Here's some evergreen songs of Mohammed Rafi on the legend's death anniversary

The Indian music industry is incomplete without legendary singer Mohammed Rafi. Between the 1950s and 1970s, the impeccable singer used to be every music director's favourite. It's been 40 years since Rafi Saheb passed away. Mohammad Rafi, the brightest star in the Indian music industry passed away on July 31, 1980. On the occasion of his death anniversary, let's rewind some of his evergreen tunes.

Mumbai: Today marks the 40th death anniversary of the jewel of Indian music industry Mohammed Rafi. Born in a middle class Muslim family, on December 24, 1924, Rafi's inclination towards music was influenced largely by a Fakir, whom the singer used to listen with great adulation. The brightest star in the galaxy of Indian music bid adieu to the world on July 31, 1980. Forty years after his death, his majestic voice still resonates in the ears.

On his death anniversary, let's take a look at some of his memorable songs.

The song Khoya Khoya Chand Khula Aasman from Vijay Anand's Kala Bazar was filmed on Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman. Released in 1960, the song still manages to be one of the audiences' favourites.

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The song Gulabi Aankhen Jo Teri Dekhi from The Train was crooned by Mohammed Rafi. The song featuring Rajesh Khanna was composed by RD Burman.

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The hit track Nafrat Ki Duniya Ko Chhod Ke from the 1971 film Haathi Mere Saathi is still everyone's favourite. The melancholy tune of the song expresses a bond of love between animals and humans.

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Featuring Shammi Kapoor, the song Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Huye, crooned by Mohammad Rafi, from the 1969 film Prince is still everyone's favourite.

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The song Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge from Shakti Samanta's 1970 release Pagla Kahin Ka, is considered to be one of the evergreen songs of Mohammad Rafi. The song had been filmed on Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh.

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Another Mohammad Rafi track titled Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra from Kashmir Ki Kali, which was filmed on Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore, still remains etched in the hearts and minds of the audiences.

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The song Akele Akele Kahan Ja Rahe Ho from the film An Evening in Paris is still alive among the audience. Rafi Sahab's voice in the song won millions of hearts. Besides Rafi's voice, Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore's powerful performances made the song more lively.

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The song O Duniya Ke Rakhwale from the film Baiju Bawra became one of the audiences' favourites. The song, filmed on Bharat Bhushan, continues to remain popular till date.

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Even today, the song Baharo Phool Barsao Mera Mehboob Aaya Hai from the film Suraj is still considered one of the best romantic tracks.

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The title track of Pathar Ke Sanam is a perfect song that would comfort all the aching hearts in unrequited love.

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Mohammad Rafi has sung more than 26,000 songs, in over 700 films, in several Indian languages. He also lent his voice for multiple tracks in English and other European languages. In 1965, the Government of India conferred him with the Padma Shri.

Following his death, a two-day national holiday was declared in order to honour the legend.