mere bhai" from film Naseeb picturized on Amitabh Bachan and Rishi Kapoorji became 3rd in Binaca Geetmala with music of Laxmikant Pyarelalji and lyrics of Anand Bakshiji So till 1981, Rafisahab song topped the first 3 places in Binaca Geetmala 22 times. The Male and female version songs of Rafisahab with Lataji and other singers were masterpieces. By: Dr Souvik Chatterji During the 1950s and 1960s there were many landmark male and female version songs created by composers and poets. The version songs of Rafisahab were masterpieces. Shankar Jaikishanji used Rafisahab in the song “ehsan tera hoga mujhpar” for Shammi Kapoorji in film Junglee in 1961. The same song had Lataji effect for Saira Banuji in the film. Roshanji used Rafisahab in the version song in film Barsaat Ki Raat, where the title song composed by Bharat Bhushanji became blockbuster hit. Lataji sang the version song for Madhubalaji in the film. Naushadji used Rafisahb in Rajender Kumarji song “mere mehboob tujhe meri muhabbat ka kasam” in film Mere Mehboob in 1963. Lataji sang the version song for Sadhnaji in the film. Shankar Jaikishanji used Rafisahab for Dharmenderji version of song “gar tum bhula na doge” where Lataji sang the Sharmilaji version. Rafisahab sang Pradip Kumarji song “dil jo na keh saka” composed by Roshanji in film Bheegi Raat in 1965. Meena Kumariji version was sung by Lataji in the film. In film Mamta in 1966, Suchitra Senji song “rahe na rahe hum” was sung by Lataji. The same song in a different version for Ashok Kumarji was sung by Rafisahab and Suman Kalyanpurji. In Shammi Kapoorji film Pagla Kahin Ka, Rafisahab song “tum mujhe bhula na payoge” was very brilliant where Lataji sang the Asha Parekhji version. In Balraj Sahaniji film Bhabhi, Rafisahab song “chal ur ja re pachi” was created was theme song in film Bhabhi composed by Chitraguptji in 1958. Talatji also sang the same song recorded for Bhabhi. In Joy Mukherjeeji film Love in Tokyo, in 1966, Shankar Jaikishanji composed “o mere shahe khuba” sung by Rafisahab. Lataji sang the version song for Asha Parekhji. In Sunil Duttji film Chirag, Rafisahab sang the song “teri ankhon ke siwa” composed by Madanmohansahab. Lataji sang the version song for Asha Parekhji. In Guru Duttji film Aar Paar, in 1954, Rafisahab sang duet song “sun sun sun sun zalima” composed by OP Nayyarji. Geeta Duttji sang the version song for Shyamaji in the same film. The list goes on. The songs really matched the sequences in the films and the composers also utilized the brilliance of Rafisahab and other singers very well.

Happy birthday to stylish star Katrina Kaifji

Happy birthday to Katrina Kaif. The viewers of bollywood films wish happy birthday to Katrina Kaif on 16th July, 2026. In 2019 she has given super hit film Bharat opposite Salman Khan. Her film Tiger Zinda Hai opposite Salman Khan did business more than 339 crores which is her greatest blockbuster ever.

