Image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: sairabanu)

Mumbai (Maharashtra):

Veteran actor Saira Banu has paid tribute to the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi on his beginning anniversary. She recalled his shut affiliation with the good actor Dilip Kumar.

She took to her Instagram tales and shared a throwback image of Dilip Kumar with Mohammed Rafi. The ‘Junglee’ actor wrote within the caption, “Dilip Sahib held a mystical bond with Rafi Bhai, viewing him not merely as a great playback singer but essentially as a part of his own voice. There are numerous anecdotes about this legendary duo, including their visit to the border to entertain our precious Jawans following the Indo-China war. In the coming days, I look forward to unveiling wholesome anecdotes about Rafi Bhai and the moments he added to both Sahib’s and my life. Remembering Rafi Bhai on his Birth Anniversary!”

Mohammed Rafi was born on December 24, 1924, and was all the time thought of to be essentially the most proficient and nice singer of his time. Rafi’s unimaginable journey from modest beginnings to turning into a musical sensation is the epitome of talent and willpower. From singing romantic, emotional songs, qawwalis, ghazals and bhajans to classical and celebration numbers, he excelled in all. He acquired six Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award. In 1967, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India. Rafi labored with many music administrators, most notably Naushad Ali. In the late Nineteen Fifties and Sixties, he labored with different composers of the period, reminiscent of OP Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishan, SD Burman and Roshan.

He has sung quite a few songs, together with Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Naa Paoge, Yun Hi Tum Mujhse Baat, Yeh Jo Chilmun Hai, Mera Man Tera Pyaasa, Kitna Pyara Vada, amongst others.

The legendary and evergreen singer handed away on July 31, 1980. His melodies are nonetheless liked by music lovers and they’re going to proceed to create an influence on coming generations.