Superstar singer Shaan celebrated the legendary Mohammad Rafi’s 102nd birth anniversary in a delightful and personal manner on his social media account.
In a fun video, Shaan engaged his sons in an impromptu quiz about Rafi’s music. He shared, “Hello, we’re out somewhere as a family, and then I realized, today is Mohammed Rafi’s birthday. So I decided to do an on-the-spot quiz with my boys to see how many Rafi songs they know. I was sure they’d know at least five.”
He encouraged them, saying, “Come on guys, I’m giving you the phone; let’s go for it!” He nudged them for the “most obvious one first, not anyone else, the most popular one!” His sons quickly responded with hits like “Chand Mera Dil,” followed by “Kya Hua Tera Vaada” and “Ramaiya Vastavaiya.”
Another song they mentioned was “O Haseena,” to which Shaan joyfully replied, “Yes, O Haseena Zulfon Wali Jaane Jahan, one of the most evergreen Rafi songs!” He praised their selections, stating, “All wonderful Rafi songs.”
As he concluded the tribute, Shaan expressed, “And yes, a very happy birthday to one of the greatest voices the world has ever known. He will always remain one of the greatest voices in the world.”
For those unfamiliar, Mohammad Rafi was born on December 24, 1924, in Amritsar, Punjab. In a remarkably short span of time, he became one of Indian cinema’s most iconic playback singers, with over 5,000 Bollywood songs credited to his name. Rafi left the world on July 31, 1980, due to a heart attack in Mumbai, leaving fans shocked and heartbroken.
Among his many timeless classics that continue to resonate across generations are:
- Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho (Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960)
- Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera (Teesri Manzil, 1966)
- O Haseena Zulfon Wali (Teesri Manzil, 1966)
- Deewana Hua Baadal (Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964)
- Baharon Phool Barsao (Suraj, 1966)
- Dil Ke Jharoke Mein (Brahmachari, 1968)
- Teri Bindiya Re (Abhimaan, 1973)
- Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya (Hum Dono, 1961)
- Kya Hua Tera Vaada (Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, 1977)
- Dafliwale Dafli Baja (Sargam, 1979)
Mohammad Rafi’s legacy remains deeply cherished in the hearts of music lovers everywhere.