Mohammed Rafi made many non-lead actors famous through his songs. He also sang pretty much for all the leading actors from 1944 to 1969 - Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor, Guru Dutt, Bharat Bhushan, Pradeep Kumar, Rajendra Kumar, Biswajeet, Joy Mukherjee, Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Balraj Sahni and many more.
The term “Hit songs” is purely a matter of choice, dependent on one’s taste. It is also virtually impossible for us to choose even the top 20 songs, for the fans of Rafi Sahab but let's look into the list jotted down by us.
20. Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe
Song Name: Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe
Movie: Kanyadan
Year: 1969
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Shankar Jaikishan
Lyricist: Neeraj
Director: Mohan Sehgal Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Asha Parekh, Sayeeda Khan, Om Parkesh
19. Khush Rahe Tu Sada
Song Name: Khush Rahe Tu Sada
Movie: Khilona
Year: 1970
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Director: Chander Vohra Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Mumtaz, Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Durga Khote
18. Dil Ke Jharoke Mein Tujhko Bithakar
Song Name: Dil Ke Jharoke Mein Tujhko Bithakar
Movie: Brahmchari
Year: 1968
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Shankar Jaikishan
Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri
Director: Bhappi Sonie Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Rajshree, Pran, Jagdeep, Mumtaz, Dhumal
17. Yeh Reshmi Zulfein Yeh Sharbati Aankhein
Song Name: Yeh Reshmi Zulfein Yeh Sharbati Aankhein
Movie: Do Raaste
Year: 1970
Singers: Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Director: Raj Khosla Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Prem Chopra, Bindu
16. Baharon Phool Barsao
Song Name: Baharon Phool Barsao
Movie: Suraj
Year: 1966
Singers: Mohammad Rafi
Music Director: Shankar-Jaikishan
Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri
Director: T Prakash Rao Starring: Rajendra Kumar, Vyjayantimala, Mumtaz, Ajit, Johny Walker
15. Ye Duniya Yeh Mehfil
Song Name: Ye Duniya Yeh Mehfil
Movie: Heer Raanjha
Year: 1970
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Madan Mohan
Lyricist: Kaifi Azmi
Director: Chetan Anand Starring: Raj Kumar, Priya Rajvansh, Jeevan, Ajit, Pran
14. Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Song Name: Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Movie: Shor
Year: 1972
Singers: Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyricist: Santosh Anand
Director: Manoj Kumar Starring: Manoj Kumar, Jaya Bachchan, Premnath, Raj Mehra
13. Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra
Song Name: Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra
Movie: Kashmir Ki Kali
Year: 1964
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: O P Nayyar
Lyricist: S H Bihari
Director: Shakti Samanta Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Pran, Anoop Kumar, Nazir Hussain
12. Jo Wada Kiya Wo Nibhana Padega
Song Name: Jo Wada Kiya Wo Nibhana Padega
Movie: Taj Mahal
Year: 1963
Singers: Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Roshan
Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi
Director: M Sadiq Starring: Pradeep Kumar, Beena Roy, Jeevan, Helen, Rehman
11. Khoya Khoya Chand Khula Aasman
Song Name: Khoya Khoya Chand Khula Aasman
Movie: Kala Bazar
Year: 1960
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: S D Burman
Lyricist: Shailendra
Director: Vijay Anand Starring: Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Nanda, Rashid Khan
10. Aaj Mausam Bada Baiman Hai
Song Name: Aaj Mausam Bada Baiman Hai
Movie: Loafer
Year: 1973
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Director: A Bhim Singh Starring: Dharmendra, Mumtaz, Keshto Mukherjee, Premnath
9. Abhi Na Jaao Chhodkar
Song Name: Abhi Na Jaao Chhodkar
Movie: Hum Dono
Year: 1961
Singers: Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
Music Director: Jaidev
Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi
Director: Amarjeet Starring: Dev Anand, Nanda, Sadhna, Lalita Pawar, Jagirdar
8. Ehsan Tera Hoga Mujh Par
Song Name: Ehsan Tera Hoga Mujh Par
Movie: Junglee
Year: 1961
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Shankar Jaikishan
Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri
Director: Subodh Mukherjee Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Saira Banu, Lalita Pawar, Anoop Kumar
7. Chura Liya Hai Tumne jo dil ko
Song Name: Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko
Movie: Yaadon Ki Baarat
Year: 1973
Singers: Mohammad Rafi, Asha Bhosle
Music Director: R D Burman
Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Director: Nasir Hussain Starring: Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Vijay Arora, Tariq, Neetu Singh
6. Deewana Hua Badal
Song Name: Deewana Hua Badal
Movie: Kashmir Ki Kali
Year: 1964
Singers: Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
Music Director: O P Nayyar
Lyricist: S H Bihari
Director: Shakti Samanta Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Pran, Anoop Kumar
5. Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho, To Ye Lagtaa Hai, Ke Jahaan Mil Gaya
Song Name: Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho, To Ye Lagtaa Hai, Ke Jahaan Mil Gaya
Movie: Hanste Zakhm
Year: 1973
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Madan Mohan
Lyricist: Kaifi Azmi
Director: Chetan Anand Starring: Mac Mohan, Naveen Nischol, Priya Rajvansh, Jeevan
4. Dard E Dil Dard E Jigar
Song Name: Dard E Dil Dard E Jigar
Movie: Karz
Year: 1980
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Director: Subhash Ghai Starring: Rishi Kapoor, Tina Munim, Simi Garewal, Raj Kiran
3. Yeh Chand Sa Roshan
Song Name: Ye Chand Sa Roshan Chehra
Movie: Kashmir Ki Kali
Year: 1964
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: O P Nayyar
Lyricist: S H Bihari
Director: Shakti Samanta Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Pran, Anoop Kumar, Nazir Hussain
2. Baar Baar Dekho Hazaar Baar Dekho
Song Name: Baar Baar Dekho Hazaar Baar Dekho
Movie: China Town
Year: 1962
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Ravi
Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Director: Shakti Samanta Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Shakeela, Helen, S N Banerjee
1. Teri Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Kadam
Song Name: Teri Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Kadam
Movie: Hawas
Year: 1974
Singers: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Usha Khanna
Lyricist: Sawan Kumar Tak
Director: Sawan Kumar Tak Starring: Neetu Singh, Anil Dhawan
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