Sonu Nigam, lyricist Santosh Anand honoured with Mohammed Rafi Award

Sonu Nigam was recently awarded with the Mohammed Rafi Award. The singer received the honour on the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary musician on Sunday. Mumbai hosted a special event to honour Rafi's outstanding contribution to the Indian music industry. In addition to Sonu, several renowned artists were given special honours.

Mohammed Rafi's birth anniversary celebration

While Sonu was given the Mohammed Rafi Award, veteran lyricist Santosh Anand was bestowed with the Mohammed Rafi Lifetime Achievement Award. Union Minister Piyush Goyal presented the awards to Sonu and Santosh Anand. Take a look at the pictures from the event. Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar also shared the pictures on his X account.

Tracing the trajectory of Mohammed Rafi’s career 

Mohammed Rafi was born on December 24, 1924, and was always considered to be the most talented and great singer of his time. Rafi’s incredible journey from modest beginnings to becoming a musical sensation is the epitome of skill and determination. From singing romantic, emotional songs, qawwalis, ghazals and bhajans to classical and party numbers, he excelled in all. He received six Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award. In 1967, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India. Rafi worked with many music directors, most notably Naushad Ali.

In the late 1950s and 1960s, he worked with other composers of the era, such as OP Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishan, SD Burman and Roshan. He has sung numerous songs, including Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Naa Paoge, Yun Hi Tum Mujhse Baat, Yeh Jo Chilmun Hai, Mera Man Tera Pyaasa, Kitna Pyara Vada, among others. The legendary and evergreen singer passed away on July 31, 1980. His melodies are still loved by music lovers and they will continue to create an impact on coming generations.

(with inputs from ANI)