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Remembering Rafi saab
By: Dr Sumit S Paul

India: 

 

Singing Legend: Late Mohammad Rafi  

Lovers of music remember Mohammad Rafi with moist eyes and choked voices. 

All the songs that he has sung are beautiful. July 31 being his death anniversary, on this day Rafi saab will be remembered all the more poignantly.

Even after so many years, his songs are evergreen. He could effortlessly sing at the highest pitch without the slightest crack or variation in his voice.
 
He may have over-emoted in a few songs, but he never over-modulated his voice like Kishore Kumar. Besides, he was an extremely gentle soul.

One seldom comes across a singer of Rafi's class and calibre.

Dr Sumit S Paul

Pune









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