Friends,

I had ever started collecting songs to my hard disc only after I became a member of HF!

Largely through a parallel thread called, " Some Rare Diamonds Of Rafi Saab", I had collected here approximately 2000 rare songs of Rafi Saab, of which certainly 1500 would rate as 'good' and above.

I had always preferred to describe a rare Rafi song by explaining which songs do not fit into that category! Songs such as the following are not rare:

1. Chaudhvi Ka Chand Ho, 2. Yeh Duniya Ke Rakhwale, 3. Choo Lene Do Nazuk Hoton Ko, 4. Tarif Karoon Kya Us Ki, 5. Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Huve, 6. Teri Ankhon Ke Siva Duniya Mein, 7. Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukaar, 8. Jaane Kya Dhoondti Rehti, 9. Dekh Hame Aawaz Na Dena, 10. Zindagi Bhar Nahin Bhoolenge Woh, 11. Tu Hindu Bane Ya Na Musalmaan, etc.

Three years back, when I started the process of collecting songs, I was not in any particular hurry nor anxiety to collect the well-known songs of Rafi Saab, though I do not have with me 90% of even those.

Today, I feel it is a good time to start concentrating on the Well-known Diamonds Of Rafi Saab!!

So, friends, let me start my quest with the following two songs:

1. "Manre Tu Kaahe Na Dheer Dhare"--Film:Chitralekha(1964)--MD:Roshan--Rafi Saab

2. "Dekho Rootha Na Karo, Baat Nazron Ki Suno"---Film:Tere Ghar Ke Saamne(1963)--MD:S.D.Burman--Rafi & Lata

Can someone kindly upload the above two songs in extended/film versions, if possible?

Thanks,

Venkat

PS. I promise to give my heart-felt comments on each of these upcoming well-known diamonds of Rafi Saab!! I also feel this could be a great thread for interactions with other Rafi experts/fans of this forum.

Venkat.this is one more thread which is going to be inundated with lovely songs..for sure !
I have this revival version ...would love to hear how you feel about it.

Man re tu kahena dheer dhare..
Chitralekha
Roshan
Rafi
mp3, 128 kbps, 3.08 min

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Many sincere thanks, SF.

When I read the words 'revival version', like our long-lost Rafi fan, Sajdah Ji, I was quite apprehensive!
But, what you uploaded is quite like the original!

O.P. Nayyar, in a long interview with Kamal Sharma of Vividhbharati, had said that this song is his great favorite. He also said, at that time, that while Rafi Saab excels in high-scale songs too, he (OPN) personally prefers Rafi's low-scale songs such as this one.

One must observe the style and flourish with which the Maestro ends the second Antara, "Koyi Na Sannnnnnnnng Mare"! Indeed, it is the Rafi Adaayen that distinguish the great man from the rest!


So, that leaves the song no. 2 from Tere Ghar Ke Saamne in the above request to be uploaded. Anyone, please? Preferably, extended/film version!


Venkat

Dear Venkatji, Here is the Lataji/Rafiji duet from Tere Ghar Ke Samne.
I believe that this is the complete / film version (not so sure since I am relatively new here)

Dekho Rutha Na Karo (128kpbs, 3.53 Min, 3.56MB)

Venkat, I am uploading other song:

Dekho rutha na karo
Bitrate: 128 kbps
Duration: 3.46 min
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rpnawani

Many sincere thanks to you, rpnawani.

What a duet!

Discerning music-lovers would observe that the Antara (mid-stanza) tunes of Rafi are different from those of Lata! While Lata's are composed in a lower scale, Rafi's are in a higher scale!

When the Maestro sings the first Antara, "Chehra To Laal Hua, Kya Kya Haaallll Hua, Is Ada Par Teri Main To Bbamaal Hua!", one cannot help associating the voice with someone who is very very noble, charming and handsome, probably much more than even Dev Anand!!!

Venkat

Venkat..i hate the songs when they are revived with loud/flashy music... If you notice, the song i have uploaded, the percussion sounds a little more depth than original.. very imperceptibly..
Suhani raat dhal chuki...the one i have is 3.30 min but as an added bonus, the song..Oh duniya ke rakhwale..is also appended ! you can cut out / separate them easily..i guess.
But the best part is they are 256 kbps...pristine quality. posting the link here..uploaded them on other site..

http://www.4shared.com/file/187134380/1cdd...Dhal_Chuki.html

Seems you missed my post ..

