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Mohammed Rafi

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Mohammed Rafi

Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Odia cinema · 209 credits

Born

24 December 1924

Died

31 July 1980 (aged 55)

Birthplace

Kotla Sultan Singh, Punjab, British India

Also known as Mohammad Rafi · Mohd. Rafi

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mohammed Rafi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Filmography

Next, Please poster

Next, Please

Hindi · 20236.0

Songs

Fukrey Returns poster

Fukrey Returns

Hindi · 20176.5

Playback Singer

Dastaan-E-Rafi poster

Dastaan-E-Rafi

Hindi · 2016Not rated

as Self - Singer(archive footage)

Sassi Punnu

1983

Sassi Punnu

Punjabi · 1983Not rated

Playback Singer

Zamaane ko Dikhana hai poster

Zamaane ko Dikhana hai

Hindi · 19817.0

Playback Singer

Aas Paas poster

Aas Paas

Hindi · 19817.8

Playback Singer

The Burning Train poster

The Burning Train

Hindi · 19806.6

Playback Singer

Yeh Kaisa Insaf? poster

Yeh Kaisa Insaf?

Hindi · 19807.0

Playback Singer

Kali Ghata poster

Kali Ghata

Hindi · 198010.0

Playback Singer

Man Pasand poster

Man Pasand

Hindi · 19807.0

Playback Singer

Swayamvar poster

Swayamvar

Hindi · 19807.0

Playback Singer

Ganga Aur Suraj poster

Ganga Aur Suraj

Hindi · 19808.5

Playback Singer

Aasha poster

Aasha

Hindi · 19806.0

Playback Singer

Aap Ke Deewane poster

Aap Ke Deewane

Hindi · 19806.0

Playback Singer

Chambal Ki Kasam

1980

Chambal Ki Kasam

Hindi · 19809.0

Playback Singer

Dostana poster

Dostana

Hindi · 19806.0

Playback Singer

Kartavya poster

Kartavya

Hindi · 197910.0

Playback Singer

Kaala Patthar poster

Kaala Patthar

Hindi · 19797.5

Playback Singer

Gautam Govinda poster

Gautam Govinda

Hindi · 19798.0

Playback Singer

Duniya Meri Jeb Mein poster

Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

Hindi · 19797.0

Playback Singer

Suhaag poster

Suhaag

Hindi · 19795.7

Playback Singer

Shaayad poster

Shaayad

Hindi · 197910.0

Playback Singer

Yuvraaj poster

Yuvraaj

Hindi · 19794.3

Playback Singer

Heeralaal Pannalaal

1978

Heeralaal Pannalaal

Hindi · 19786.7

Playback Singer

Ghar poster

Ghar

Hindi · 19787.6

Playback Singer

Aahuti poster

Aahuti

Hindi · 19786.0

Playback Singer

Amar Shakti poster

Amar Shakti

Hindi · 19787.7

Playback Singer

Apna Khoon poster

Apna Khoon

Hindi · 197810.0

Playback Singer

Do Musafir poster

Do Musafir

Hindi · 197810.0

Playback Singer

Rahu Ketu poster

Rahu Ketu

Hindi · 197810.0

Playback Singer

Junoon poster

Junoon

Hindi · 19785.9

Playback Singer

Akbar Saleem Anarkali poster

Akbar Saleem Anarkali

Telugu · 19787.0

Playback Singer

Charandas poster

Charandas

Hindi · 197710.0

Playback Singer

Do Chehere poster

Do Chehere

Hindi · 19778.0

Playback Singer

Paapi poster

Paapi

Hindi · 19777.3

Playback Singer

Chor Sipahee poster

Chor Sipahee

Hindi · 19778.5

Playback Singer

Chakkar Pe Chakkar poster

Chakkar Pe Chakkar

Hindi · 19779.0

Playback Singer

Immaan Dharam poster

Immaan Dharam

Hindi · 19777.5

Playback Singer

Doosara Aadmi poster

Doosara Aadmi

Hindi · 19779.7

Playback Singer

Adha Din Adhi Raat poster

Adha Din Adhi Raat

Hindi · 197710.0

Playback Singer

Amar Akbar Anthony poster

Amar Akbar Anthony

Hindi · 19776.9

Playback Singer

Shankar Hussain poster

Shankar Hussain

Hindi · 19777.0

Playback Singer

Farishta Ya Qatil poster

Farishta Ya Qatil

Hindi · 19778.0

Playback Singer

Ek Hi Raasta

1977

Ek Hi Raasta

Hindi · 19777.0

Playback Singer

Fakira poster

Fakira

Hindi · 19767.0

Playback Singer

Naach Uthe Sansaar poster

Naach Uthe Sansaar

