Rafi & Lata – Jo Wada kiya – Taj Mahal [1963]

by admin on July 2, 2010

Taj Mahal (1963) is an Indian Hindi film directed by M. Sadiq. Starring Pradeep Kumar, Bina Rai, Helen, Jabeen Jalil and Veena. Music is by Roshan………. Mohammed Rafi (Hindi: ??????? ????, Urdu: ???? ????; December 24, 1924 July 31, 1980), often addressed as Rafi Sahib, was an Indian playback singer whose career spanned four decades and is one of the most versatile male singers in the history of Indian cinema. Rafi sang in many Indian languages including Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Sindhi, Kannada and Telugu. He also recorded English and Persian songs. He is primarily remembered, however, for his Hindi songs, which still remain very popular in India today and also among the Indian diaspora. He dominated the Bollywood music industry from the 1950s to the 1970s along with Mukesh, Manna Dey, and Kishore Kumar. Between 1950 and 1970, Rafi was one of the most sought after singers in Bollywood. In 1965, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Sri award. Awards; * 2001 – Rafi was honored with the “best singer of the millennium” by Hero Honda and Stardust magazine in Mumbai on Jan 7, 2001. Government Awards; * 15Th Aug 1947 – Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru given hug after his song * 1948 – Rafi received a silver medal from the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on the first anniversary of the Indian Independence Day. * 1965 – he was honoured with the Padmashri by the Government of India. National Film Awards

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rebelosty July 2, 2010 at 8:13 am

love this song

sakasus July 2, 2010 at 8:13 am

To me, voices like Rafi & Lata are divine miracles…. they are immortal

Mahagedara2 July 2, 2010 at 8:13 am

You are AGAIN most welcome, my friend AND thank you very much for sharing a personal childhood experience you have had.
Take care, my friend.

dpkmbn July 2, 2010 at 8:13 am

actually there are some childhood memories attached to this film…….when i was a lil kid. I saw this song on TV and one uncle from our neighbourhood while watching this song said this was a very hit movie of its time and all the songs are very nice. I never forgot those words, i use to humm this song when i was a kid………and few da;ys back i was searching it on youtube and fortunately i found it, credit goes to you….for reminding me my childhood again, thanx for the upload and comment.

Mahagedara2 July 2, 2010 at 8:13 am

Most welcome, my friend.

dpkmbn July 2, 2010 at 8:13 am

great song

Mahagedara2 July 2, 2010 at 8:13 am

You are most welcome, my dear friend Sarla.

jasbongy July 2, 2010 at 8:13 am

This is also my fav.
Very beautiful song with beautiful voices of great Singers. 5*****With respect. Sarla.

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