Kahin se maut ko laao ke gham ki raat kate This nazm is one of those that easily fall off your lips, and even the legend himself was very happy with the lyrics, which is reflected in the soulful way he sang this song.ĥ.
It is said to be one of the greatest examples of romanticism in songs and manages to soothe any heart that listens to it.
This romantic number was to be filmed on Salim Khan in the movie Bachpan, and Rafiji sang so beautifully that his voice continues to haunt us even after ages. Mujhe tumse muhabbat hai magar main kah nahin sakta It is said that Roshan Lal Nagrath asked Anand Bakshi after its recording, “ Recording room mein koi farishta gaa raha tha kya?”ģ. Rafiji did not take a single penny for this song, but his magic flows throughout the lyrics. The somber tone was played very well by Shammi, who cried after listening to this song. Gham-e-hasti se bas begana hota, khudaya kaash main deewana hotaįrom Wallah Kya Baat Hai, this song was to be picturized on Shammi Kapoor, who was well known for his flamboyant style. With one of the longest preludes to a song and with a voice that pierces our soul, this song is every bit as special as the singer himself.Ģ. Unfortunately the film was shelved, and the song was released after Rafiji’s death in 1980. This song holds a special place in Rafiji’s heart, as it was to be played on his best friend Uttam Kumar, the famed Bengali actor. On his birthday, we would like to reminisce about the song Rafi Sahab considered his favorite. With over 7,405 songs in several Indian languages, Rafi sang a total of 4,334 Hindi songs, including legendary songs like Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe, Baharon Phool Barsao, Yeh Reshmi Zulfein, among others. One of the most influential and talented Indian playback singers to ever grace the earth, Rafi’s voice is what we think angels sound like.