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How Suman Kalyanpur’s career peaked after Lata Mangeshkar’s fallout with Mohammed Rafi | Bollywood News

How Suman Kalyanpur’s career peaked after Lata Mangeshkar’s fallout with Mohammed Rafi | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJun 1, 2026 03:43 PM IST Veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur, who gave her voice to hits such as “Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche” and “Na Na Karte Pyar Tumhin Se” among others, passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday evening at her residence due to age-related issues. Kalyanpur gained popularity with her melodious voice between the 1960s and 1970s. She managed to create a niche for herself alongside the top singer of the time, Lata Mangeshkar. Rift between Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi But her career peaked at the time when Lata Mangeshkar had a fallout with legendary vocalist Mohammed Rafi. The two had an argument over royalty issues back in the 1960s. As Lata led the movement to get royalties for all singers, top singers like her, Mukesh, and Talat Mehmood decided to boycott HMV, the biggest music banner of the time, which imposed the burden of paying royalties on the producers instead. However, Rafi continued to sing for HMV, much to Lata’s disappointment. “Rafi sahab was instigated into …

Daboo Malik recalls attending Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle’s recording sessions

Daboo Malik recalls attending Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle’s recording sessions

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Veteran music composer Daboo Malik recently seems to have become nostalgic as he took a trip down memory lane as he recalled attending the recording sessions of music legends Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar.  Daboo shared a rare black-and-white picture as a throwback from the iconic Filmcenter Studios, and said that he can still remember the smell and the vibe of the room where some of India’s finest voices created timeless melodies.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Daboo Malik (@daboomalik) Sharing the picture, Daboo wrote on his social media account, “This is FILMCENTER STUDIOS …. I know the room behind that door … This is the monitor room I have sat on one of these chairs and spent hours on the black sofa behind …” He added, “I have attended recordings of Kishore Da, Rafi Sahab, Asha ji and Lataji … I can’t even explain how magnificent the musicians` assembly room …

‘Cold war’ between Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar had them banning each other for 3 years, contesting each other’s Guinness Book claims | Bollywood News

‘Cold war’ between Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar had them banning each other for 3 years, contesting each other’s Guinness Book claims | Bollywood News

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Hindi film music has been a part of our movies ever since we started making talkies in the 1930s. By the 1940s, when the music industry started to develop its legs and composers, singers and lyric writers started to gain prominence, there were a few titans that emerged, who continued to rule the space for the next few decades. Amongst the singers, Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar became the voices that became synonymous with Hindi film music. Sure, other singers were respected just as much, but the kind of popularity that Rafi and Lata experienced was unmatched. And it was, perhaps, this popularity that led to a few clashes between them. So much so that the two did not even record with each other for three years, and for singers in their prime, who were known to sing every other song with each other, this was a lifetime. Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi first recorded with each other in 1947. The song was called ‘Chalo Ho gayi Tayyar’ and it was a part of a …

PM Narendra Modi remembers Raj Kapoor, Mohd Rafi, ANR, Tapan Sinha in 2024’s last Mann Ki Baat | Bollywood

PM Narendra Modi remembers Raj Kapoor, Mohd Rafi, ANR, Tapan Sinha in 2024’s last Mann Ki Baat | Bollywood

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered the four icons of Indian cinema Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Tapan Sinha in their birth centenary year in his last Mann Ki Baat address of 2024. (Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma pose for an iconic family picture at RK Film Festival) PM Modi paid tribute to Raj Kapoor and other Indian icons. PM Modi on Indian icons Speaking in his monthly radio broadcast, the prime minister said: “In 2024, we are celebrating the birth centenary of several film personalities who were instrumental in bringing global recognition to the country… The lives of these personalities is a source of inspiration for our film industry.” “Through his films, Raj Kapoor ji made the world aware of India’s soft power,” Modi said. Mohd Rafi‘s magical voice would touch the heart of every listener, added the prime minister. “He had an incredible voice. Be it devotional songs, romantic songs or sad songs, he made every emotion come alive with his voice. …

