Rafi, the voice behind the movie greats like Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor, Guru Dutt, Dharmendra and many other leading stars, passed away at the age of 55 in 1980 due to a heart attack. Nigam was only seven at the time.
Hyderabad: Patriotic songs rendered by Bollywood singers are something that has become an integral part of Independence Day celebrations. Not just India, but globally too, the day sees younger generations playing ‘desh bhakti’ songs to mark the celebrations. Among scores of songs played are the patriotic numbers sung by legendary singer Mohammed Rafi. Be it […]
Hyderabad: From the scents and tastes to the sounds, the Numaish is all about nostalgia for many. Whether it is the aroma of the ‘kebabs’ wafting through the air, or the mouthwatering sight of the craftily arranged ‘jilebis’ or the array of different ‘chaat’ items, or the sounds of the shopkeepers calling out to customers […]