Mohammed Rafi - A Lifestory
The Golden Voice of India, Forever Echoing in Our Hearts
Mohammed Rafi, born on December 24, 1924, in Kotla Sultan Singh near Amritsar, grew up with a passion for music, nurtured by his brother Hamid. Rafi trained under Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan in Lahore before moving to Bombay in 1944, where he began his illustrious playback singing career. Known for his versatility, Rafi delivered timeless classics across genres, collaborating with legends like Naushad, Shankar-Jaikishan, and R.D. Burman. Despite facing competition from Kishore Kumar in the 1970s, Rafi made a remarkable comeback and was celebrated for his humility, generosity, and deep emotional connection with music. He recorded over 7,000 songs, often sang without charging struggling composers, and remained humble despite his immense fame. His story still inspires singers and shows how music can last and touch people's hearts.
