Bhopal

Musical programme to mark death anniversary of B'wood singer Rafi

Staff Reporter

To observe the death anniversary of the Bollywood’s legendary singer Mohammad Rafi, a musical programme will be organised on Saturday.

The cultural programme will be organised by Nav Ankur Musical Group, Bhopal observing his death anniversary.

It is noteworthy that Nav Ankur musical group organises the cultural musical even in the memory of Mohammad Rafi on his birthday and on his death anniversary.

According to the organiser Ashish Shrivastava, “The programme is dedicated to all time legendary great singer late Mohammad Rafi. It would be worth to recall that Rafi ruled the Indian film industry for more than three decades. Who can forget the melodious songs like Madhuban me Radhika Nache Re, O Dunia Ke Rakhwale, Pathar Ke Sanam and numerous songs which still resonate in the ears of music lovers.”

Further he said, “let it be pop, Qawwali, Bhajan, Gazal, Romantic, Rock-n-Roll, and light music, slow numbers, Sad Songs, Mimicry Songs or fast Songs, Rafi is unbeatable even now.  listening to Rafi is like rowing down a river in a moon light. Through this programme, Nav Ankur introduces fresh voice on the stage and pay homage to great Rafi.”

He says that the music group always organizes the cultural eve to remember the legendry singer and his unforgettable voice.

Mohammad Rafi was a Bollywood playback singer known for his versatility. Between 1950 and 1970, Rafi was the most sought after singer in the Hindi film industry. He received six Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award. In 1967, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India.