No, SF. I did see your post. But, I would prefer the songs uploaded here and only to the extent requested, with no 'bonuses', etc.! Hope you would understand.

Friends,

Can someone kindly upload the following two songs?


1. "Suhaani Raat Dhal Chuki, Na Jaane Tum Kab Aaoge"---Film:Dulari (1949)--MD:Naushad--Rafi Saab


2. "Jawaniyan Yeh Mast Mast Bin Piye, Jalaati Chal Rahi Hai"---Film:Tum Sa Nahin Dekha (1957)--MD:O.P.Nayyar--Rafi Saab


Thanks in advance and special thanks for extended/film versions! smile.gif

Venkat

Venkat, these songs are still available at the following link( Song Nos 278 and 284):

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...9847&st=135

rpnawani

Many sincere thanks, rpnawani. Congratulations on your excellent Rafi thread, "Immortal Voice"!


This "Jawaniyan Yeh Mast Mast" is such a mesmerising song that my son, even when he was just 5 years old, used to ask me to play it again and again!! On audio cassette, I mean!


Venkat

Friends,

Next come these two great songs.

1. " Pyaar Ka Saaz Bhi Hai....... Chheda Mera Dil Ne Tarana Tere Pyaar Ka"---Film:Asli Naqli (1962)--MD:Shankar Jaikishan (Probably Jaikishan!!!)---Rafi Saab

2. "Kisi Ki Yaad Mein, Duniya Ko Hai, Bhulaye Huve"---Film:Jahan Aara(1964)--MD:Madan Mohan--Rafi Saab


Can someone kindly upload these songs, preferably in extended/film versions?


Thanks,

Venkat

Venkat.. Here are your both request.
Cheda Mera dil ne (Long Version). Courtesy Swarapriya.
Bitrate-160 kbps
Duration : 5:32

Kisi Ki Yaad Mein, Duniya Ko Hai, Bhulaye Huve
Bitrate-128 kbps
Duration : 3:26

I request members to please upload following two songs from Chaalbaaz

Shukriya Aap Ki Inayat Ka ( Chaalbaaz)
Sooni Sooni Lag Rahi Hai Chandni ( Chaalbaaz)

Seshadri, many sincere thanks indeed for the uploads in long versions.

Don't you think it is just divine, the way Rafi Saab says the 'Ye' part throughout this Jahan Aara song! Be it in "Bhulaye Huve" or in "Aaye Huve"!

I also love the "Badi Ajib Khushi Hai Gham-e-Mohabbat Bhi" part and its varied repetition, in the first Antara!

Venkat

PS. If you are 'Seshadri and Abdur Rehman', I should be 'Venkatadri and Irfaan Pathan'!!!!
My actual name is indeed Venkatadri, incidentally.

Seshadri,

I have forwarded this request of yours to a more appropriate place at this link!

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...mp;#entry646534

Venkat

Friends,

There are two other real great songs of Rafi Saab.

1. "Yaad Na Jaaye, Beete Dinon Ki, Jaake Na Aaye Jo Din"---Film:Dil Ek Mandir (1963)---MD:Shankar Jaikishan (Probably Shankar!!!!)---Rafi Saab

2. "Ae Husn Zara Jaag Tujhe Ishq Jagaaye"--Film:Mere Mehboob (1963)---MD:Naushad--Rafi Saab

Can someone kindly upload these songs, preferably in extended/film versions?

Thanks,

Venkat

Venkat , the first song is available at the following link( song No. 308):

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...9847&st=150

I am up loading the second song.
Bitrate: 128 kbps
Duration: 3.31 min
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rpnawani

Many sincere thanks, rpn.


What a song, this "Yaad Na Jaaye Beete Dinon Ki"!!!

When he ends the Mukhdas with the second, soul-stirring, "Dil Kyon Bulaaye", you can only keep saluting the Gandharava!! It is not for nothing that Shankar had asserted that Rafi's voice had Aatma in it!!

Then again, "Ae Husn Zara Jaag Tujhe" song goes down as one of the best rendered romantic songs on Piano!!!

Venkat

Friends,

The songs that I am requesting here are at random and not in any particular order such as merit, etc.!!


Next, can someone kindly upload the following?


1. "Insaaf Ka Mandir Hai Yeh Bhagwan Ka Ghar Hai"--Film:Amar (1954)--MD:Naushad--Rafi Saab

2. "Pukaarta Chala Hun Main, Gali Gali Bahar Ki"---Film:Mere Sanam (1965)--MD:O.P.Nayyar--Rafi Saab


Shall be specially grateful for extended/film versions, please! Only provided they exist, of course!

