When Legendary singers Mohd Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar clashes In history of music

When Legendary singers Mohd Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar clashes In history of music

Undeniably, singers Mohd. Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar’s collaborations produced countless timeless hits, defining the golden era of Indian cinema.

While Rafi Saab’ left an indelible mark on the audience with his versatile singing style, the melody queen Lata Mangeshkar’s melodious voice conveys emotion across various genres.

But many may not be versed that the two legends had a major fallout.

Mohammad Rafi passed away on July 31, 1980. His biography, Mohammad Rafi: My Abba – A Memoir, was released in 2020 by his daughter-in-law Yasmin Khalid Rafi, marking 40 years since the singer’s death.

According to the biography, Lata Mangeshkar and Rafi had differences over royalty payments for their duets, led to a fallout and for nearly three years, the two did not sing together.

Rafi Saab had a different perspective, believing that when a producer pays for a song, the singer does not receive a share of the royalties.

Late music director Jaikishen made an effort to clear the problems between the two and then they recorded their duet for the film Palkon Ki Chhaaon Mein.

In a singing career spanning 35 years, Rafi Saab has worked with notable singers and music composers, and Lata was one of them. The duo has sung some major tracks such as Kitna Pyara Wada Hai, Dil Tera Diwana Hai Sanam, Dheere Dheere Chal Chand, Baghon Mein Bahar Hai, Teri Bindiya Re, Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho Revival, Jo Wada Kiya Voh Nibhana, Haye Re Haye, Wada Karle Sajna, Chalo Dildar Chalo, and more classic hits which still haunts.

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