Mohammed Rafi passed away 36 years ago
Indian playback singer Mohammed Rafi who passed away on July 31, 1980, made his singing debut with 'Soniye Nee, Heeriye Nee' for the 1944 film 'Gul Baloch'. In his career, Rafi won National Award for the song 'Kya Hua Tera Wada' from 'Hum Kisise Kum Naheen' (1977), and 6 Filmfare awards. In 1967, he was honoured with a Padma Shri.