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Singer
Mohammed Rafi
Famoose for
Giving Hindi cinema one of its most versatile playback voices.
Baiju Bawra · Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho
- Born
- 24 December 1924
- Birthplace
- Kotla Sultan Singh, India
- Died
- 31 July 1980
More people
Mohammed Rafi
Mohammed Rafi was an Indian singer whose recordings ranged from romantic ballads to devotional and comic songs.
Early life
Punjab
Grew up in a village near Amritsar.
Training
Studied singing before entering the film industry.
Career
- 1940s
Film entry
Began recording and moved to Bombay.
- 1950s–1960s
Leading playback singer
Became a central voice for major actors.
- 1970s
Continued recordings
Sustained his career until his death in 1980.
Selected music
Baiju Bawra
Sang classically influenced film songs.
Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho
Recorded the celebrated title song.
Kya Hua Tera Wada
Won national recognition for the song.
Beyond work
Range
Sang in numerous Indian languages.
Craft
Adapted vocal expression to different actors and situations.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: India Post, Government of India. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
