Everything you need to know about Mohammad Rafi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
One of the musicians and the singers who actually created legends in Indian Hindi Film industry is Mohammad Rafi. Rafi, the name is enough to recognize the person and his songs and its depth. Rafi was the most famous singer in India as well as in Pakistan, and was a master in many languages of India. Rafi had no rivals in his career. He was the supreme singer and his songs attained limitless fame and reputation. Rafi was reigning the Hindi film industry for nearly three decades from 1950s to the 80s. Be it ghazals, bhajans, romantic songs or other type of songs, Rafi was the unbeatable master in the field and could excel all his rivals by his innovative and outstanding quality in singing a song. His presentation was so unique and appealing to mesmerize the audience every time. This versatile genius was born on December 24, 1924 in Punjab. He created a flow of music in Hindi film industry by his unique and immortal voice. During his career from 1940 to 1980, he incessantly continued singing till his unfortunate and sudden death in 1980 but his eternal voice, imminent songs and divine gifts he has left will never fade away from the soil of India. Even after the 28 years of his demise, Mohammad Rafi is still much interpreted and recalled by his numerous fans and admirers. For this contribution to the music, he has been conferred many Filmfare awards and prestigious Padma Shri award in 1965. Though he?s gone very far from the living world, his reminiscences will always vibrate in the mind of each lover of music and song.
Herat (Afghanistan), May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan forces have killed 20 Taliban militants in Farah province in western Afghanistan over the past three days, police said Thursday.
Jammu, May 3 (IANS) A soldier was killed when militants fired at an army patrol in a mountainous, forested area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, police said Thursday.
Islamabad, May 2(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board has demanded an explanation from national team coach Dave Whatmore over his decision to allow veteran batsman Mohammad Yousuf to take a fitness test at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), which he passed.
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Kabul, May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): An Afghan policeman was injured Tuesday morning when a roadside bomb struck a police van in the country's eastern province of Khost, a provincial official said.
Karachi, May 1 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricket captains Zaheer Abbas and Moin Khan have said that the national selectors should select young players for the team, instead of recalling senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
Kabul, May 1 (IANS) A total of 16 Taliban militants have surrendered before the Afghanistan government and joined its peace process, a government official said.
Karachi, Apr 30 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has dismissed the impressions that he is trying to enter the national squad through a 'shortcut', saying he will continue the hard work and wait until his turn comes to play for his country again.
Lahore, Apr 28(ANI): Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf's hopes of making a comeback to international cricket were dashed when the country's chief selector Iqbal Qasim indicated the team was now looking to the future.
Islamabad, Apr 26(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said veteran batsman Mohammad Yousuf has to play domestic matches to be considered for national selection.
Karachi, Apr 26(ANI): Out-of-favour Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has opted to play county cricket in England after being snubbed since the series against Sri Lanka and for the ongoing fitness tests in Lahore.
Kabul, April 26 (IANS) At least three policemen were killed and 11 reported missing after a check post in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province was attacked by militants, said an official Thursday.
Lahore, Apr 25 (ANI): Pakistan cricket team coach Dav Whatmore has told upcoming fast bowler Mohammad Irfan to use his height to extract more pace and bounce.
Lahore, Apr 25 (ANI): Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore's special emphasis is on the fitness of cricketers, as selectors are all set to name separate teams for Tests, ODIs and T20.
Lahore, Apr 25 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has undergone a fitness test in a bid to make an international comeback, insisting that he can still compete at the highest level.
Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): The announcement of this year's central contracts for Pakistan cricketers has been further delayed after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a new committee to recommend the pay hike and players who would be included in the list.
Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): The announcement of this year's central contracts for Pakistan cricketers has been further delayed after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a new committee to recommend the pay hike and players who would be included in the list.
Srinagar, April 23 (IANS) Twelve years after her son was allegedly arrested by the Nepal police, Zubeida, a 65-year-old Kashmiri widow, has said that she has been running from pillar to post to know his whereabouts.
Islamabad, Apr 22 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to seek the help of former players in its bid to revive international cricket in the country.
Male, April 19 (Xinhua-ANI): The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) raised strong objections on Thursday over the announcement that presidential elections will be held in July 2013 and not this year.
New Delhi, April 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Ousted Maldivian President Mohammad Nasheed, who is in India on a six-day visit, has said he would meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday as part of his efforts to prove he is the rightful leader of the archipelago nation.