Thanks,

Venkat

Venkat, second song is already uploaded at the following link (song No. 321):


http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...9847&st=150

I am uploading the first song which I have in 2 parts. Bitrate is 160 kbps.

First part, Duration: 2.53 min
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Second part, Duration: 2.35 min
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rpnawani

Many sincere thanks for these two uploads, rpn!

Both are real Diamonds, one an emotion-stirring Bhajan and the other a stylish light romantical!

For many great singers, their real gems are their so-called classical and serious pieces. But, in the case of Mohammed Rafi, innumerable light, mischievous, chulbuli, chhed-chad songs of his also have rightly earned the labels of 'great', 'gem', 'diamond', etc.!


Venkat

Friends,

Can someone kindly upload the following great duets?


1. "Mujhe Kitna Pyaar Hai Tum Se, Apne Hi Dil Se Poochho Tum"--Film:Dil Tera Deewana (1962)--MD:Shankar Jaikishan--Rafi & Lata

2. "Tum Bin Sajan, Barse Nayan, Jab Jab Badal Barse"--Film:Gaban (1966)--MD:Shankar Jaikishan--Rafi & Lata

Shall be specially thankful for extended/film versions!!!

Venkat

Here are your requested songs

Thank you very much, Irfaan!

Friends,

Next, on to two Kohinoor Diamonds from Film:Kohinoor (1960)!!


1. "Madhu Ban Mein Raadhika Naache Re"---Film:Kohinoor (1960)--MD:Naushad--Rafi Saab

2. "Do Sitaaron Ka Zameen Par Hai Milan Aaj Ki Raat"--Film:Kohinoor (1960)--MD:Naushad--Rafi & Lata


Can someone kindly upload these, preferably extended/film versions?

Thanks,


Venkat

Venkat, the first song is uploaded at the following link (Song No. 290):

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...9847&st=135

I am uploading the second song. Bitrate: 128 kbps, Duration:3.23 min
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rpnawani

Hi All Rafi Fans,
I am new to HF but have a fan of The Immortal Voice of Mohd Rafi for over 40 years. I am glad to see Rafi sahab's fans are keeping his voice and songs alive to date and hopefully forever. Recent uploads of Diamonds of Rafi Saab is great. Keep up the exemplary work. One small request any contributor when they contribute please try to also include the Lyricist. I am trying to compile a list of Rafi Saab's songs in all languages. I have compiled a list that has about 4500 songs and I may not have all the songs but I am trying to get hold of as many films that has Rafi Saab's songs in them. I have about 300+ films now and am still searching for more. Btw I am from Singapore.
Thanks once again for the great uploads.


mmast

Many sincere thanks, rpn, for these uploads!

Venkat

Friends,

Can someone please upload the following two solos?


1. "Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Halaat Pe Rona Aaya"--Film:Hum Donon (1961)--MD:Jaidev--Rafi Saab


2. "Ham Bekhudi Mein Tum Ko Pukaare, Chale Gaye"--Film:Kala Paani (1958)--MD:S.D.Burman--Rafi Saab


Somehow, I always felt both these gems are of the same genre and mood! Probably because they were composed by Chela and Guru respectively!!

Thanks,

Venkat

PS. As usual, shall be specially obliged for extended/film versions!

Here is one..

Kabhi khud pe..
Hum dono
Rafi
Jaidev
mp3, 128 kbps, 3.57 min

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Many sincere thanks, SF!

That leaves the Kala Paani solo!

Venkat

Here is the second song. Bitrate: 192 kbps Duration: 3.23 min
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rpnawani

my Pleasure..
I should thankyou actually, as i am pooling up all my songs and wondering why i havent stored all these beauties at one place....
Here is the fantastic solo ...the way Rafi Sahab goes...hmmm...after the initial lines is absolutely divine.

Hum Bekhudi mein tum ko pukare chal gaye...
Kala pani
Rafi
SD Burman
mp3, 128 kbps, 3.17 min

Oh...Rpnawani has uploaded this already.. so removing my upload.

Thanks a lot, rpn.

Friends,

Next, on to two more diamonds!

1. "Door Bahut Mat Jaayiye Leke Qarar---Hamdam Mere Khel Na Jaano Chahat Ke"---Film:Phir Wohi Dil Laaya Hun (1963)---MD:O.P.Nayyar--Lyrics:Majrooh Sultanpuri---Rafi & Asha

2. "Aise To Na Dekho, Ki Ham Ko Nasha Ho Jaaye"---Film: Teen Deviyan (1965)--MD: S.D. Burman--Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri--Rafi Saab


Can someone kindly upload these, preferably in extended/film versions?

