Ameen Sayani: A Legacy of Voice and Melody

 Introduction

Ameen Sayani was born on December 21, 1932 in Mumbai and was a prominent personality in the field of radio.
 His voice was not only heard, but also appreciated throughout the Indian subcontinent.
 Although he passed away on February 20, 2024 at an age of 91 due to heart failure, his legacy continues to resonate in the hearts of millions of radio listeners.

Early life 

Ameen Sayani started his career as an English broadcaster on All His India His Radio (AIR) and switched to Hindi after independence.

He was introduced to his AIR by his older brother Hamid Sayani.Ameen participated in the English program there for 10 years.

Achievements and Contributions

 Ameen Sayani rose to fame and popularity with her hit show Binaca Geetmala on the airwaves of Radio Ceylon.His way of addressing the crowd with 'Behno aur Bhaiyo' (meaning 'sisters and brothers') is still treated as an announcement with a melodic touch. As of 1951, he produced and hosted (or spoke) his over 54,000 radio shows and his 19,000 spots/jingles.This fact is recorded in the Limca register. He has also received numerous awards and honors for his contribution to radio and music, including the 2009 padma shri

Legacy

Ameen Sayani's name has remained synonymous with radio for  generations of Indians.
 His presentation became an instant success when All India Radio banned the broadcast of  Bollywood songs.
 It was also a vehicle for promoting the  simple Hindustani language, uniting people from all over the country.
 His show 'Binaca Geetmala' which started as a half hour show became a hit in his 1952 and lasted for 5 years.
 Several of his names have changed including Binaca Geetmala, Hit Parade and Cibaca Geetmala.

Conclusion

The grand old man of Indian radio, Ameen Sayani will always be remembered for his unique style and contribution to the radio industry.
 His voice continues to resonate in the hearts of millions, making him a true legend.