He has performed multiple times at Thrissur's Regional Theatre, Kozhikode's Tagore Hall and other prominent venues. The 23-year-old has been giving regular recitals across Kerala. "We stayed in touch ever since," Saurav adds. However, after his song, he recalls Shahid Rafi coming over to him and patting his back for his performance. I was nervous and I sang Bahaaro Phool Barsao right after he finished," Saurav recollects. Anupam Kher took to Twitter to share a video of a group of African people singing Mohammed Rafis iconic song Chahunga Main Tujhe Saanjh Savere.
It was here that Shahid sir sang Aane Se Uske Aaye Bahar before me.
"We were at Fazal Gafoor's daughter's wedding and he had a private concert for his guests with me. Kabhi Kudh Pe /zKNubYtgmN- Saurav Kishan September 12, 2020 He could not help but say, "You sound so much like my father”. So similar is his voice and singing style to Rafi's that Saurav was even complimented by Shahid Rafi, the eldest son of the legendary singer. Usually I imagine the song when I sing it, as I learn the songs by watching videos of Rafi sir,” Saurav adds. While he believes that each of the songs is a gem, his personal favourite is Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar from the 1961 film Hum Dono, which the young singer describes as “hauntingly beautiful”. “When I look at the lyrics and sing, I cannot feel the soul of the song and I don't feel confident. He can now sing 800 Mohammad Rafi songs without a lyrics sheet. But it was only after his interaction with music director Johnson did the 23-year-old seriously focus on Rafi’s music. “My gurus are Pratapan sir who taught me Carnatic music and Bijai Sursain who trained me in Hindustani,” he adds.
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At the age of three-and-a-half, Saurav gave his first concert on Doordarshan TV while being trained in Carnatic, Hindustani and light music. “I was drawn to Rafi after listening to these songs at an early age,” he says. Speaking to TNM, Saurav, who is a 5th year medical student in China's Xinjiang province, says that his passion for music was ignited by his grandfather, a homeopathy doctor, who used to play Rafi, Kishor Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar on his gramophone, while consulting patients. anand mahindra September 12, 2020Ĭhaudavin ka Chand by Saurav /CIxP0R98tX- Judish Raj September 11, 2020Ī gramophone and a music loving grandfather It sounds as if we may have to wait no longer. We have been waiting for decades for a new Mohammed Rafi. Look at this talent !! What a voice ! So happy to hear him sing like this !! - Shankar Mahadevan September 13, 2020 Playback singer and music composer Shankar Mahadevan too shared the song and showered praises on the 23-year-old's flair. The young singer's songs were even praised by celebrities such as Anand Mahindra who said, “We have been waiting for decades for a new Mohammed Rafi.