A Stellar Celebration Of Rafi's Centenary

The evening of 9th November 2024 at Pearey Lal Bhawan in Delhi unfolded as a truly unforgettable celebration, bringing together music lovers to honour the centenary of the legendary Mohammed Rafi with an enchanting tribute. Organized by Big Beat Entertainment under the meticulous direction of Kausar Firdausi, the event, aptly titled 바카라�Sau Saal Pahle바카라�, was a heartfelt homage to the timeless voice of the maestro, whose melodies continue to resonate across generations.

The showstopper of the event was Jugal Kishor, who astounded the packed auditorium with his rendition of 18 iconic songs spanning the diverse genres that defined Rafi's illustrious legacy. From the ethereal beauty of 바카라�Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho바카라� and 바카라�Teri Ankhon Ke Siwa바카라� to the devotional serenity of 바카라�Shirdi Wale Sai Baba바카라�, the audience was transported through a kaleidoscope of emotions. His dynamic performance also included evergreen hits like 바카라�Chal Udja Re Panchi바카라�, 바카라�Parda Hai Parda바카라�, 바카라�Madhuban Mein Radhika바카라�, 바카라�Ahsan Tera Hoga Mujhpar바카라�, and the romantic hit 바카라�Pardesiyon Se Na Ankhiyan Milana바카라�.

Adding depth to the celebration was Kausar Firdausi, who brought to life some of Rafi바카라�s less-celebrated gems. Songs like 바카라�Tu Mere Saamne Hai바카라� and 바카라�Tumhari Zulf Ke Saaye Mein바카라� enthralled the audience, reminding everyone of the breadth of Rafi바카라�s melodies. His soulful renditions of 바카라�Mera Mann Tera Pyasa바카라� and 바카라�Meri Awaaz Suno바카라� left a lasting impression.

Azhar Firdausi바카라�s soulful solo 바카라�Boondein Nahi Sitare바카라� and his male duet 바카라�Bane Chahe Dushman바카라� with Sajid Ansari added unique flair to the performances. Indu Thakur mesmerised the audience with eight enchanting duets originally sung by Rafi and his legendary female co-artists, including Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Suman Kalyanpur, Geeta Dutt, and Mubarak Begum. The timeless hits included 바카라�Paon Chhu Lene Do바카라�, 바카라�Hum Aapki Ankhon Mein바카라�, 바카라�Phir Miloge Kabhi바카라�, 바카라�Aaja Aaja Main Hoon바카라�, 바카라�Ashaon Ke Sawan Mein바카라�, 바카라�Itna Hai Tumse Pyar바카라�, 바카라�Mujhko Apne Gale Lagalo바카라� and 바카라�Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar바카라�.

The event was beautifully compered by Rehan Najmi, whose eloquent Urdu expressions captivated the audience. It was graced by chief guest Harry Sachdeva, film director, writer and producer and special guests Aasheesh Sharma, deputy editor of TV9 and Namrata Kohli, journalist.

Besides celebrating Rafi's unparalleled legacy through 31 classic hits, the event paid tribute to the geniuses who shaped the golden era of Hindi cinema. Fifteen music composers, including the likes of Naushad, Shankar-Jaikishan, SD Burman, Madan Mohan, OP Nayyar, Roshan, and Laxmikant-Pyarelal, were honoured alongside 10 eminent lyricists and five iconic female co-singers.

The event received support from the Nora Solomon Foundation, ICCPL Foundation, Axis Ecorp, BOP Realty, PR Professionals, Slough PR, The Office Pass, and Story Brews Communications.

The auditorium resonated with applause as Rafi-inspired voices brought a timeless repertoire to life, brilliantly accompanied by the Do-Re-Mi orchestra. Though Mohammed Rafi is no longer with us, his songs live on in every note and every soul.