Hindi · 19767.5

Playback Singer

Zorro poster

Zorro

Hindi · 19757.6

Playback Singer

Prem Kahani poster

Prem Kahani

Hindi · 19759.0

Playback Singer

Anari poster

Anari

Hindi · 197510.0

Playback Singer

Chupke Chupke poster

Chupke Chupke

Hindi · 19757.3

Playback Singer

Aakhri Daao poster

Aakhri Daao

Hindi · 197510.0

Playback Singer

Sholay poster

Sholay

Hindi · 19757.1

Playback Singer

Aandhi poster

Aandhi

Hindi · 19757.2

Playback Singer

Geetaa Mera Naam poster

Geetaa Mera Naam

Hindi · 19747.0

Playback Singer

Chhote Sarkar poster

Chhote Sarkar

Hindi · 19749.0

Playback Singer

Insaaniyat poster

Insaaniyat

Hindi · 197410.0

Playback Singer

Vachan poster

Vachan

Hindi · 1974Not rated

Playback Singer

Chor Machaye Shor poster

Chor Machaye Shor

Hindi · 19746.4

Playback Singer

Haath Ki Safai poster

Haath Ki Safai

Hindi · 19747.5

Playback Singer

Ujala Hi Ujala poster

Ujala Hi Ujala

Hindi · 197410.0

Playback Singer

Amar Saheed Bhagat Singh

1974

Bhagat Singh, the Immortal Martyr

Hindi · 1974Not rated

Playback Singer

Naina poster

Naina

Hindi · 19737.0

Playback Singer

Heera poster

Heera

Hindi · 197310.0

Playback Singer

Zanjeer poster

Zanjeer

Hindi · 19736.9

Playback Singer

Sanjog poster

Sanjog

Hindi · 19727.0

Playback Singer

Jangal Mein Mangal poster

Jangal Mein Mangal

Hindi · 19727.5

Playback Singer

Pyar Diwana poster

Pyar Diwana

Hindi · 19727.0

Playback Singer

Sazaa poster

Sazaa

Hindi · 19726.0

Playback Singer

Rivaaj poster

Rivaaj

Hindi · 19729.0

Playback Singer

Woh Din Yaad Karo poster

Woh Din Yaad Karo

Hindi · 19719.0

Playback Singer

Adhikar poster

Adhikar

Hindi · 19715.0

Playback Singer

Bikhare Moti

1971

Scattered Pearls

Hindi · 19718.0

Playback Singer

Uphaar poster

Uphaar

Hindi · 19716.5

Playback Singer

ज्वाला

1971

Jwala

Hindi · 19719.0

Playback Singer

Caravan poster

Caravan

Hindi · 19717.1

Playback Singer

Ek Paheli poster

Ek Paheli

Hindi · 19719.0

Playback Singer

Bhai-Bhai poster

Bhai-Bhai

Hindi · 197010.0

Playback Singer

Rootha Na Karo poster

Rootha Na Karo

Hindi · 197010.0

Playback Singer

My Love poster

My Love

Hindi · 197010.0

Playback Singer

Humjoli poster

Humjoli

Hindi · 19705.7

Playback Singer

Thalla? Pellama poster

Thalla? Pellama

Telugu · 19709.0

Playback Singer

Suhana Safar poster

Suhana Safar

Hindi · 19705.5

Playback Singer

Heer Raanjha poster

Heer Raanjha

Hindi · 19707.0

Vocals

Dastak poster

Dastak

Hindi · 19705.0

Vocals

Sachaa Jhutha poster

Sachaa Jhutha

Hindi · 19706.8

Vocals

Jeevan Mrityu poster

Jeevan Mrityu

Hindi · 19706.9

Vocals

Intaquam poster

Intaquam

Hindi · 19696.0

Playback Singer

Pyar Ka Mausam poster

Pyar Ka Mausam

Hindi · 19697.0

Playback Singer

Jahan Pyar Miley poster

Jahan Pyar Miley

Hindi · 19698.0

Playback Singer

Raja Saab poster

Raja Saab

Hindi · 19699.0

Playback Singer

Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati poster

Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati

Hindi · 19697.5

Playback Singer

Pyasi Shaam poster

Pyasi Shaam

Hindi · 19698.0

Playback Singer

Doli poster

Doli

Hindi · 19697.0

Playback Singer

Waris poster

Waris

Hindi · 19696.3

Playback Singer

Ustad 420

1969

Ustad 420

Hindi · 1969Not rated

Playback Singer

Bhai Bahen poster

Bhai Bahen

Hindi · 19697.0

Playback Singer

Nannha Farishta poster

Nannha Farishta

Hindi · 196910.0

Playback Singer

Aadmi poster

Aadmi

Hindi · 19688.0

Playback Singer

Haseena Maan Jaayegi poster

Haseena Maan Jaayegi

Hindi · 19686.7

Playback Singer

Kanyadaan poster

Kanyadaan

Hindi · 19687.5

Playback Singer

Aabroo poster

Aabroo

Hindi · 196810.0

