Monday, May 26, 2008
Mohammed Rafi draws packed house, 28 years after death
Songs by legendary singer Mohammed Rafi drew a packed house in Mumbai 28 years after his death, and audiences were in for a surprise as an evergreen voice from the yore took the stage again, rekindling memories and melodies of an era gone by.
Mujhko apne gale laga lo… and Thahariya hosh me aa loon, sung by the forgotten Mubarak Begum wafted across the lush green lawns of the Green Court Club on the city's outskirts on May 18 night.
Begum has sung many a duet with Rafi during the late 1950s and '60s.
As the songs by the Begum progressed, a wedding reception nearby stopped its own music and the guests enjoyed a musical feast.
The Green Court Club was observing a musical nite ‘Aasmaan Se Aaya Farishta' to commemorate Rafi's 28th death anniversary (July 31), nearly two months in advance on public demand and to avoid the monsoon.
Club chairman Vijay Saini, pointing at the 2,000-plus gathering and another 1,000odd waiting to gain entry, told IANS, "See, Mohammed Rafi Sahab is very much alive.
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Mujhko apne gale laga lo… and Thahariya hosh me aa loon, sung by the forgotten Mubarak Begum wafted across the lush green lawns of the Green Court Club on the city's outskirts on May 18 night.
Begum has sung many a duet with Rafi during the late 1950s and '60s.
As the songs by the Begum progressed, a wedding reception nearby stopped its own music and the guests enjoyed a musical feast.
The Green Court Club was observing a musical nite ‘Aasmaan Se Aaya Farishta' to commemorate Rafi's 28th death anniversary (July 31), nearly two months in advance on public demand and to avoid the monsoon.
Club chairman Vijay Saini, pointing at the 2,000-plus gathering and another 1,000odd waiting to gain entry, told IANS, "See, Mohammed Rafi Sahab is very much alive.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: bollywood songs, Green Court Club, legendary singer Mohammed Rafi, Mohammed Rafi Foundation, musical feast, singer
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