In a recent interview, Mohammed Rafi’s son Shahid Rafi alleged that despite his father’s unmatched talent and legacy, some female contemporaries in the music industry tried to undermine his career.

Sonu Nigam’s admiration for Mohammed Rafi began in childhood and never left him. He recalls singing Rafi Saab’s songs in school, earning the nickname Chota Rafi from his teachers. He grew up watching ...