Vocalists

A 40-year spat between legendary singers Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi — over royalties — surfacing once again, nullifies the great vocal camaraderie that the 
two shared.

By A R Modak, By Email

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Published: Sun 30 Sep 2012, 9:14 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 12:49 PM

Rafi, known for being a gentleman, had never contested those allegations then, but Lata’s latest ranting speaks volumes for a singer who not only dominated the industry, but rallied producers and composers on her side — eventually leading to the ostracism of Rafi.

Rafi, on the other hand, remains in death as in life unblemished.


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