Playback Singer

Shikar poster

Shikar

Hindi · 19687.7

Playback Singer

Aanchal Ke Phool

1968

Aanchal Ke Phool

Hindi · 1968Not rated

Playback Singer

Kahin Aur Chal poster

Kahin Aur Chal

Hindi · 19688.0

Playback Singer

Sunghursh poster

Sunghursh

Hindi · 19688.0

Vocals

Aamne-Saamne poster

Aamne-Saamne

Hindi · 19678.7

Playback Singer

Bahu Begum poster

Bahu Begum

Hindi · 19676.5

Playback Singer

Gunahon Ka Devta poster

Gunahon Ka Devta

Hindi · 19676.0

Playback Singer

Arundhati poster

Arundhati

Odia · 196710.0

Playback Singer

Noorjehan poster

Noorjehan

Hindi · 19678.0

Playback Singer

Pyar Kiye Jaa poster

Pyar Kiye Jaa

Hindi · 19664.8

Playback Singer

Biradari poster

Biradari

Hindi · 19667.0

Playback Singer

Smuggler poster

Smuggler

Hindi · 19669.0

Playback Singer

Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi poster

Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi

Hindi · 19667.5

Playback Singer

Suraj poster

Suraj

Hindi · 19666.3

Playback Singer

Love and Murder poster

Love and Murder

Hindi · 19667.0

Playback Singer

दिल दिया दर्द लिया

1966

Dil Diya Dard Liya

Hindi · 19665.2

Playback Singer

Guide poster

Guide

Hindi · 19656.7

Playback Singer

Jab Jab Phool Khile poster

Jab Jab Phool Khile

Hindi · 19655.4

Playback Singer

Waqt poster

Waqt

Hindi · 19656.8

Playback Singer

Mere Sanam poster

Mere Sanam

Hindi · 19657.0

Playback Singer

Shaheed poster

Shaheed

Hindi · 19658.0

Playback Singer

Noor Mahal poster

Noor Mahal

Hindi · 19658.0

Playback Singer

Night of the Full Moon poster

Night of the Full Moon

Hindi · 19658.0

Playback Singer

Gumnaam poster

Gumnaam

Hindi · 19656.2

Playback Singer

Aadhi Raat Ke Baad poster

Aadhi Raat Ke Baad

Hindi · 19658.0

Playback Singer

Kaajal poster

Kaajal

Hindi · 19655.3

Playback Singer

Mahabharat poster

Mahabharat

Hindi · 19658.0

Playback Singer

Bheegi Raat poster

Bheegi Raat

Hindi · 19658.0

Playback Singer

Woh Kaun Thi poster

Woh Kaun Thi

Hindi · 19647.6

Playback Singer

Shabnam poster

Shabnam

Hindi · 19649.0

Playback Singer

Aao Pyaar Karein poster

Aao Pyaar Karein

Hindi · 19649.5

Playback Singer

Aaya Toofan poster

Aaya Toofan

Hindi · 19647.0

Playback Singer

Sangam poster

Sangam

Hindi · 19647.4

Playback Singer

Suhagan poster

Suhagan

Hindi · 19649.0

Playback Singer

Dosti poster

Dosti

Hindi · 19647.9

Vocals

Ye Dil Kisko Doon poster

Ye Dil Kisko Doon

Hindi · 19638.5

Playback Singer

Holiday in Bombay poster

Holiday in Bombay

Hindi · 19638.0

Playback Singer

Grahasti poster

Grahasti

Hindi · 19637.0

Playback Singer

Cobra Girl poster

Cobra Girl

Hindi · 196310.0

Playback Singer

Gul-e-Bakavali poster

Gul-e-Bakavali

Hindi · 19638.0

Playback Singer

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya poster

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

Hindi · 19639.0

Playback Singer

Shaheed Bhagat Singh

1963

Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Hindi · 19637.0

Playback Singer

Son of India poster

Son of India

Hindi · 19628.0

Playback Singer

Main Chup Rahungi poster

Main Chup Rahungi

Hindi · 19626.5

Vocals

Rakhi poster

Rakhi

Hindi · 19629.0

Playback Singer

Maya poster

Maya

Hindi · 19617.3

Playback Singer

काबुलीवाला

1961

Kabuliwala

Hindi · 19617.7

Playback Singer

Gharana poster

Gharana

Hindi · 19616.3

Playback Singer

Dharmputra poster

Dharmputra

Hindi · 19615.5

Playback Singer

Pyaar Ka Saagar poster

Pyaar Ka Saagar

Hindi · 196110.0

Playback Singer

Junglee poster

Junglee

Hindi · 19616.0

Playback Singer

Mughal-e-Azam poster

Mughal-e-Azam

Hindi · 19607.1

Playback Singer

Tu Nahin Aur Sahi poster