Kabul, Apr 18 (ANI): Mohammad Ashan, a mid-level Taliban commander in Paktika province, turned himself in to the police over a wanted poster bearing his own face, demanding the reward of 100 dollars, which was referenced on the poster for the finder.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Children's Film Society of India's (CFSI) movie "Gattu" received two awards at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.
Washington, April 17 (IANS) As India probes the role of the estranged wife of admitted Pakistani American terrorist David Headley in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, she claims she tried to prevent it, but US authorities did not bother.
Islamabad, Apr 17(ANI): Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal may make a comeback to the ODI and Twenty20 squad this month in the home series against Bangladesh.
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): A Pakistani-origin British Labour peer has denied reports that he offered a 10 million pound bounty for the capture of President Barack Obama and his predecessor George W Bush.
Karachi, Apr 14(ANI): Pakistan will bid for hosting the 2013 Asian Snooker Championship during the general body meeting of the Asian Confederation of Billiards Sports (ACBS) in Qatar on April 25.
London, Apr 14(ANI): Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif will be released from prison in the first week of May, his lawyer has said.
Copenhagen, Apr 14 (ANI): Four Islamic terror suspects planned a 'Mumbai-style' terror attack to target Danish Crown Prince Frederik in revenge for a newspaper's publication of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad, a court has heard.
Kabul, April 13 (IANS) At least 25 Taliban militants have been killed in a mountainous area in Afghanistan's Nuristan province, an official said Friday.
Dharamsala, April 13 (IANS) Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin Friday said it sould be left to Sachin Tendulkar to decide his own retirement.
Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) A 62-year-old Pakistani suffered a cardiac arrest and died on a London-bound plane.
Karachi, Apr 12(ANI): Spot -fixing convict Mohammad Amir's mentor Asif Bajwa has expressed confidence that the player will make a comeback as a better bowler at the end of five year ban on him.
Manama, Apr 10 (ANI): A Kuwaiti writer has reportedly been sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly offending Shiites on Twitter.
Karachi, Apr 10(ANI): Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik is set to be a part of the centrally contracted players' list after taking part in the fitness tests held under the supervision of coach Dav Whatmore at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.
Islamabad, April 10 (IANS) A Briton was caught carrying arms and ammunitions while he was about to board a flight at the airport here Tuesday, a media report said.
Astana (Kazakhstan), April 9 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa humbled Athens Olympics silver medallist Worapoj Petchkoon of Thailand to enter the semifinals of the 56 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Monday. The Indian is now one step away from making the London Games.
Karachi, Apr 6(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) coach-hunt committee, headed by Intikhab Alam, will meet on April 7 to review applications of contenders for the post of national team's bowling coach.
Disowned Pakistani bowler Mohammed Aamer, who was convicted for spot fixing in a Lord's Test Match held between England and Pakistan in 2010, is now warning cricketers against the repercussions of indulging in any kind of corrupt practices in the sport........
Lahore, Apr 5(ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has expressed disappointment after India refused to play a hockey tournament in Pakistan that the former had hoped could revive sporting ties between both sides.
Leh (Ladakh), April 5 (IANS) At 73, Ama Sonam Dolma is a successful entrepreneur. She grows the seeds of exotic vegetables and herbs which we buy at a handsome price to spice our pasta, soups and salads. The only difference: the seeds of her broccoli, lettuce, bok choy and leek are very much Indian unlike the European varieties in the market.
London, Apr 5(ANI): Shamed Pakistan bowler Mohammed Aamer is now warning cricketers against the repercussions of indulging in any kind of corrupt practices in the sport, as he has appeared in an official video from the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Rawalpindi, Apr 4 (ANI): Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has reacted to the 10 million dollar U.S. bounty announced on him and publicly announced his location to the American authorities.
Islamabad, Apr 4 (ANI): US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland has said that India played no role in the bounty being placed on the former LeT founders.
New Delhi, Apr.3 (ANI): A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of Syed Mohammad Kazmi, one of the accused in the Israeli Embassy car blast case, saying that there was "no substance" in the arguments of the defence counsel.
Karachi, Apr 3(ANI): Pakistan tennis star Aisam-ul- Haq Qureshi's absence will not hurt the team's chances in their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Round II tie against Philippines, coach and non-playing captain Mohammad Khalid Siddiq has said.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): India on Tuesday welcomed U. S. Government's decision to set a bounty of 10 million dollars for any information leading to arrest and conviction of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Mohammad Saeed.
