A Voice That Will Live Forever: Sustaining Mohammed Rafi’s Legacy in Today’s Music Industry
Rajesh Dhabre Mohammed Rafi Rooh-e-Rafi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 19: At a time when the Indian music industry is rapidly evolving—driven by streaming platforms, short-form content, and shifting listener preferences—the question of preserving legacy music has become increasingly significant. Amid this changing landscape, sustained efforts to keep the golden era of Hindi cinema relevant are gaining renewed attention. One such effort centres on the continued celebration and performance of Mohammed Rafi’s timeless repertoire.
Rafi Saab’s body of work remains a benchmark for vocal discipline, emotional depth, and versatility in Indian playback singing. For the music industry, his songs are not merely nostalgic assets but cultural capital—records that continue to influence singers,...









