An interesting feature of this year’s Khazana ghazal festival, held at the Trident Nariman Point, was the allotment of the slot for a new poet. Other highlights were the tributes to legendary singer ...

To celebrate the rich musical legacy of late music legend Mohammed Rafi in his centenary year and remember late tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain ghazal legend Pankaj Udhas, several musicians will ...

Legendary Mohammed Rafi has been one of those singers who changed the course of Indian music through his soul-stirring voice. From romantic ghazals to qawallis, he garnered his own fan base. Mohammed ...

Mohammed Rafi, who passed away on July 31, 1980, was what a playback singer should ideally be - in one word, versatile. He could warble ghazals as soulfully as Talat Mahmood could, but infuse more ...

PM Modi's last Mann Ki Baat program of the year 2024 was dedicated to the last artists of the entertainment world. The PM remembered Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Tapan Sinha ...

IMAGE: Mohammed Rafi with his wife Bilquis, and children Yasmin, Shahid and Nasreen. 'Laxmikant-Pyarelal called upon Abba to ask him to sing this ghazal. "Please sing this ghazal for us. The producer ...

Legendary Indian playback singer Mohammed Rafi died on July 31, 1980. On the occasion of his 36th death anniversary falling on this Sunday, we share some memorable songs of the singer. Born on ...

Music was his religion, even as he prayed five times a day as a devout Muslim. In his songs it was faith straddling the mosque and the temple which came alive. He sang of the sanctity of Ramadan and ...

The 24th edition at Trident Nariman Point spotlighted new poets, honored Mohammed Rafi and Zakir Hussain, and showcased rising singers through the Khazana Talent Hunt An interesting feature of this ...