Islamabad, Apr 2(ANI): The Taliban and the US have reportedly agreed to swap prisoners, sources have said, adding that a formal announcement of an agreement is not possible at the moment.
Boao (China), April 2 (IANS) Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Monday called for joint efforts to push forward Asia's sound and sustainable development in the wake of complex global situations.
Karachi, Apr 1(ANI): Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has become embroiled in a controversy for being involved in a dispute between two premier clubs of the Bangladesh Dhaka Premier League - Mohammadan Sporting Club and Victoria Club.
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to use banned fast-bowler Mohammad Amir in fighting corruption and warning the country's cricketers about the ill effects of getting involved in spot-fixing or match-fixing, the board's chief Zaka Ashraf has said.
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to use banned fast-bowler Mohammad Amir in fighting corruption and warning the country's cricketers about the ill effects of getting involved in spot-fixing or match-fixing, the board's chief Zaka Ashraf has said.
Karachi, Mar 20(ANI): Spot-fixing convict Mohammad Amir has claimed Salman Butt and Mazhar Majeed trapped him into becoming involved in the scandal that led to six-month prison sentence and a ban from the game.
Islamabad, Mar 20 (ANI): Balochistan Assembly Speaker Mohammad Aslam Bhootani has said the army should be included in negotiations with estranged Baloch nationalist leaders.
Islamabad, Mar 20 (ANI): Balochistan Assembly Speaker Mohammad Aslam Bhootani has said the army should be included in negotiations with estranged Baloch nationalist leaders.
Karachi, Mar 20(ANI): Spot-fixing convict Mohammad Amir has claimed Salman Butt and Mazhar Majeed trapped him into becoming involved in the scandal that led to six-month prison sentence and a ban from the game.
Islamabad, Mar 17 (ANI): Fifty percent of women in Pakistan's urban areas admit that their husbands beat them, a 2009 US State Department report on Pakistan has revealed.
Islamabad, Mar 17 (ANI): Fifty percent of women in Pakistan's urban areas admit that their husbands beat them, a 2009 US State Department report on Pakistan has revealed.
New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Friday informed that warrant against three persons of Iranian origin, namely, Houshan Afshar, Syed Ali Mehdi Sadr and Mohammad Reza Abolghasemi, have been issued in connection with the February 13 Israel car bomb attack.
New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Friday informed that warrant against three persons of Iranian origin, namely, Houshan Afshar, Syed Ali Mehdi Sadr and Mohammad Reza Abolghasemi, have been issued in connection with the February 13 Israel car bomb attack.
Sydney, Mar 15 (ANI): A terrorist group in Philippines has reportedly executed an Indian man who had been held captive for over nine months.
Sydney, Mar 15 (ANI): A terrorist group in Philippines has reportedly executed an Indian man who had been held captive for over nine months.
Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): Britain has denied the baby son of Pakistan's jailed former captain Salman Butt a visa, crushing the family's hopes of visiting him at the Wandsworth Prison in southern London, his father has claimed.
Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Taliban are re-grouping in Peshawar and tribal areas to counter the impact of the security forces' crackdown on them, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said.
Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Taliban are re-grouping in Peshawar and tribal areas to counter the impact of the security forces' crackdown on them, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said.
Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): Britain has denied the baby son of Pakistan's jailed former captain Salman Butt a visa, crushing the family's hopes of visiting him at the Wandsworth Prison in southern London, his father has claimed.
Jammu, Mar 13 (ANI): Several state lawmakers voiced their ire on Tuesday against Renewable Energy Minister and President of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) Farooq Abdullah following accusations of his involvement in embezzling funds meant for the JKCA.
Jammu, Mar 13 (ANI): Several state lawmakers voiced their ire on Tuesday against Renewable Energy Minister and President of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) Farooq Abdullah following accusations of his involvement in embezzling funds meant for the JKCA.
Karachi, Mar 10(ANI): Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has backed former pacer Mohammad Akram for the post of bowling coach.
Karachi, Mar 10(ANI): Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has backed former pacer Mohammad Akram for the post of bowling coach.
New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): Holi, the festival of colours, is being celebrated across the country with fervor and gaiety today.
New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): Holi, the festival of colours, is being celebrated across the country with fervor and gaiety today.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh have greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Holi, the festival of colours.
Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): The sacked deputy leader of the Pakistan Taliban, Maulvi Faqir Mohammad, has reportedly said he still favors peace talks with the Pakistan Government.
Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Hindus living in Pakistan reportedly want to return to India, as they are reportedly terrified about a rise in the killings and kidnappings of the community members.
Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Hindus living in Pakistan reportedly want to return to India, as they are reportedly terrified about a rise in the killings and kidnappings of the community members.
Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): The sacked deputy leader of the Pakistan Taliban, Maulvi Faqir Mohammad, has reportedly said he still favors peace talks with the Pakistan Government.
New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday greeted the citizens of the country ahead of Holi, the festival of colours.
Islamabad, Mar 6 (ANI): The number two commander of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has been sacked, a spokesman has said.
Karachi, Mar 6(ANI): Former Pakistan pace bowler Rana Naved ul Hasan has denied involvement in the alleged spot fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Karachi, Mar 6(ANI): Former Pakistan pace bowler Rana Naved ul Hasan has denied involvement in the alleged spot fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday greeted the citizens of the country ahead of Holi, the festival of colours.
Islamabad, Mar 6 (ANI): The number two commander of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has been sacked, a spokesman has said.
Karachi, Mar 4(ANI): Pakistan's outgoing fast bowling coach Aaqib Javed has reckoned that bowlers Mohammad Talha and Umaid Asif have the potential to perform well in international cricket.
Karachi, Mar 4(ANI): Pakistan's outgoing fast bowling coach Aaqib Javed has reckoned that bowlers Mohammad Talha and Umaid Asif have the potential to perform well in international cricket.
Islamabad, Mar 2 (ANI): Pakistan's young cricketer Mohammed Amir will reportedly not challenge the sport's highest court in seeking an overturn his five-year-ban for his spot fixing role in a Test series against England in 2010.
Islamabad, Mar 2 (ANI): Pakistan's young cricketer Mohammed Amir will reportedly not challenge the sport's highest court in seeking an overturn his five-year-ban for his spot fixing role in a Test series against England in 2010.
Islamabad, Mar 1 (ANI): Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has sent a formal request to Interpol to issue red warrants for the arrest of former president Pervez Musharraf, an accused and proclaimed offender in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case.
Islamabad, Mar 1 (ANI): Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has sent a formal request to Interpol to issue red warrants for the arrest of former president Pervez Musharraf, an accused and proclaimed offender in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case.
Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): Pakistan's banned fast bowler Mohammad Aamir is currently focusing in pursuing his appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) against the five-year ban handed out by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Jammu, Feb 28 (ANI): The media on Tuesday continued to boycott proceedings in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly in protest against the 'objectionable remarks' made by the Speaker against reporters on the floor of the House.
Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): At least 18 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus in Kohistan district of Pakistan on Thursday, police have said.
Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): Former Test cricketers and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials have opposed the decision of replacing Mohsin Khan with former Australian cricketer Dav Whatmore as head coach.
Karachi, Feb 27 (ANI): Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has won an Academy Award for her documentary about acid attack victims, becoming the first person from the country to win an Oscar.
Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): The coach of former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir, who served a three-month term at the young offenders institute in Weymouth on spotfixing charges, has said it was time for him to rise above his turmoil and prepare himself for a strong comeback, forgetting the trauma he had gone through over the shamed scandal.
Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): Pakistan pace bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has said that life bans should be imposed on Mohammad Amir, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif for their involvement in the spot-fixing scandal during a Test match against England in 2010.
Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): Pakistan pace bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has said that life bans should be imposed on Mohammad Amir, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif for their involvement in the spot-fixing scandal during a Test match against England in 2010.
Karachi, Feb 27 (ANI): Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has won an Academy Award for her documentary about acid attack victims, becoming the first person from the country to win an Oscar.
Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): The coach of former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir, who served a three-month term at the young offenders institute in Weymouth on spotfixing charges, has said it was time for him to rise above his turmoil and prepare himself for a strong comeback, forgetting the trauma he had gone through over the shamed scandal.
Islamabad, Feb 26 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir, who served a three-month term at the young offenders institute in Weymouth on spotfixing charges, has returned back to Islamabad.
Islamabad, Feb 24 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Mushtaq Mohammad has said that all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is the ideal choice to lead the country into the 2015 World Cup.
