The music industry lost a gem on July 31, 1980, when Mohammed Rafi passed away. The singer died after a heart attack at the age of 55. He has left behind the kind of unparalleled legacy, that the world will remember him until the end of time. Music lovers still swear by his songs. What is a playlist without a number by Rafi on it? You pick a mood, and there will be a Rafi song that will perfectly suit it. God, the variety of genres that he has crooned songs in is par brilliance. Feeling sad, there is a Rafi song for it. Want a happy-go-lucky number? There is a Rafi song for it.

So, please let us have the honour to curate a small list of some of the best songs by Mohammed Rafi. Honestly, every song he ever lent his voice to should be on here, but that is slightly tough to pull off.

Kya Hua Tera Vaada

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko

Badan Pe Sitare

Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe

Oo Haseena

Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho

Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein

Jhilmil Sitaron Ka

Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil

Aane Se Uske Aaye Bahaar

Gulabi Aankhein

So, that was our small token of appreciation for Mohammed Rafi and his songs. With his songs around, the world is more bearable and a better place to live in. His contribution to arts and entertainment is inspiring. The gravitas in his voice is soothing. The legendary singer will always be missed.

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