India Celebrates Mohammed Rafi's 100th Birth Anniversary

The legendary playback singer's vast musical legacy and humanitarian spirit continue to inspire generations.

Mohammed Rafi, born on December 24, 1924, is celebrated as one of India's greatest playback singers, with over 4,400 Bollywood songs to his credit.
Rafi's musical range encompassed lively tracks, romantic ballads, qawwalis, ghazals, patriotic anthems, and devotional songs, making him a versatile icon in Indian cinema.
Known for his humility, Rafi helped struggling musicians and was admired for his charitable acts, including supporting education and marriages for the underprivileged.
Rafi's collaborations with legendary composers like Naushad, S.D. Burman, and Shankar-Jaikishan produced some of Bollywood's most iconic tracks, such as 'Madhuban Mein Radhika Naache Re' and 'Ude Jab Jab Zulfein Teri.'
A biopic on Rafi, to be directed by Umesh Shukla, has been announced by his son Shahid Rafi, with further details expected soon.