Thanks,

Venkat

Venkat, here are the two songs:

1. Hamdam mere Bitrate: 192 kbps Duration: 4.54 min
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2. Aise to na dekho Bitrate: 192 kbps Duration: 3.44 min
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rpnawani

Many many sincere thanks, rpn!


When I used to hear this "Hamdam Mere Khel Naa Jaano" song, during my primary school days, I used to think that the two singers singing it must be the most beautiful pair in the world!!!

Next, Anil Biswas once said on Radio that the "Aise To Na Dekho" song is among his great favorites!

Venkat

Friends,

On to the next two divine renditions by the Gandharva!


1. "Kabhi Na Kabhi, Kahin Na Kahin, Koyi Na Koyi To Aayega"--Film:Sharaabi (1964)--MD:Madan Mohan--Lyrics:Rajendra Krishna--Rafi Saab

2. "Koyi Saagar Dil Ko Behlaata Nahin, Bekhudi Mein Bhi Qarar Aata Nahin"--Film:Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966)--MD:Naushad--Lyrics:Shakeel Badayuni--Rafi Saab


Can someone kindly upload these, preferably in extended/film versions?

Thanks,

Venkat

PS. Incidentally, I think this thread can help us assess what high quantity of what great quality this Mohammed Rafi had delivered to this world!!

And all this, in what superb variety and versatility!

Here is one..

Koi sagar dil ko behlata ..
Dil Diya dard liya..
Naushad
Rafi

mp3, 160 kbps, 3.38 min

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Venkat, here is the other song:

Bitrate: 192 kbps Duration: 3.44 min
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rpnawani

Many sincere thanks, SF & rpn!!!

Both are shrabi-wale songs and Rafi Saab indeed intoxicates the listeners!

In the "Koyi Sagar Dil Ko Behlata Nahin" song, it is only recently that I got enlightened that 'Sagar' there means a goblet (drinking glass) and not sea or ocean!!! Thanks to Abhayp!!

Venkat

Friends,

Can someone kindly upload the following two songs, preferably in extended/film versions?


1. "Ek Haseen Sham Ko Dil Mera Kho Gaya, Pahle Apna Hua Karta Thha"---Film:Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1966)--MD:Madan Mohan--Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan--Rafi Saab

2. "Tu Kahan Yeh Bata, Is Nasheeli Raat Mein, Maane Na Mera Dil Deewana"--Film:Tere Ghar Ke Saamne (1963)--MD:S.D.Burman--Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri--Rafi Saab

Thanks,

Venkat

Dear Venkatji,
I also used to wonder as to what that sentence meant.
It is, indeed, a revelation.
Best regards,
suresh

Ditto..
I used to think that they implied...an ocean cant placate a restless heart /soul !!

Current requests.

Here are the two songs:

1. Ek haseen sham ko Bitrate: 192 kbps Duration: 3.50 min
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2. Tu kahan ye bata Bitrate: 128 kbps Duration: 4.20 min
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rpnawani

Many many sincere thanks, rpn! Also for the Mahendra Kapoor's preamble in the "Ek Haseen Sham Ko" song!

Both are very special songs!

In the "Ek Haseen Sham Ko" song, see the initial heavenly hum by the Maestro! Also observe how he just plays with the words "Sham Ko" in umpteen different ways! Including the ultimate drag on "Shaaaaaaam Ko" while connecting the first Antara with the second!

In the "Tu Kahan Yeh Bata" song, I was happy to hear the very rarely heard fourth Antara! Thanks a lot! Incidentally, this song was recently copied in toto by a Telugu MD called Koti for a recent Telugu Film!


Venkat

Friends,

Next, how about these two diamonds?

1. "Aap Ne Yaad Dilaya To Mujhe Yaad Aaya"--Film:Aarti (1962)--MD:Roshan--Lyrics:Majrooh Sultanpuri--Rafi & Lata

2. "Huye Hain Tum Pe Aashiq Ham Bhala Mano Bura Manno, Yeh Chahat Ab Na Hogi Qam, Bhala Maano Bura Mano--Tititti timtitim ( )"---Film:Mere Sanam (1965)--MD:O.P.Nayyar--Lyrics:Majrooh Sultanpuri--Rafi Saab

Can someone kindly upload these?

Thanks,

Venkat