December 14, 2023 / 07:53 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

Mohammed Rafi

Singer

Born : 24/11/1924 Death : 31/07/1980

Birth Place : Punjab

Spouse : Bilquis Bano

Biography:

Mohammed Rafi was a famous singer in India. He was born on December 24, 1924, in Punjab, which is now in Pakistan. He moved to Mumbai in the 1940s to become a playback singer for movies.

Rafi sang songs in many styles, like classical, romantic, and patriotic. He was really good at changing his voice to match different actors and situations in movies. He worked with many famous music directors and sang numerous hit songs that people still love today.

Some of his popular songs include “Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho,” “Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho,” and “Baharon Phool Barsao.” He won several awards for his singing, including Filmfare Awards.

Rafi was known for his amazing voice and ability to bring emotion into his songs. He passed away on July 31, 1980, but his songs are still cherished by millions of people and his legacy as one of India’s greatest singers lives on.

More Details

Name	Mohammed Rafi
Date of Birth	24/11/1924
Date of Death	31/07/1980
Birth Place	Punjab
Religion	Rafi
Height	170 CM
Spouse	Bilquis Bano

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name
Punjabi	Gul Baloch

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
1960	Filmfare	Best Playback Singer	Chaudhvin Ka Chand
1961	Filmfare	Best Playback Singer	Sasural
1964	Filmfare Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Dosti
1966	Filmfare Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Suraj
1968	Filmfare Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Brahmachari
1977	Filmfare Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
1957	Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Tumsa Nahin Dekha
1956	Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Dosti
1966	Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Arzoo
1964	Sur Singer Award	Best Male Playback Singer	Chitralekha
1977	National Film Awards[	Best Male Playback Singer	Hum Kisise Kum Naheen