Legendary Mohammed Rafi was a force to reckon with in the 1960s -- more so, when he sung romantic songs. But he was equally excellent when he sung qawwaalis, or ghazals. Such was his fanbase and ...

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 ...

Mumbai is set to host the 24th annual Khazana ghazal festival on July 18-19, honoring Ustad Zakir Hussain and Mohammed Rafi. This monsoon-themed event, featuring both established and emerging artists, ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is hard to forget Mohammad Rafi. There was the supreme artiste in him. More specifically, there was the voice of God in him, in his renditions of songs. You get a taste of it in the Bahadur Shah ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...