Top 13 Mohammed Rafi Songs: Including Parda Hai Parda and Other Hits by the King of Melody
Mohammed Rafi, known as the King of Melody, was a versatile playback singer in the Indian film industry. He was revered for his ability to sing various genres of songs, including romantic numbers, qawwalis, and patriotic tracks. Some of his best songs like Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe, Taarif Karun Kya Uski, Yahoo!, and Parda Hai Parda are still cherished by old music lovers.
In an interview with Rediff, Mohammed Rafi’s son Shahid Rafi mentioned that director Manmohan Desai always referred to the singer as the “voice of God”. According to Rishi Kapoor, “If anyone has the voice of god, it is Mohammed Rafi.”
Here is a curated list of the 13 best Mohammed Rafi songs that continue to resonate with our hearts:
13 best Mohammed Rafi songs
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Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe- Kanyadaan
Picturized on late legendary actor Shashi Kapoor and Asha Parekh, Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe from the 1968 film Kanyadaan is one of the most popular Mohammed Rafi romantic songs. His soulful voice in this track is still cherished.
Other iconic songs include Parda Hai Parda from Amar Akbar Anthony, Yahoo! from Junglee, Abhi Na Jao Chod Kar from Hum Dono, Chaudhvin Ka Chaand Ho from Chaudhvin Ka Chaand, Baharon Phool Barsao from Suraj, Taarif Karun Kya Uski (Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra) from Kashmir Ki Kali, O Meri Mehbooba! from Dharamveer, Aane Se Uske from Jeene Ki Raah, Aajkal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche from Brahmachari, O Haseena Zulfonwali from Teesri Manzil, Aaj Mausam Bada Baimaan Hai from Loafer, and Dard-e-Dil, Dard-e-Jigar from Karz.
Rafi worked with renowned music composers like Naushad Ali, OP Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishan, SD Burman, and Roshan. He collaborated with other playback singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, and Manna Dey as well.
He sang numerous songs for actors like Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand, Dharmendra, and others, leaving behind a legacy of timeless melodies.