Mohammad Rafi`s 96th birthday today

Today (December 24) is the 96th birth anniversary of one of the finest voices, Mohammad Rafi.

Mohammad Rafi was a film playback singer known for many of his notable tracks.

He is known to be one of the greatest and the most notable singers of India from the 50s and to the late 80s.

The legendary singer was known for his versatility and range of voice. During the span of his career, Mohammad Rafi recorded around 7,405 songs in all genres.

Mohammad Rafi recorded his first Hindi song for the film Gaon Ki Gori in the year 1945. He recorded over a thousand Hindi songs for various Bollywood films.

Some of Mohammad Rafi’s most popular songs are Baharon Phool Barsao, Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe, Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein, Churan Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko, Jo Wada Kiya Who Nibhana Padega, Kya Hua Tera Wada and many more.

Apart from romantic Hindi songs, Mohammad Rafi also lent his voice for ghazals.

Some of Rafi’s popular ghazals are Koi Sagar Dil Ko Bahlata Nahin, Hui Sham Unka Khayal Aa Gaya, Bhari Duniya Mein, Mere Mehboob Kahi Aur and Guzre Hain Aaj Ishq Mein Ham.