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AMEEN SAYANI (1932-24)

Bollywood celebs, iconic artists and fans

remember the man with golden voice

The entire country is grief-stricken by the demise of iconic radio personality

OUR BUREAU
Mumbai
egendary radio personality
Ameen Sayani passed away
Ldue to a heart attack late on
Tuesday. He was 91. The iconic ra-
dio presenter suffered a heart attack
on Tuesday night, after which he was
taken to the HN Reliance Hospital in
Mumbai, where he breathed his last.
Ameen Sayani, was born on
December 21, 1932, in Mumbai and
over the years became famed for his
melodic voice and fascinating flair.
Starting off as an English-language
broadcaster, he soon switched to
Hindi. Sayani became extremely
well-known for his popular radio
show ‘Binaca Geetmala’, which was
instrumental in making listening to
the radio more common in India.
He had produced, compered (or
spoken for) over 54,000 radio pro-
grammes and 19,000 jingles since
1951. His demise has left a void that
can never be filled and his voice will Ameen Sayani had produced, compered (or spoken for) over 54,000 radio programmes and 19,000 jingles since 1951 (File photo)
keep echoing till the generations
come. “I have heard that in heaven, happen if Ameen Sayani introduced be missed by his millions of admirers
The entire country is grief-strick- there are many comforts. It already me. I just pray to God to strengthen and fans across the globe. Ameen sir
en by the demise of iconic radio has several great directors, lyricists his family.” has immortalised his legacy which
personality Ameen Sayani. Several and singers and, today, a celebrat- Suresh Oberoi shared, “He will will live on forever by all those peo-
celebrities including Nitin Mukesh, ed radio broadcaster has joined the always be missed. His voice has a ple who had the opportunity of meet-
Ustad Zakir Hussain and others paid elite club. Now, his iconic voice will magic and it was unique and no one ing the man with a golden and mag-
their last respect at his funeral. echo in heaven. However, us, mor- can replace it.” ical voice.”
His rituals and last rite rituals tal beings, will no longer be able to Devotional singer Anup Jalota Annu Kapoor said, “Shri Ameen
were held in Mumbai. Dalip Tahil catch his live broadcast anymore,” he shared, “Those songs which featured Sayani’s contribution as a radio pre-
and Ila Arun attended the last rites shared. on his programme used to be hit and senter is unforgettable. He has de-
and bid adieu to the radio icon. Us- Film director Madhur Bhan- people wanted their song to come on parted from this mortal world after
tad Zakir arrived to bid adieu to darkar expressed grief over the de- Binaca Geetmala.” living his life with full fame and glory.
Ameen Sayani. Veteran singer Nitin mise of the iconic radio personality. Actor Raza Murad added, “I A heartfelt tribute to the departed
Mukesh also snapped at the funeral. “We are shocked after hearing this am shocked to hear about his death. soul.”
Music director Anandji Virji Shah news. Since childhood, we have been He was the king of voice and holds Actor Manoj Bajpayee too on
paid his last respects. hearing his voice and used to be his the same status as a radio presenter Wednesday paid tribute to iconic
As the country mourned the de- big fan. Whoever, from that genera- as Lata ji does in singing, Dilip Ku- radio host Ameen Sayani. Bajpay-
mise of the iconic radio personality tion has listened to Binaca Geetmala mar in acting, and Dhyan Chand in ee took to the microblogging site, X
Ameen Sayani, noted writer Harish will always remember his voice. No- hockey.” and wrote, “Amin Sayani ji goodbye!
Bhimani, too, paid his condolences in body can fill the void created by his Nitin Mukesh and Neil Nitin Thank you very much for decorat-
an emotional video message. Calling demise,” Bhandarkar said. Mukesh said in a statement, “Our ing our childhood with your voice
him “one of his mentors”, the writ- Music composer Anu Malik said deepest condolences to the en- and the world of music! Sisters and
er said the revered radio presenter he remembered how, while listening tire Sayani family. His love for the brothers, this is a beautiful song, this
followed his progress in authorship to the hit songs on Binaca Geetmala, Mukesh family across generations line will always echo in your ears!!!
closely and also expressed his happi- he wished his song would be featured will always be etched in our hearts Be happy wherever you live, this is
ness. on the show. “I wondered what would and his powerful and classy voice will my prayer.”

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