New Delhi: Iconic radio character and the voice behind ‘Geetmala’, Ameen Sayani, passes away on Tuesday evening. The legendary radio presenter was rushed to HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai after the center assault, the place he finally breathed his final. His son Rajil Sayani confimed the information on Wednesday.
Rajil Sayani talked about, “The doctors at the hospital attended him but couldn’t save him, and he was declared dead.” The funeral is scheduled for Thursday, with the household awaiting the arrival of some kin in Mumbai at the moment.
Born on December 21, 1932, in Mumbai, Ameen Sayani gained fame over time for his melodious voice and fascinating model. Initially beginning as an English-language broadcaster, he later transitioned to Hindi. Ameen Sayani turned famend for his immensely widespread radio present ‘Binaca Geetmala,’ a program that performed a pivotal function in popularizing radio listening in India.
His iconic introduction, “Namaskar bhaiyon aur behno, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon,” turned immediately recognizable and infrequently imitated. Ameen Sayani produced, hosted, or voiced over 54,000 radio applications and 19,000 jingles since 1951.
Ameen Sayani’s ‘Geetmala,’ that includes well-known Hindi movie music, turned a nationwide phenomenon and captivated listeners for many years. Hamid Sayani, Ameen’s brother, launched him to All India Radio, Bombay, and he commenced his radio profession with Radio Ceylon in 1952. Ameen Sayani additionally made appearances in a number of motion pictures, together with ‘Bhoot Bungla,’ ‘Teen Devian,’ ‘Boxer,’ and ‘Qatl.’
His passing leaves an irreplaceable void, and his distinctive voice will resonate by the generations.
