The Man Behind the Music: Mohammed Rafi Sahab !

Christmas in Desi Style In a true desi-style this Christmas Eve, India: A Story in the Making brings you a heartfelt tribute to the incomparable Mohammed Rafi Sahab on the centenary of his birth—December 24, 1924. This episode has been nothing short of a joyful journey—immersing myself in Rafi Sahab’s songs, and spending time with his grandson Rizwan and his wife Sabakat, who live in London and run East London Kitchens. What began with a plate of poha and chai flowed into a wholesome dinner of dosa and appam, ending sweetly with paan. It was a meeting full of warmth, delicious food, and stories that lingered in the air long after. Thank you Rizwan Sahab and Sabakat.  Rizwan Sahab, with kindness and generosity, shared treasures from his past—precious family photographs that hold a world of memories. Through this “rearview mirror” into his family’s history, we were able to weave together an episode brimming with joy, laughter, and moments that tug at the heart. Life, as they say, is rarely black and white—it thrives in the shades of grey. This conversation, filled with stories that made us laugh and cry all at once, was one of the most enriching experiences. Join me this Christmas Eve to celebrate the man whose voice brought love, warmth, and magic into every home. Whether you’re a music lover, a Rafi Sahab devotee, or someone who cherishes life’s golden moments, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Be ready to time travel to an era lovingly called the golden age of Bollywood melodies. A special thanks to UK Asian Film Festival for introducing me to Rizwan Rafi and to Bollywood Classics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cemHzxPTNTw ) from where we picked up the music.  FULL VIDEO You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@loveenatandonofficial PODCAST SMART LINK  https://link.chtbl.com/IndiaaStoryintheMaking  Loveena Tandon: HOST: SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/loveenatandon/ Twitter/X https://twitter.com/loveenatandon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loveenatandonofficial/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D https://www.instagram.com/tandonloveena/?igsh=MW5tOHdlc3cyMGJrOA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr