Did You Know Mohammed Rafi's Throat Kept Bleeding While Recording This 'Evergreen' Song

The evergreen iconic singer of the Indian Film Industry Mohammed Rafi is well known for singing songs with great passion. His dedication was truly out of the world when it came to singing. He rehearsed so intensely for one of his songs, 'O Duniya Ke Rakhwale,' that blood even came out of his throat on the day of recording. Although at present he is not here anymore in this world, his songs continue to bring joy. Throughout his career, Mohammed Rafi sang thousands of hit songs.

Let us share a story related to Rafi that you may not be aware of. Mohammed Rafi got his first break in the Punjabi movie 'Gul Baloch' in 1944. Naushad and Husnlal Bhagatram recognized Rafi's talent, and Khaiyyam gave him a chance in the movie.' According to an article, Khemchand Prakash remembered Rafi, saying, 'In 1949, I recorded his first ghazal, 'Akele Mein Woh Ghabrate To Honge,' and if he hesitated, he might have regretted it. What can be said about Rafi Sahab's voice? The way I wanted it, he sang it.'

After the song 'Bekas Pe Karam Kijiye' from the movie 'Bibi,' Rafi's fate changed, and he never looked back. When Dil Hi To Hai's song 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag' was rejected due to electric failure during a stage show, 13-year-old Rafi took the stage. That moment opened doors for Mohammad Rafi's destiny. 

Perhaps, a surprising story for you about one of Mohammad Rafi's songs is related to the song 'O Duniya Ke Rakhwale' from the movie 'Baiju Bawra.' This song was liked by many. While recording this song, Mohammed Rafi rehearsed for 15 days. When the final recording was complete, his voice was so broken that people started saying that Rafi Sahab might never regain his original voice. During the song, he sang with such intensity that blood came out of his throat. This was the story connected to Mohammad Rafi's song.

So, this was an unknown tale related to the song sung by Mohammed Rafi which many might haven't heard about this maestro of the Indian Film Industry.