2014 was a successful year for her. Her film Bang Bang opposite Hrithik Roshan became a blockbuster doing 181 crores business. 2013 was a great year for Katrina Kaif. Her film Dhoom 3 opposite Amir Khan did business worth 260 crores and still remains India’s greatest blockbuster. 2012 was a great year for Katrina Kaif with her film Ek Tha Tiger opposite Salman Khan doing business of 199 crores and Jab Tak Hai Jaan opposite Shahrukh Khan doing business of 120 crores. In this month itself in 2011 Katrina Kaif’s new film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was released. She had acted opposite Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and others in this film. Katrina Kaif had remained the uncrowned queen of bollywood films of the last 5 years. Her success in big budget films one after the other had given the number one position and producers and directors had relied upon her while experimenting with various subjects. She was brilliant and gorgeous opposite Salman Khan in the film Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, gave electrifying performance opposite Akshay Kumar in the films Namaste London, Welcome, Singh is Kinng, was sublime opposite Govinda in the film Partner and Akshay Khanna in the film Race. With her gorgeous lips in romantic songs in all these films including “teri ore teri ore”, “allah duhayi hai”, “just chill chill”, etc., youngsters had become mad about her in the last few years. She had also replaced Aishwarya Rai in a number of advertisements and became the brand ambassador herself. Superstars in the past had accepted the fact that reaching the summit of popularity is difficult, but it is more difficult to maintain the popularity. Katrina Kaif had attained the first feat but has to maintain the stardom. In that respect Katrina’s fate was dependent on the success of the film New York. In 2009, her film was getting released for the first time, so lot of viewers have wide expectation from the film. In the film New York, Katrina Kaif had been asked to attend the birthday party by the crew members who were shooting a film in Philadelphia. Katrina was invited along with John Abraham and Kabir Khan. Crew members who came in one car got entry, while the car where Katrina, John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Kabir Khan came, entry was denied. Their identity was required. All of them said that they were popular artists in Indian films. But such identification did not suffice the requirement. By the time, all the actors and actresses were successful to provide their identification, the party was over. The film was related to that subject.Katrina Kaif looked gorgeous as ever just like other films. 2010 opened up well for Katrina Kaif with her film Rajneeti opposite Ranbir Kapoor becoming hit. But her two films opposite Akshay Kumar had miserably failed at box-office, one was Priyadarshan’s film De Dana Dana, while the other was Farah Khan’s film Tees Maar Khan. Bollywood is a strange place. If two films fail in the career of even the number one actress she loses stardom and may lose offer of better roles in future. She has to strike form very soon, may be in 2011 itself. She is earning a lot from endorsement of landmarks brands, but that she is managing only due to her strong box-office presence. She acted opposite Ranbir Kapoor in the film Jagga Jasoos. The viewers expect that Katrina Kaif continue giving hits after hits in 2022. Viewers were waiting for her film Tiger 3 opposite Salman Khan in 2023.Tiger 3 did business of 280 crores in India and 480 crores worldwide.

Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen were uncomparable in film Rajlakkji Srikanto

Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen were brilliant in Rajlakkhi Srikanto. Superstar Uttam Kumar was sublime in the film Rajlakkhi Srikanto. The film had been directed by Haridas Bhattacharya. He had done brilliant job with the classic literature of Sarat Chandra Chatterji. Sarat Chandra Chatterji had written his biography in the stories relating to Srikanto. Rajlakkhi Srikanto was released in 1958. The masses always read the great literature of Sarat Chanda Chatterjee. It was even a bigger risk to make a film where the story is already known. Very significantly Uttam Kumar understood the poetic character of Sarat Chandra Chatterji and depicted the character in style. He went for a hunting expedition after being called by Anil Chatterji. There he met his neighbour Rajlakkhi played by Suchitra Sen. He loved her during infancy. He was shocked to see her become a baijee named Pyari Bai who had her own house in Patna, Bihar. She unfolded her story and said that her father died. Then her mother went to stay in her brother’s house. Her mami got her married to an old man. He wanted to sell her. Suchitra Sen ran from her house and given shelter by a baijee. She taught her music. She earned her living by being baijee. Composer Gyan Prakash Ghosh composed great classical tunes and singer Krishna Ganguly sang very well. Uttam Kumar also tried to live like a sadhu and joined the group of sadhus led by Jahar Ray. But the disease of chicken pox spread in the village, and to help a family of patients Uttam Kumar stayed in the village. But the family left him when he got infected with small pox. At the end of the film Uttam Kumar left for Burma to get a job. But he remained unmarried throughout his life due to the fact that he could not marry Suchitra Sen who played the role of Rajlakkhi. The film did excellent business and the supporting performers in the film did an excellent job including Sishir Batabyal, Haridhan, and others.