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4 Man Tadapat (Baiju Bawra, 1952)
- Baiju Bawra had numerous hit songs
but ‘Man Tadapat’ was remembered for
Rafi’s soulful singing and the use of raag
Malkauns.
8 Madhuban Mein Radhika (Kohinoor,
1960) - Best known its use of raag Hameer,
this was sung by Rafi and picturised on Dilip
Kumar. The sitar was played by Ustad Abdul
Halim Jagger Khan.
5 Insaaf Ka Mandir Hai (Amar, 1954)
- Another beauty by Rafi, the Naushad-
Badayuni magic is seen on the lines “Insaaf
ka mandir hai yeh, bhagwan ka ghar hai”.
9 Mere Mehboob Tujhe (Mere Mehboob,
1963) - Picturised on Rajendra Kumar and
Sadhana, this Rafi song was a huge hit and
was played regularly on the radio.
6 Duniya Mein Agar Aaye Ho (Mother
India, 1957) - A song with an important
and timeless message, this was sung by the
Mangeshkar sisters Lata, Meena and Usha.
10 Aaj Ki Raat (Ram Aur Shyam, 1967)
- Picturised on Dilip Kumar and Waheeda
Rahman, this Rafi song makes remarkable
use of the piano.
7 Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (Mughal-a-
Azam, 1960) - One of the greatest love songs
ever, this was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and
picturised on the gorgeous Madhubala.
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