Sunday, April 12, 2020

Rafi’s rendition was (tee)totall(er)y awesome

Comedian Johnny Walker (who was named after a popular brand of Scotch whisky) didn’t drink. Ironically, a few songs picturised on him portrayed him as an alcoholic.

They were rendered by Mohammed Rafi, who was a teetotaller as well.

However, he sang Maine Pee Sharaab, from Naya Raasta (1970).

Sahir Ludhianvi penned the N Dutta composition.

And now, what does the song have to do with Walker? Well, it was picturised on Balraj Sahni, who spotted the funnyman entertaining passengers in a BEST bus, in which he worked as a conductor before his celluloid debut.



  

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