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Mohammed Rafi

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Mohammed Rafi

Born December 24, 1924 in Kotla Sultan Singh, Punjab, British IndiaDied July 31, 1980216 films

Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer and one of the most popular singers of the Hindi film industry. Rafi was notable for his voice and versatility; his songs ranged from classical numbers to patriotic songs, sad lamentations to highly romantic numbers, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans. He was known for his ability to mould his voice to the persona of the actor, lip-synching the song on screen in the movie. Between 1950 and 1970, Rafi was the most sought after singer in the Hindi film industry. He received six Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award. In 1967, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India.

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Essential films

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Filmography

216 films
  1. 2023Next, PleaseSongs
  2. 2017Fukrey ReturnsPlayback Singer
  3. 1983Sassi PunnuPlayback Singer
  4. 1981Zamaane ko Dikhana haiPlayback Singer
  5. 1981Aas PaasPlayback Singer
  6. 1980DostanaPlayback Singer
  7. 1980Chambal Ki KasamPlayback Singer
  8. 1980Man PasandPlayback Singer
  9. 1980Yeh Kaisa Insaf?Playback Singer
  10. 1980SwayamvarPlayback Singer
  11. 1980AashaPlayback Singer
  12. 1980The Burning TrainPlayback Singer
  13. 1980Aap Ke DeewanePlayback Singer
  14. 1980Ganga Aur SurajPlayback Singer
  15. 1980Kali GhataPlayback Singer
  16. 1979SuhaagPlayback Singer
  17. 1979YuvraajPlayback Singer
  18. 1979Kaala PattharPlayback Singer
  19. 1979Duniya Meri Jeb MeinPlayback Singer
  20. 1979KartavyaPlayback Singer
  21. 1979Gautam GovindaPlayback Singer
  22. 1979ShaayadPlayback Singer
  23. 1978JunoonPlayback Singer
  24. 1978Heeralaal PannalaalPlayback Singer
  25. 1978Amar ShaktiPlayback Singer
  26. 1978Apna KhoonPlayback Singer
  27. 1978Do MusafirPlayback Singer
  28. 1978Rahu KetuPlayback Singer
  29. 1978AahutiPlayback Singer
  30. 1978Akbar Saleem AnarkaliPlayback Singer
  31. 1978GharPlayback Singer
  32. 1977CharandasPlayback Singer
  33. 1977Doosara AadmiPlayback Singer
  34. 1977Farishta Ya QatilPlayback Singer
  35. 1977Chakkar Pe ChakkarPlayback Singer
  36. 1977Ek Hi RaastaPlayback Singer
  37. 1977Amar Akbar AnthonyPlayback Singer
  38. 1977Chor SipaheePlayback Singer
  39. 1977PaapiPlayback Singer
  40. 1977Immaan DharamPlayback Singer
  41. 1977Do CheherePlayback Singer
  42. 1977Adha Din Adhi RaatPlayback Singer
  43. 1977Shankar HussainPlayback Singer
  44. 1976FakiraPlayback Singer
  45. 1976Naach Uthe SansaarPlayback Singer
  46. 1975ZorroPlayback Singer
  47. 1975SholayPlayback Singer
  48. 1975Aakhri DaaoPlayback Singer
  49. 1975Chupke ChupkePlayback Singer
  50. 1975AandhiPlayback Singer
  51. 1975Prem KahaniPlayback Singer
  52. 1975AnariPlayback Singer
  53. 1974Haath Ki SafaiPlayback Singer
  54. 1974InsaaniyatPlayback Singer
  55. 1974Geetaa Mera NaamPlayback Singer
  56. 1974Chor Machaye ShorPlayback Singer
  57. 1974Chhote SarkarPlayback Singer
  58. 1974VachanPlayback Singer
  59. 1974Ujala Hi UjalaPlayback Singer
  60. 1974Bhagat Singh, the Immortal MartyrPlayback Singer
  61. 1973NainaPlayback Singer
  62. 1973ZanjeerPlayback Singer
  63. 1973HeeraPlayback Singer
  64. 1972Jangal Mein MangalPlayback Singer
  65. 1972SazaaPlayback Singer
  66. 1972SanjogPlayback Singer
  67. 1972Pyar DiwanaPlayback Singer
  68. 1972RivaajPlayback Singer
  69. 1971UphaarPlayback Singer
  70. 1971JwalaPlayback Singer
  71. 1971AdhikarPlayback Singer
  72. 1971Homaye Sa'adatPlayback Singer
  73. 1971Ek PaheliPlayback Singer
  74. 1971Woh Din Yaad KaroPlayback Singer
  75. 1971PatangaPlayback Singer
  76. 1971Scattered PearlsPlayback Singer
  77. 1971CaravanPlayback Singer
  78. 1970DastakVocals
  79. 1970Bombay TalkiePlayback Singer
  80. 1970Sachaa JhuthaVocals
  81. 1970Thalla? PellamaPlayback Singer
  82. 1970Jeevan MrityuVocals
  83. 1970Bhai-BhaiPlayback Singer
  84. 1970Rootha Na KaroPlayback Singer
  85. 1970My LovePlayback Singer
  86. 1970HumjoliPlayback Singer
  87. 1970Suhana SafarPlayback Singer
  88. 1970Heer RaanjhaVocals
  89. 1969Pyasi ShaamPlayback Singer
  90. 1969Ustad 420Playback Singer
  91. 1969IntaquamPlayback Singer
  92. 1969Pyar Ka MausamPlayback Singer
  93. 1969Jahan Pyar MileyPlayback Singer
  94. 1969Raja SaabPlayback Singer
  95. 1969Ek Shriman Ek ShrimatiPlayback Singer
  96. 1969DoliPlayback Singer
  97. 1969WarisPlayback Singer
  98. 1969Bhai BahenPlayback Singer
  99. 1969Nannha FarishtaPlayback Singer
  100. 1968AabrooPlayback Singer
  101. 1968SunghurshVocals
  102. 1968KanyadaanPlayback Singer
  103. 1968Haseena Maan JaayegiPlayback Singer
  104. 1968AadmiPlayback Singer
  105. 1968ShikarPlayback Singer
  106. 1968Aanchal Ke PhoolPlayback Singer
  107. 1968Kahin Aur ChalPlayback Singer
  108. 1967NoorjehanPlayback Singer
  109. 1967ArundhatiPlayback Singer
  110. 1967Gunahon Ka DevtaPlayback Singer
  111. 1967Bahu BegumPlayback Singer
  112. 1967Aamne-SaamnePlayback Singer
  113. 1966SurajPlayback Singer
  114. 1966Pyar Kiye JaaPlayback Singer
  115. 1966Yeh Raat Phir Na AaygiPlayback Singer
  116. 1966BiradariPlayback Singer
  117. 1966Neend Hamari Khwab TumharePlayback Singer
  118. 1966SmugglerPlayback Singer
  119. 1966Love and MurderPlayback Singer
  120. 1966Dil Diya Dard LiyaPlayback Singer