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Sonu Nigam laments Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya not getting Padma awards

Sonu Nigam said that even though Padwa awards are being given posthumously, the late Kishore Kumar is yet to be honoured. Watch his video here.

Sonu Nigam
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 10:28 AM IST

Delhi sways to the tunes of Rafi's songs

The program 'Sau Saal Pehle' (100 Years Ago), organised to commemorate Mohammed Rafi's birth centenary, refreshed the memories of the legendary singer.

His son, Shahid Rafi, mesmerised the audience with his melodious voice.
Published on Jan 20, 2025 03:45 PM IST

in 2024's last Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi remembers Raj Kapoor, Mohd Rafi, ANR

In 2024, we are celebrating the birth centenary of several film personalities who were instrumental in bringing global recognition to the country, PM Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the last Mann Ki Baat of 2024 on Sunday, Dec 29.(ANI)
Published on Dec 29, 2024 01:35 PM IST
PTI |

PM remembers Raj Kapoor, Mohd Rafi, ANR, Tapan Sinha in 2024's last Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the four icons of Indian cinema in his last Mann Ki Baat address of 2024. Here's what he said.

PM Modi paid tribute to Raj Kapoor and other Indian icons.
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 09:47 PM IST

Singer of all the world, the world of Rafi ‘Saheb’

Mohammed Rafi sang romantic songs, bhajans, qawwalis, comedic numbers, ghazals, semiclassical compositions, laments, “drunk hero” items, and patriotic anthems with comparable gusto and dexterity

Mohammed Rafi with others, Music Director Jagmohan (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 28, 2024 10:46 PM IST

Sonu Nigam performs on Rafi's 100th birth anniversary: I cannot thank God enough

Sonu Nigam performed 54 songs in 3 hours with a 50-member symphony orchestra to mark singer Mohammed Rafi's 100th birth anniversary on December 24 in Mumbai. 

(L-R) Sonu Nigam, Rabbani Mustafa Khan, Shahid Rafi, Firdaus Rafi and Namrata Gupta Khan at Sau Saal Pehle, the Mohammed Rafi 100th birth anniversary tribute show (Photos: Ayush Singhal/HTBS)
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 07:30 PM IST

Rafi@100: Colossus who looms over Hindi music to this day

His silken timbre, a product of classical training and raw talent, would raise him to near-revered status across multiple generations

What set Rafi apart was an uncanny ability to mould his voice to fit the persona of each actor, adapting effortlessly to situation and style. This makes him one of the greatest playback singers in history (HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 04:01 PM IST
ByYasser Usman

Spice of Life | At 100, Rafi’s golden voice remains young

It’s been 44 years since his death in 1980 yet Rafi’s songs are just as popular and most frequently heard over the Vividh Bharati Service of Akashvani Mumbai and All India Radio’s Urdu Service from New Delhi

Mohammed Rafi’s fans in Mumbai and Amritsar are planning to build a memorial in honour of the golden voice of the silver screen. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 09:06 AM IST
ByHarjap Singh Aujla

Rafi@100: Mohammed Rafi is my musical father, says Sonu Nigam

Rafi@100: Mohammed Rafi is my musical father, says Sonu Nigam

Rafi@100: Mohammed Rafi is my musical father, says Sonu Nigam
Published on Dec 21, 2024 01:55 PM IST
PTI |

Sonu Nigam to sing 50 Rafi songs in 3 hours at his 100th birth anniversary show

To pay a tribute to his guru Mohammed Rafi, Sonu Nigam will take the stage at Sau Saal Pehle with a 50-member orchestra to present over 50 songs by the legend.

Sonu Nigam; (right) Mohammed Rafi(Photos: HTBS)
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 04:26 PM IST

Sharmila Tagore sings Aasman Se Aaya Farishta with Sonu Nigam at IFFI. Watch

Sharmila Tagore went down the memory lane during a panel discussion to honour legendary singer Mohammed Rafi's legacy.

Sonu Nigam sings with Sharmila Tagore at IFFI Goa
Published on Nov 27, 2024 02:47 PM IST

Mohammed Rafi's son Shahid Rafi remembers him as loving father at IFFI 2024

Mohammed Rafi's son Shahid Rafi recalled the great singer as a father and as an artist whose voice can never be forgotten.

Mohammed Rafi's son Shahid Rafi recalled the great singer as a father.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 06:10 PM IST

IFFI to celebrate centenaries of Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, ANR, and Mohd Rafi

IFFI to celebrate centenaries of Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, ANR, and Mohd Rafi

IFFI to celebrate centenaries of Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, ANR, and Mohd Rafi
Published on Nov 04, 2024 04:46 PM IST
PTI |

I feel blessed: Sonu Nigam to pay tribute to Rafi on his 100th birth anniversary

In an exclusive chat with us, Sonu Nigam says his guru Mohammed Rafi's centenary birth anniversary will be celebrated like “a festival” at his concert in Mumbai

Sonu Nigam; (right) Mohammed Rafi
Published on Oct 06, 2024 01:01 PM IST

Teachers' Day: Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Amit Trivedi talk about gurus they never met

On Teacher’s Day, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Papon, Amit Trivedi, Shekhar Ravjiani, Shruti Haasan, Akriti Kakar on artistes they never met, but learnt from immensely.

