Lesser-known facts about the legendary singer #MohammedRafi on his death anniversary :
> Rafi started singing by imitating chants of a fakir in his village.
> Rafi's family owned a men's salon in Lahore's Noor Mohalla.
> Rafi's first public performance came at the age of 13, when he was allowed to sing at a concert featuring the legendary K. L. Saigal
> In 1948, Rafi sang Sun Suno Aye Duniya Walon Bapuji Ki Amar Kahani, written by Rajendra Krishan, which became a huge hit. He was invited by the Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to sing at the latter's house.
Lesser-known facts about the legendary singer #MohammedRafi on his death anniversary : > Rafi started singing by imitating chants of a fakir in his village. > Rafi's family owned a men's salon in Lahore's Noor Mohalla. > Rafi's first public performance came at the age of 13, when he was allowed to sing at a concert featuring the legendary K. L. Saigal > In 1948, Rafi sang Sun Suno Aye Duniya Walon Bapuji Ki Amar Kahani, written by Rajendra Krishan, which became a huge hit. He was invited by the Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to sing at the latter's house.
Jul 31, 2014
