News for 'Rafi'

Rafi's Kaise Kategi Zindagi Tere Begair, unplugged

Rafi's Kaise Kategi Zindagi Tere Begair, unplugged

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Reader KS Ramachandran sings his favourite Rafi song.

'Mohd Rafi's work will be loved by people for thousands of years'

'Mohd Rafi's work will be loved by people for thousands of years'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The late legend would have turned 90 today.

Tell us: Did Rafi get his due?

Tell us: Did Rafi get his due?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Should he have been honoured with the Bharat Ratna?

Asian Cup: Rafi left out of India's squad

Asian Cup: Rafi left out of India's squad

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Promising striker Mohammed Rafi got the axe as India on Monday announced a 23-member squad, to be captained by Bhaichung Bhutia, for the Asian Cup football tournament starting on January 7 in Doha, Qatar.

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'Reena stayed in the next building. We fell in love but had to meet secretly because her parents didn't approve of me.' 'I would always be afraid that her parents would get her married off to somebody else.'

The Best Reader Tributes to Rafi

The Best Reader Tributes to Rafi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

We invited readers to send us a video of them singing their favourite Rafi songs as a tribute to the legend on his death anniversary.

Six Mohammad Rafi songs resurface

Six Mohammad Rafi songs resurface

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

The six songs were recorded way back in 1980 under the baton of ace music director Chitragupta for the film Sorry Madam.

The man who kept Rafi on his toes

The man who kept Rafi on his toes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Elitist critics dismissed him as a workhorse compared to singing thoroughbred Mohammed Rafi. For all that, Mahendra Kapoor -- who passed away on September 27 -- stayed the course, with a hoi-polloi following of his own, through 50 years. As a playback artiste of rare mental discipline, Kapoor never really went away.

Demand in LS for Bharat Ratna to Mohd Rafi

Demand in LS for Bharat Ratna to Mohd Rafi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The issue was raised in during Zero hour and supported by several others.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC grab crucial win in Kolkata

ISL: Chennaiyin FC grab crucial win in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Marina Machans, thus, moved to the 10th spot with 21 points, trailing the sixth-placed Bengaluru FC (28) by seven points and keeping their play-off hopes alive.

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.

ISL: In-form Punjab make it three back-to-back wins

ISL: In-form Punjab make it three back-to-back wins

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Goals from Ezequiel Vidal and Filip Mrzljak helped Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 2-0 and make it three wins in a row for the side in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.

Mahindra's Rafi, Steven Dias to join Churchill

Mahindra's Rafi, Steven Dias to join Churchill

Rediff.com12 May 2010

With their management's decision to disband the team, Mahindra United's leading players Mohammad Rafi, Steven Dias and Dharmaraj Ravanan have decided to join Churchill Brothers next season. Churchill, in turn, are likely to lose R Vashum to East Bengal while goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharya and midfielder Ogba Kalu are in talks with newly-crowned I-League champions Dempo.

Space crunch: Rafi, Naushad in 'grave' danger

Space crunch: Rafi, Naushad in 'grave' danger

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

The graves of several luminaries of Hindi cinema, including legendary playback singer Mohammad Rafi and music composer Naushad are in the danger of being dug out to make way for new ones. This is due to the space constraints faced by the Muslim Majlis, the trust which manages the Muslim Kabrastan (Burial ground) in the Santacruz-Juhu area of suburban Mumbai.

Rafi named FPAI Player of the Year

Rafi named FPAI Player of the Year

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Churchill Brothers striker Mohammad Rafi was on Sunday named Indian Player of the Year in the Football Players Association of India awards night in New Delhi on Sunday.

Shabana Azmi: Nawaz Sharif is a big fan of Lataji, Mohd Rafi

Shabana Azmi: Nawaz Sharif is a big fan of Lataji, Mohd Rafi

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.

Chhattisgarh man sent to Laos for 'cyber slavery', 3 held

Chhattisgarh man sent to Laos for 'cyber slavery', 3 held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Police have arrested three persons from Mumbai, including a woman, for allegedly trafficking a man from Chhattisgarh's Durg district for 'cyber slavery' in Laos in southeast Asia and cheating him of Rs 2 lakh, an official said on Wednesday.

When Rafi woke up Ustad Ghulam Ali

When Rafi woke up Ustad Ghulam Ali

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Shankar Mahadevan questions Ustad Ghulam Ali at his first radio interview.

'If anyone has the voice of god, it is Mohammed Rafi'

'If anyone has the voice of god, it is Mohammed Rafi'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

'People say my father was scared of Kishore Kumar. That is untrue. There are so many songs that my father told the composers to let some other singer sing because they too are good.'

Nayanthara-Vignesh's Romantic Holiday

Nayanthara-Vignesh's Romantic Holiday

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Chiranjeevi has a special guest... Tabu turns into a bride... Amy holidays in Budapest...

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

India will play their last pool match against Canada on Saturday.

U-19 World Cup: India eye winning start vs Bangladesh

U-19 World Cup: India eye winning start vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Having won their first trophy in 2002 under Mohammad Kaif, Indian teams have have since gone on to win the U-19 World Cup in 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022.

What Made Yesudas' Voice So Divine

What Made Yesudas' Voice So Divine

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

As Yesudas turns 84 on January 10, Subhash K Jha salutes the legend.

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the BJP.

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.

What Lovely Songs Suman Kalyanpur Sang!

What Lovely Songs Suman Kalyanpur Sang!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

She sang the chartbusters Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche in Brahmachari, Tumse Oh Haseena Kabhi Mohabbat Na Maine Karni Thi in Farz and Ajhu Na Aaye Balma in Saanjh Aur Savera.

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!

'Shammi Kapoor Wanted To Marry Me But...'

'Shammi Kapoor Wanted To Marry Me But...'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'It was not a love affair, it was much more.'

'Every boy in love sings this song'

'Every boy in love sings this song'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'When I heard the tune for Abhi Na Jao I was bowled over.' 'Of course, I never knew it would be such a timeless rage.'

25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.

Odisha Masters badminton: Ayush Shetty advances, Rajawat ousted

Odisha Masters badminton: Ayush Shetty advances, Rajawat ousted

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

In the women's section, defending champion Unnati Hooda, national champion Anupama Upadhyaya, Ashmita Chaliha, Imad Farooqui Samiya, Tasnim Mir reached the pre-quarterfinals.

Why Kishore Kumar Stopped Singing For Abhimaan

Why Kishore Kumar Stopped Singing For Abhimaan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Ever wondered why Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1973 musical Abhimaan, the story of two singers who happened to be married to one another, has three voices singing for Amitabh Bachchan but only one voice, Lata Mangeshkar, for Jaya Bachchan?

Junior Mehmood Passes Away

Junior Mehmood Passes Away

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, who was battling with stage four cancer passed away in Mumbai on Friday.

'I am scared of Sonakshi'

'I am scared of Sonakshi'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'I came into politics to bring a smile on people's faces.'

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Out of over 70,000 personnel, 14,000 will be deployed at and around Kartavya Path for the security of the Republic Day parade, they said.

Shubham's Lovely Gift To Lata Didi

Shubham's Lovely Gift To Lata Didi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The song, he believes, that perfectly epitomises Lata Mangeshkar's spirit is Rahe Na Rahe Hum from the 1996 film, Mamta, that stars Dharmendra, Suchitra Sen and Ashok Kumar.