Mohammed Rafi will always be held along with Kishoe Kumar as the best Singer of Hindi Films. Although he lost out to many songs towards the late 70’s to Kishore Kumar, Rafi will always remain the most respected Singer.
Here is My list of 20 Best Mohammed Rafi Songs. I have divided the songs in to 2 categories. The First One are the songs which have Mohammed Rafi singing in Solo and the second one has the one he is singing in a duet or more than 2 singers. The Songs are in NO PARTICULAR ORDER. They are just 20 of best Mohammed Rafi songs.
** MOHAMMED RAFI - SOLO **
1) Dekhi Zamaney Ki Yaari
Film - Kagaz Ke Phool
Music Director - S.D.Burman
Lyrics - Kaifi Azmi
Perhaps Rafi’s Best and most intense Song till Date. Superb Lyrics By Kaifi Azmi which holds true even today.
2) Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaaye To Kya Hai
Film - Pyaasa
Music Director - S.D.Burman
Lyrics - Kaifi Aazmi
Another Intense Song by Rafi which looks at the dark side of this world.
3) Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil
Film - Heer Raanjha
Music Director -
Lyrics - Kaifi Azmi
Beautifully written sad song based on the punjabi folk tale heer ranjha. The Amazing part of the movie was that it was written entirely in poetry. The Entire Dialogues of the films were in poem Form. Only Kaifi Azmi could have done justice to the script.
4) Kar Chale Hum Fida
Film - Haqeekat
Music Director - Madan Mohan
Lyrics - Kaifi Azmi
Perhaps the best patriotic song ever written. Still bring tears to the eyes of many people when they watch the film. Only Rafi could have sung this song and no one else.
5) Kya Hua Tera Vada
Film - Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahi
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Majrooh Sultanpuri
Another Sad Romantic Song by Rafi which won him many awards.
6) Maine Poocha Chaand Se
Film - Abdullah
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Majrooh Sultanpuri
The Most Beautiful Romantic sung Song By Mohammmed Rafi.
7) Puakrta Chala Hoo Main
Film -?
Music Director -?
Lyrics -?
Another beautiful romantic song by Rafi. I don’t know the details of the song but I think it was picturised on biswajeet.
8) Khoya Khoya Chaand
Film - Kala Bazaar
Music Director - S.D.Burman
Lyrics - Majrooh Sultanpuri
Dev Anand’s Best Song till date. And who else but Rafi to sing.
9) Salam Kijiye Janaab Aaye Hai
Film - Aandhi
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Gulzar
Perhaps the first and the last song which Mohammed Rafi Sand For Lyricist/Writer/Director Gulzar. Makes Fun of The people who stand in elections.
10) Aye Watan
Film - Shaheed
Music Director - Prem Dhwan
Lyrics - Prem Dhawan
Aye Watan Aye Watan Humko Teri Kasam, Teri raah main jaan tuk loota jaayege. Phool Kya cheez hai, hum to tere liye, sur apna bali pe chada jaayege. A favourite song played on 15th August.
** MOHAMMED RAFI - DUET OR MORE THAN 2 SINGERS **
1) Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna
Film - Shaheed
Music Director - Prem Dhwan
Lyrics - Prem Dhawan
Co-Singers - Rajendra Bhatia & Manna Dey.
Another beautiful song originally writen by revolutionary Ram Prasad Bismil and modified by Prem Dhawan. It is said Bhagat Singh and his colleagues sang this song while they were in jail on their 54 days hunger strike. Another Song which still brings tears to the eyes when you see it on screen. Although Many versions of this song came.nothing beats this one.
2) Chana Chor Garam
Film - Kranti
Music Director - Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Lyrics - Anand bakshi
Co-Singers - Kishore Kumar, Lata Maheshkar & Nitin Mukesh
Long Anti-british song. Superb Lyrics by Anand Bakshi and catchy tune by Laxmikant Pyarelal.
3) Baney Chahe Dushman
Film - Dostana
Music Director - Kalyanji Anandji
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Kishore Kumar
Superb Song which anand bakshi wrote keeping in mind the intense media created rivalry between Mohammed Rafi and kishore kumar. And the lyrics hold true for them.’Bane chahe dushman.Zamana humara.salamt rahey.dostana humara.’
4) Ek Rasta Do Rahi
Film - Ram Balram
Music Director - Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Kishore Kumar
Another Song keeping the rivalry of Mohammed Rafi-Kishore Kumar. Amazing fun song.
5) Sa Re Ga Ma
Film - Chupke Chupke
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Kishore Kumar
Another Fun Song. When The 2 master singers sang together nothing beat them.
6) Tumse Door Rehke
Film - Adalat
Music Director - Kalyanji-Anandji
Lyrics - Indeevar
Co-Singers - Lata Mangeshkar
Underrated hindi song from the movie adalat. Vey Beautifully sung by both of them.
7) Hum Jhoot Bolte Hai
Film - Imaan Dharam
Music Director - Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyrics - Anand bakshi
Co-Singers - Kishore Kumar
Very Good Song sung by both the masters. Movie was based on 2 con men who earn living by giving false testimonies.
8) Chura Liya
Film - Yaadon Ki Baraat
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Majrooh Sultanpuri
Co-Singers - Asha Bhosle
Although this song was mostly sung by Asha Bhosle(and hats off to her.what a beautiful song).you can not take credit from rafi who sang with her. Inspired from The English Song.If it’s tuesday, it must be belgium.
9) Jaanu Meri Jaan
Film - Shaan
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Kishore Kumar & Asha Bhosle
Fun Song and very catchy https://lyrics.
10) Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar
Film - Amar Akbar anthony
Music Director - Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar & Asha Bhosle.
The Prime reason why this song is in my list is because it was the first and the last time that all the 5 best singers sung this song together.
If there are any mistakes regarding the co-singers, music directors or lyricist of the abovie songs please email them to me or let me know.