Remembering Mohammed Rafi on his death anniversary: 10 timeless songs of the legendary singer

Born on December 24, 1924, legendary singer Mohammad Rafi began his singing career by chanting the notes that a 'fakir' (Muslim saint) sung in his village. Rafi remains one of India's greatest singers who lent his voice to Bollywood megastars including Amitabh Bachchan, Shammi Kapoor, Dharmendra and Dev Anand in his career as a successful playback artist. He died of a heart attack in Mumbai on July 31, 1980. Rafi was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1967. On Mohammed Rafi’s death anniversary, let’s take a trip down memory lane with some of his popular songs.

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