Mohammed Rafi is easily one of the greatest playback singers of all time. His songs speak to us even today. When it came to varied styles of music, Rafi sahab was a true magician.?
All his songs--a perfect blend of melody, emotions and energy--made us feel alive then and continue to make us feel alive now. A true pioneer in the field, Mohammed Rafi received six Filmfare Awards and was even honoured with a National Film Award.?
'Yun toh humne laakh haseen dekhe hai, tumsa nahi dekha,' is one line that probably describes the beauty of his craft more than it does anything else.
Besides Hindi, he sang in several Indian languages including Konkani, Bhojpuri, Bengali and many others. And, on that note, here are some beautiful lines from his songs to warm your soul.