Originally posted by: gengarjetty2
@ summer:
the problem is, he has passed away and only 11 awards have been given posthmously. He is a contender but they are not sure whether o duniya ke rakhwaale deserves it or not.
An Appeal: Bharat Ratna for the Legendary Singer, Padmashree Mohd. Rafi Saab
This appeal is shared by Mr. Naresh Sharma.
January 22nd, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Dear Rajuji, Nareshji, Binuji
Pl. do not indulge in infighting as this will only spoil the principles of Rafi Sahab. Rafi sahab was a man of principles and we all are his followers. In fact, I am impressed or for that matter all are impressed by both the articles of Rajuji and Nareshji. I have already copied and pasted in my documensts.Both are excellent in their own way. In fact, Nareshji himself says, he has taken 1/3 of the ideas given by Rajuji and hence there is no question of argument. Our main aim is to get BR for our Guruji and see that it is achieved, though Rafi sahab himself was above all the awards. The award being the highest and unique (even though it has lost its sheen due to politicisation) and if our sahab's name finds a place over there, it will be an inspiration to all future generations, no matter a baby in the womb is already inspired by Rafi Sahab's voice. Hence, please for all Rafi Bhakths' sake, forget your misunderstandings and continue to keep up the good work and provide more and more information by writing articles and anecdotes on the legend of legends Rafi Sahab to impart knowledge to future generations.
Rafi Sahab Amar Rahein
Ramaswamy
January 23rd, 2008 at 4:01 pm
point taken, mr ramaswamy. i have made peace with mr nareshji and we are friends now. there is no malice or misunderstanding. however, my only passionate plea is let's do everything by confiding in each other. we all have our opinions and differences, but that's perfectly fair in a democracy. if any one has felt offended with whatever i wrote, i beg to be excused. i am a very small man whose share in all the rafian endeavour is just that of a squirrel.
January 23rd, 2008 at 7:16 pm
To
The Govt. of India
The Honourable President of India.
Mohammed Rafi is the right candidate to be awarded with Bharat Ratna.
His contribution through singing has no limit. His songs and voice have give solace peace and soul to millions of suffering people. It is difficult to fathom the depth of his contribution to humanity. His voice is that God, for the soul of india.
Please give him this time Bharat Ratna. He deserved it. If Lata was given, Rafi Saab should have been given still earlier.
Please respect the voiceless millions of millions of India who cries to this country to kindly award Mohd. Rafi with Bharat Ratna.
Thanks
Joseph ( Joy)
An Appeal: Bharat Ratna for the Legendary Singer, Padmashree Mohd. Rafi Saab
This appeal is shared by Mr. Naresh Sharma.