quote from Letters to the Editor Awaaz:
"Reading the varied and fascinating contributions on the Indian Cinema theme brought back some further memories. Ameer Janmohamed, in his ‘Romance of the Regal’ (extracted from his book) writes that the Regal Cinema had a stage behind the screen that was often used for live shows. I remember going to a musical concert by Mohamed Rafi and his ensemble visiting from India, in around 1956/57. This was the first time I had been to anything like that. Seeing them sing and play the various instruments, especially the electric guitar, made a huge impression. It was an exciting performance to a cheering full house."
photos:
Rafi on a 2003 stamp of India
Rafi on a 2016 stamp of India
Mohammed Rafi at the Mother India (1957) premiere
Mohammed Rafi in Nairobi
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