Watch Mohammed Rafi’s Live in Montreal concert 1979
Watch Mohammed Rafi’s Live in Montreal concert 1979
Mohammed Rafi’s Live in Montreal concert took place on 14 September 1979 in Canada, and it is one of the rare fulllength video recordings of his overseas performances.
The show featured Rafi along with comedian Mehmood, singer Hemlata, and a live orchestra, making it a historic event for fans worldwide.
Concert Overview
Date: 14 September 1979
Location: Montreal, Canada
Artists: Mohammed Rafi (main), Mehmood (comedian), Hemlata (singer), Johnny Whisky (MC)
Musicians:
Leslie Godinho (drums)
Narayan Naidu (dholak)
Amir Ahmed (tabla)
Narendra Kumar (saxophone)
Syed Ali (accordion)
Sunil Jagphool (guitar)
Recording: Captured by Tanweer Mian’s family, later digitized and uploaded to YouTube
Songs Performed
The Montreal concert included a mix of Rafi’s greatest hits across romantic, devotional, and energetic styles. Some of the standout songs performed were:
“Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho” (Chaudhvin Ka Chand)
“Baharon Phool Barsao” (Suraj)
“Yeh Reshmi Zulfein” (Do Raaste)
“Kya Hua Tera Wada” (Hum Kisise Kum Nahin)
“Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki” (Dulari)
“O Duniya Ke Rakhwale” (Baiju Bawra)
“Aaja Tujhko Pukare Mera Dil” (Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke)
Why It’s Historic -
Rare Overseas Recording: Few of Rafi’s international concerts were filmed; Montreal 1979 is among the best preserved.
Peak Performance: This was just two years before his passing in 1980, showing Rafi in full vocal power.
Fan Memories: Attendees recall shaking hands with Rafi as he left the venue — making it a cherished memory for the diaspora.
Archival Value: The video is considered the best quality live concert of Rafi available online, with direct audio recording for several songs.
The Montreal 1979 concert is a treasured archive of Mohammed Rafi’s artistry, combining his timeless voice with live orchestration and audience interaction.
For fans, it remains the closest experience to witnessing Rafi’s magic on stage.
Watch Mohammed Rafi’s Live in Montreal concert 1979