Sonu Nigam, Shaan and Shekhar Ravjiani
Published on Sep 05, 2024 09:34 AM IST

MLA Santosh Sambre: Singing Ram bhajan at Rafi sahab’s home was magical

The politician-musician talks about his love for Mohammed Rafi and how he enjoyed singing the the late veteran's songs

Firdaus Rafi, Santosh Sambre and Shahid Rafi
Published on Jan 22, 2024 06:11 PM IST

AI imagines what Haule Haule would sound like if sung by Mohammad Rafi. Watch

A duo of musicians has shared a video that imagines how Mohammad Rafi would sing Haule Haule. Even Sonu Nigam is impressed.

Mohammad Rafi would have sounded just as perfect for Haule Haule as Sukhwinder Singh.
Published on Oct 05, 2023 04:02 PM IST

Indian busker sings Kya Hua Tera Wada in London. Watch

An Indian busker was recently seen singing Mohammed Rafi's Kya Hua Tera Wada in London. His singing has won the hearts of many.

Indian busker sings Kya Hua Tera Wada in London.(Instagram/@vish.music)
Published on Mar 28, 2023 07:08 PM IST
ByVrinda Jain

When Mohammed Rafi gave away his slippers to a man he saw on Mumbai streets

Mohammed Rafi, one of the greatest Indian singers, died at the age of 55 in July 1980. He was also known for his generous nature.

In addition to his musical talent, Mohammed Rafi was known for his generous nature.
Published on Jul 31, 2022 10:44 AM IST

Kiren Rijiju's daughter sings Mohammed Rafi song, Smriti Irani reacts. Watch

In this video shared on Instagram by Kiren Rijiju, one can see his daughter singing the iconic Mohammed Rafi song - Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan.

Kiren Rijiju's daughter sings Mohammed Rafi's classic Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan in this Instagram video. (Instagram/@kiren.rijiju)
Published on May 30, 2022 02:54 PM IST
BySohini Sengupta

Jawan’s rendition of Mohammed Rafi's patriotic song on Republic Day wins hearts

Republic Day 2022: ITBP took to Twitter to share the video of a jawan singing Mohammed Rafi's patriotic song.

Republic Day 2022: The image, taken from the video, shows the jawan singing Mohammed Rafi's iconic patriotic song.(Twitter/@ITBP_official)
Published on Jan 26, 2022 03:32 PM IST
ByTrisha Sengupta

Mohammed Rafi's son reveals that his father, Kishore Kumar were ‘good friends’

Late singer Mohammed Rafi's son Shahid Rafi has revealed that his father was good friends with singer Kishore Kumar.

Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar were friends.
Published on Dec 25, 2021 05:34 PM IST

Man’s mesmersing voice reminds Anand Mahindra of legendary singer Mohammed Rafi

“We have been waiting for decades for a new Mohammed Rafi. It sounds as if we may have to wait no longer. I couldn’t switch this clip off,” Anand Mahindra tweeted.

The image shows a singer named Saurav Kishen.(Twitter/@Judish Raj)
Published on Sep 12, 2020 08:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByTrisha Sengupta

Delhiwale: Living room of the pigeons

When an airy Central Delhi apartment doubles up as a second home for airborne creatures

Updated on Aug 19, 2020 06:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByMayank Austen Soofi

The Way We Were: Lata and the dawn of the playback era

The first Hindi film playback song was recorded 85 years ago. Take a look at how it acquired the shape it has today.

Crediting playback singers started with Lata Mangeshkar in 1949. Fans clamoured to know who sang Aayega Aanewala from Mahal.(HTArchive)
Updated on Aug 16, 2020 05:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Video shows police training to Mohammad Rafi song in Telangana. Watch

Interestingly, the training was conducted by ASI Mohammed Rafi.

“Hats Off to this Drill Instructor,” says the tweet posted with the video.(Twitter/@AddlCPTrHyd)
Published on Jun 16, 2020 08:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAmrita Kohli

Shubman Gill docked full match fee after altercation with umpire

Shubman Gill got into an altercation with umpire Mohammed Rafi during the Ranji Trophy encounter between Punjab and Delhi.

Shubman Gill in action.(Twitter)
Updated on Jan 09, 2020 10:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Russian military cadets sing Mohammed Rafi’s Aye Watan. Watch

The video, which is now being shared by many, shows a group of young Russian cadets singing a couple of lines from the popular Hindi song “Aye Watan”.

The image shows Russian cadets singing Mohammed Rafi’s Aye Watan.(Twitter)
Updated on Dec 01, 2019 12:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

BHU protests: Paresh Rawal supports Muslim Sanskrit professor, appeals to students to not engage in ‘idiocy’

Actor Paresh Rawal, in a series of tweets, has extended support to the Professor Firoz Khan against whom students of Banaras Hindu University are protesting.

Paresh Rawal has shown support to the Muslim Sanskrit professor in BHU.
Updated on Nov 20, 2019 06:06 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Mumbai | By

Romancing the Moon, Bollywood style

Over the decades, the Hindi film songwriter’s imagination has been to the Moon and back only a few hundred times. The Bollywood shaayar discovered the worth of the Moon long before Elon Musk.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a still from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’s song Chand Chhupa Badal Me. Over the decades, the Hindi film songwriter’s imagination has been to the Moon and back only a few hundred times.(YouTube)
Updated on Aug 25, 2019 11:57 AM IST
New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service
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