Rafisahab sang very landmark songs between 1971 to 1975. By: Dr Souvik Chatterji (Associate Professor in Law and Head of Department, JIS University, Kolkata) Rafisahab is remembered on his death anniversary in December 2022. It is 42 years since he left the world, yet his popularity increased and increased. Some group addressed the media that mid 1970s was the phase when Rafisahab sang less number of songs. Here are some of the landmark songs Rafisahab sang between 1971 to 1975. In 1971, Rafisahab sang landmark songs for Rajender Kumarsahab film Aap Aye Bahar Aye. He sang “mujhe teri muhabbat ka sahara”, “ pooch jo koi mujhse”, “aap aye bahaar aye”, composed by Laxmikant Pyarelalji all became super hit. In 1971 Rafisahab sang landmark songs for Shammi Kapoorji film Andaaz. He sang “hai na bolo bolo”, “remamma remamma re”, “dil use do jo jaan de de” composed by Shankar Jaikishanji all became super hit. In 1971, Rafisahab Song “kuch keheta yeh sawan” in Dharmenderji film Mera Gaon Mera Desh composed by Laxmikant Pyarellalji became big hit. In 1971, Rafisahab song “tubhi aaja ki ay gayi” in Raj Kumarji film Maryada composed by Kalyanji Anandji became a big hit. In 1971, Rafisahab song “chirag kis ke ghar ka” in Jeetenderji film Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari composed by Shankar Jaikishanji became super hit. In 1972, Rafisahab song “chalo dildar chalo” in Raj Kumarji film Pakeeza composed by Ghulam Muhammadji became super hit. In 1972, Rafisahab song “ek na ek din yeh kahani banegi” in Rajender Kumarji film Gora Aur Kala composed by Laxmikant Pyarelalji became super hit. In 1972, Rafisahab song “bol mere sathiya” and “aaj gaalo muskurayo” in Rajender Kumarji Dharmenderji film Lalkar composed by Kalyanji Anandji became super hit. In 1972, Rafisahab song “bari bewafa hai yeh husnwale” in Jeetenderji film Roop Tera Mastana composed by Laxmikant Pyarelalji became a big hit. In 1973, Rafisahab song “chura liya hai tumne jo dilko” in Dharmenderji film Yaadon Ki Baraat composed by RD Burmanji became a big hit. In 1973, Rafisahab song “aaj mausam bara beimaan hai” in Dharmenderji film Loafer composed by Laxmikant Pyarelalji became a super hit. In 1973, Rafisahab song “tum jo mil gaye ho” in Navin Nischalji film Hanste Zakhm composed by Madanmohanji became a super hit. In 1974, Rafisahab song “ek daal par tota bole” in Shashi Kapoorji film Chor Machaye Shor composed by Ravindra Jainji became super hit. In 1974, Rafisahab song “teri galiyon me na rakhenge kadam” in Anil Dhawanji film Hawas composed by Usha Khannaji became super hit. In 1974, Rafisahab song “phir wohi wohi baat” in Sanjeev Kumarji film Naya Din Nayi Raat composed by Laxmikant Pyarelalji became super hit. In 1975, Rafisahab song “jat yamla pagla diwana” in Dharmenderji film Pratigya composed by Laxmikant Pyarelalji became super hit. In 1975, Rafisahab song “ chari re chari kaise gale me pari” in Sanjeev Kumarji film Mausam composed by Madanmohanji became super hit. In 1975, Rafisahab song “ek mahal ho sapno ka” in Dharmenderji film Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, composed by Raviji became superhit. The list goes on. In the later years Rafisahab sang landmark songs Rishi Kapoorji films like Laila Majnu, Amar Akbar Anthony to mention a few. So this shows Rafisahab songs were significant in the mid 1970s as well. The songs require restoration and preservation.