The two collaborated for the primary time on the 1956 film Bhagam Bhag.
In a documentary, singer Sudesh Bhosale revealed that the rivalry between Kishore Kumar and Mohammad Rafi was created by the magazines even when there was none.
In the leisure business, competitors between the celebrities is sort of frequent. The identical can be the case for musicians and singers as nicely. One such case of rumoured rivalry was of the legendary singers Kishore Kumar and Mohammad Rafi. The hearsay mill was at work with reviews that Kishore Kumar didn’t need to sing songs with Mohammad Rafi.
Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar are two of probably the most iconic singers within the business who’ve delivered immense chartbusters and showcased their versatility with their magical voices. Mohammad Rafi was thought-about to be the sought-after singer and through that point Kishore Kumar a outstanding determine in Hindi movie and music catapulted to fame after the discharge of the film Aradhana and he gained the place of primary. Kishore Kumar’s Mere Sapno Ki Rani, Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera and Roop Tera Mastana, received the hearts of the viewers.
In a documentary titled Dastaan-E-Rafi, singer Sudesh Bhosale revealed that the rivalry was created by the magazines even when there was none. Kishore Kumar as soon as denied the allegations of rivalry and stated, “Rafi Saab was my father’s senior. There was immense respect from both sides.”
Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar collaborated for the primary time on the 1956 film Bhagam Bhag. They sang the title monitor of the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) and later Hum Premi Pyaar Karna Chaahe from Parvarish and others.
As reported by the Indian Express, Mohammad Rafi’s son, Shahid Rafi, in an interview, addressed these rumours. He cleared that he by no means heard his father converse in poor health about Neele Neele Ambar Par singer. He added that they had been actually good pals and that Kishore Kumar used to respect his father loads. He additionally shared that his father used to return residence and say that he had numerous enjoyable at this time as he may sing with Kishore Kumar.
Reportedly, on July 31, 1980, when Mohammad Rafi handed away on the age of 55, Kishore Kumar reached his home and couldn’t include himself after seeing the late singer. As per reviews, Kishore Kumar held Mohammad Rafi’s toes and began crying bitterly.