Tu Nahin Aur Sahi

Hindi · 19608.0

Playback Singer

Mendi Rang Lagyo poster

Mendi Rang Lagyo

Gujarati · 19609.0

Playback Singer

Lal Quila poster

Lal Quila

Hindi · 19606.5

Playback Singer

Patang poster

Patang

Hindi · 19607.0

Playback Singer

Bindya poster

Bindya

Hindi · 196010.0

Playback Singer

Masoom poster

Masoom

Hindi · 19609.0

Playback Singer

Shola Aur Shabnam poster

Shola Aur Shabnam

Hindi · 1960Not rated

Playback Singer

Shararat poster

Shararat

Hindi · 195910.0

Playback Singer

Kali Topi Lal Rumal poster

Kali Topi Lal Rumal

Hindi · 19598.0

Playback Singer

Kangan poster

Kangan

Hindi · 19598.0

Playback Singer

Didi poster

Didi

Hindi · 19599.0

Playback Singer

Khelaghar poster

Khelaghar

Bengali · 19599.0

Playback Singer

Paigham poster

Paigham

Hindi · 19598.0

Vocals

Raat Ke Rahi poster

Raat Ke Rahi

Hindi · 19598.0

Playback Singer

Aakhri Dao poster

Aakhri Dao

Hindi · 19588.0

Playback Singer

Sitaron Se Aage poster

Sitaron Se Aage

Hindi · 19589.0

Playback Singer

Indrani poster

Indrani

Bengali · 19589.0

Playback Singer

Mr. X poster

Mr. X

Hindi · 19578.0

Playback Singer

Bade Sarkar poster

Bade Sarkar

Hindi · 19579.0

Playback Singer

Champakali poster

Champakali

Hindi · 19577.0

Playback Singer

Ab Dilli Dur Nahin poster

Ab Dilli Dur Nahin

Hindi · 19576.0

Playback Singer

Mirza Sahiban poster

Mirza Sahiban

Hindi · 19577.0

Playback Singer

Pyaasa poster

Pyaasa

Hindi · 19577.3

Playback Singer

Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke poster

Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke

Hindi · 19579.0

Playback Singer

Bhai-Bhai poster

Bhai-Bhai

Hindi · 195610.0

Playback Singer

Chori Chori poster

Chori Chori

Hindi · 19567.2

Playback Singer

Dashera poster

Dashera

Hindi · 1956Not rated

Playback Singer

Seema poster

Seema

Hindi · 19555.7

Playback Singer

Kundan poster

Kundan

Hindi · 19557.0

Playback Singer

Railway Platform poster

Railway Platform

Hindi · 19558.0

Playback Singer

Tonga-Wali poster

Tonga-Wali

Hindi · 195510.0

Playback Singer

Mr. & Mrs. '55 poster

Mr. & Mrs. '55

Hindi · 19555.1

Playback Singer

Shree 420 poster

Shree 420

Hindi · 19557.5

Playback Singer

स्वामी विवेकानन्द

1955

Swami Vivekananda

Hindi · 19558.0

Playback Singer

Boot Polish poster

Boot Polish

Hindi · 19545.4

Playback Singer

Parichay poster

Parichay

Hindi · 19548.0

Playback Singer

Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu poster

Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Hindi · 195410.0

Playback Singer

Paapi poster

Paapi

Hindi · 19539.5

Playback Singer

Dhoon poster

Dhoon

Hindi · 195310.0

Playback Singer

Khoj poster

Khoj

Hindi · 19539.0

Playback Singer

Baiju Bawra poster

Baiju Bawra

Hindi · 19526.3

Playback Singer

Amber poster

Amber

Hindi · 19528.0

Playback Singer

Nagina poster

Nagina

Hindi · 19518.0

Playback Singer

Awaara poster

Awaara

Hindi · 19517.2

Playback Singer

Ek Nazar poster

Ek Nazar

Hindi · 195110.0

Playback Singer

Nirala poster

Nirala

Hindi · 19505.5

Playback Singer

Pardes poster

Pardes

Hindi · 19508.0

Playback Singer

Hamara Ghar poster

Hamara Ghar

Hindi · 19509.0

Playback Singer

Balam poster

Balam

Hindi · 19498.0

Playback Singer

Andaz poster

Andaz

Hindi · 19496.6

Playback Singer

Barsaat poster

Barsaat

Hindi · 19496.4

Playback Singer

Duniya poster

Duniya

Hindi · 19498.0

Playback Singer

Jugnu poster

Jugnu

Hindi · 19477.0

Actor, Playback Singer

समाज को बदल डालो

1947

Samaj Ko Badal Dalo

Hindi · 19478.0

Playback Singer

Zeenat poster

Zeenat

Hindi · 19456.5

Playback Singer

Ratan poster

Ratan

Hindi · 19446.5

Playback Singer