phir bhi tumko chahunga lyrics it is impossible to pick a handful of hits from Rafi's priceless ouevre , IANS remembers a few of his eternal songs. * KYA HUA TERA WADA The song from the 1977 film "Hum Kisise Kum Naheen", was sung by Rafi and picturised on Tariq and Kajal Kiran. The emotion of longing is infused in the song, where the boy is questioning his love interest about all the promises that they made, and how he will never forget her.
* MAINE POOCHA CHAND SE
The evergreen melody from 1980 film "Abdullah" still has a special place in hearts of people from all age groups. It is used by boys to woo, express their admiration and also a hit wedding songs for senior couples. Sung by Rafi, the song shows romantic moments between Sanjay Khan and Zeenat Aman, wherein the guy is praising his love interest by saying that even the beauty of moon is nothing in front of his ladylove.
* LIKHE JO KHAT TUJHE
With the song, Rafi gave melodic twist to words composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, which became part of 1968 film "Kanyadaan". Actors Shashi Kapoor and Asha Parekh brought forward a love story alive with the song, which has many cover versions now and is considered to be a romantic anthem for many.
* CHAND MERA DIL CHANDNI HO TUM
The song was part of 1977 film "Hum Kisise Kum Naheen", and was picturised on Tariq Khan and Kajal Kiran. It captures emotion of love, where the guy is telling his love interest that she is an integral part of his life by drawing comparisons between the relationship of moon and moonlight. Actor Rishi Kapoor adds a peppy twist to the song. Even after over 40 years, the song is popular. No one can forget the small portion of the recreated version of the song, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen, in "Main Hoon Na".
* MADHUBAN MEIN RADHIKA NAACHE RE
The song featured in Dilip Kumar's film "Kohinoor" (1960), where Rafi did justice to Naushad Ali's composition. The song infused with rhythm of classical music along with the grace of late Madhubala went on to become a big hit.
* NAIN LAD JAIHEN
The song is from Indian classic "Gunga Jumna" (1961). Rafi once again poured his soul into Naushad Ali's music with sounds steeped deep into Indian ethos giving it a rustic touc. It was picturised on Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala.