Mohammed Rafi's son makes SHOCKING accusations against Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, claim they derailed his father's career

Legendary singer Mohamad Rafi's son, Shahid Rafi, recently made some shocking claims in an exclusive interview. Shahid Rafi made some strong allegations that Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle apparently actively tried to sabotage his father, Mohammad Rafi's career, out of jealousy and insecurity. In a recent exclusive interview with Vicky Lalwani, Shahid reportedly alleged that while his father maintained cordial relations with his male counterparts, the same cannot be said about his equation with his female counterparts - the Mangeshkar sisters.

"They were jealous that Rafi saab was on top of them; they wanted everyone to be below. People were calling him number one, and they didn't like that. I heard somewhere that he was sitting at home for nine years and was depressed. Please! Just listen to any song he sang in the 1970s," he said.

Taking a hit at the veteran singer Asha Bhosle, Shahid recalled the shocking claim that Rafi didn't have range. He also continued the conversation, "I don't have any qualms about saying this to their face, and I had told Lata ji as much before her passing. She claimed that his career was spiralling, and that he asked her to forgive him. He never said this. I can tell you that Lata ji said this, and two people came to Dad and asked him to forgive her. So many other singers were coming up, including her own sister. And she was insecure. Tell me who was at risk of having a downfall?"

He further stated, "You are a learned person; have some shame. Not at this age. Put this! I'm telling her directly. Upar waala baitha hai. Mere baap ke baare mein koi kuch bolega toh mere se bardaasht nahi hota ."

Addressing the veteran singer Asha Bhosle, he added, "You've grown old, talk about yourself."

Shahid also said that Lata Mangeshkar intervened when Rafi was supposed to be honoured by the Guinness Book of World Records, claiming the honour eventually went to her after his father let the matter pass. Mohamad Rafi is one of the biggest and most beloved singers of our Indian cinema. He passed away on July 31, 1980, at the age of 55 due to a heart attack; back then, his death left the film industry shocked and void of its legendary voice.

Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle are equally beloved and respected singers of their time. Both of them have received multiple honours and continue to be the faces of Indian cinema. Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92, following multiple organ failure. All three of these singers are iconic in their own right and continue to rule our playlists with time. Their contribution to Indian cinema can never be doubted, and their legacy remains with all of us, irrespective of everything.