MUMBAI: Saregama India Pvt Ltd held a musical concert of ‘Rafi Resurrected’ in the UK at Birminghum, Manchester and London Coliseum on 15, 17 and 20 July 2008. The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra played for the concert, while Sonu Nigam, sang for the same.
Commenting on the initiative Saregama VP A&R, new media and publishing Atul Churamani said, “Rafi Resurrected was one of the most ambitious projects for us. The concert was a mega success in all three cities especially the grand finale at London Coliseum and I don’t think that the city would had ever witnessed such a magnificent event in the recent past. When Tim approached us with the thought, we knew this would create history and it truly has. Saregama India Ltd is extremely proud to be associated with this project and especially with Sonu being part of the entire project it was glorious venture.”
On 17 June, Saregama launched the double CD of Rafi Resurrected, consisting of 16 songs and four instrumentals of Mohammad Rafi sung by Sonu. The concept of the album was an idea by Tim Pottier, former librarian of the CBSO and artistic producer, who chose the best of Rafi’s repertoire.
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Some of the tracks of ‘Rafi Resurrected include:
Aaj Mausam Bada Be-imaan Hai – Loafer
Baharo Phool Barsao – Suraj
Ghulabi Aankhen Jo Teri Dekhi – The Train
Dil Ke Jharoke Mein – Brahmachari
An Evening in Paris – An Evening in Paris
Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho – Hanste Zakham
Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki – Dulari
