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Mohammed Rafi, born in a small village near Amritsar in 1924, found his initial inspiration in a travelling fakir, defying his conservative father's disapproval to pursue his passion for music.

Today's Bollywood buzz includes Mohammed Rafi's son accusing Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle of sabotaging his father's career. CBFC demanded 23 cuts in 'Baaghi 4' despite its 'A' rating. The High Court dismissed a plea to stop the release of 'Jolly LLB 3'. Soni Razdan criticized defining Jaya Bachchan by her husband's name.

Bollywood music has found its way into Hollywood films. Indian songs appear in movies like Ghost World and Inside Man. These tracks build cultural bridges. They introduce Western audiences to India's musical heritage. AR Rahman's music is a recurring presence. Bollywood songs evoke nostalgia and humor. They resonate with the Indian diaspora.