100 years of Mohammed Rafi: Remembering the giant

100 years of Mohammed Rafi: Remembering the giant

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Mohammed Rafi, a Punjabi by heritage, was the second eldest of six brothers born to Allah Rakhi and Haji Ali Mohammad in a Punjabi Jat Muslim family. The family hailed from Kotla Sultan Singh, a village located near present-day Majitha in the Amritsar district of Punjab, India. Known by the nickname “Pheeko,” Rafi’s musical journey began by mimicking the chants of a fakir who would roam the streets of his native village. In 1935, Rafi’s father moved to Lahore, where he ran a men’s barbershop in Noor Mohalla, Bhati Gate. It was here that Rafi studied classical music under the guidance of Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan, Pandit Jiwan Lal Mattoo, and Firoze Nizami. At the age of 13, Rafi had his first public performance, singing in Lahore alongside KL Sagal. And yet this singer, having his roots in Punjab, could sing in Bhojpuri like a native. Ab aayi gavanwa kii sari, from a non-film album, is a prime example of that. Songs like Nain lad jaiyen (Gunga Jumna, 1961), Mere pairon mein ghunghroo (Sunghursh, 1968), …

Sonu Nigam praises late Mohd Rafi for Bhajan singing skills, ‘Inka dharam parivartan kaise hojaata hai…’

Sonu Nigam praises late Mohd Rafi for Bhajan singing skills, ‘Inka dharam parivartan kaise hojaata hai…’

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Mohammed Rafi remains to be one of the most iconic and legendary singers Bollywood has ever seen. Even now, his music is still appreciated. Chand Mera Dil Chandni Ho Tum, Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe, Kya Hua Tera Vada, Diwana Hua Badal and many more are some of the most iconic songs by Mohd Rafi. At the recently concluded 55th Edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Mohammed Rafi was honoured. A special session was held titled Asmaan Se Aaya Farishta – A Tribute to Mohd Rafi – The King of Melody. Sonu Nigam paid the legendary singer a tribute and also praised him for the varied kind of songs he has sung. Also Read – Not Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal or Sonu Nigam, this singer is the highest-paid in India and charges Rs…. Sony Nigam talks about Mohammed Rafi’s music Sonu Nigam at the event praised Mohd Rafi for having the ability to adapt his voice for actors for across generations as he has sung for celebrities like Dilip Kumar, Johnny Walker, …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Makes Rare Comment About Her Father; Eisha Singh Friendzones Avinash Mishra In Bigg Boss 18

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Makes Rare Comment About Her Father; Eisha Singh Friendzones Avinash Mishra In Bigg Boss 18

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Last Updated:November 30, 2024, 21:55 IST Samantha Ruth Prabhu mourns the loss of her father, Joseph Prabhu, while reflecting on their strained relationship. Meanwhile, Avinash Mishra confessed his love for Eisha Singh in a recent Bigg Boss 18 episode, a moment now trending on social media. Samantha Ruth Prabhu mourns her father Joseph Prabhu’s death while reflecting on their strained relationship and its impact on her self-worth. Meanwhile, Avinash Mishra confesses his love for Eisha Singh in a viral Bigg Boss 18 clip. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who shared the heartbreaking news of her father Joseph Prabhu’s death on Friday, recently opened up about their strained relationship and the impact it had on her self-worth. In a conversation with Galatta India, Samantha spoke about struggling for validation and how it shaped her journey. For More: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Makes Rare Comment About Her Father: ‘He Told Me, You’re Not Smart…’ Avinash Mishra finally admitted his feelings for Eisha Singh in the recent episode of Bigg Boss 18. A video of the two actors has surfaced on …

After Kishore Kumar biopic, Mohd. Rafi’s life to be portrayed on-screen; son Shahid Rafi to make big announcement soon

After Kishore Kumar biopic, Mohd. Rafi’s life to be portrayed on-screen; son Shahid Rafi to make big announcement soon

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After the buzz around legendary singer Kishore Kumar’s biopic, music lovers who loved the 60s era have a new reason to celebrate. Recently, at the International Film Festival of India, iconic singer Mohammed Rafi’s son, Shahid Rafi, announced that he will soon make an official announcement on a biopic on his late father’s life on his birth centenary on December 24, 2024. At the ongoing film festival, a special tribute was paid to the legendary singer, where Rafi’s significant impact on the music industry was discussed. Speaking at the special session, titled Aasmaan Se Aaya Farishta—Mohammed Rafi: The King of Melody, the legendary singer’s son confirmed that they will soon make a biopic on the Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai singer.  Moreover, he also revealed that he and the filmmaker Umesh Shukla are negotiating for making the film. For those unaware, Shukla has made popular films like Akshay Kumar starrer OMG—Oh My God! and Amitabh Bachchan starrer 102 Not Out. He stated, “An announcement will be made in December. I am making a biopic on Rafi sahab. …