He had a voice as soft as velvet. His singing brought out the emotion of every song that came his way. Mohammed Rafi remains one of India’s most loved singers. On his 45th death anniversary (July 31), ...

He was born a century ago on December 24, 1924, and yet the songs sung by the iconic singer feel contemporary even after all these years, as if he never went away. Rafi, who died in 1980 at the age of ...

As the world marks the 101st birthday of Mohammed Rafi on December 24, one man at Tirur celebrates it as a deeply personal festival. Saifullah Cholakkal does not merely listen to Rafi. He lives with ...

Mohammad Rafi is often called the “Voice of God”, a title famously bestowed on him by the renowned Bollywood director/producer Manmohan Desai. This was a testament to Manmohan Desai’s deep admiration ...

Bollywood music has long been a source of inspiration for Hollywood, but few influences have been as unexpected and vibrant. Indian songs have been incorporated into some of the most memorable scenes ...

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming ...

At one stage in the 60s, Indian playback singer Mohammed Rafi was the regular singing voice of Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Joy Mukherjee, Biswajit, Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor ...

Mohammed Rafi was India's most renowned singer, and December 24 marks his 100th birth anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone of the legendary artist, here is an interesting fact about him. Rafi ...

Sonu Nigam took the stage in Dubai, honoring the legendary Mohammed Rafi during a special gala for his 101st birthday. Enthralling the crowd with an array of Rafi's beloved songs, Nigam articulated a ...

On Mohammed Rafi’s 101 st birth anniversary today, the team at Filmfare’s archives has toiled to get you the most un-heard of stories and factoids from the legendary singer’s career. We dare you the ...

Bollywood music has found its way into Hollywood films. Indian songs appear in movies like Ghost World and Inside Man. These tracks build cultural bridges. They introduce Western audiences to India's ...