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Ameen Sayani, Voice of Geetmala and Iconic Radio Presenter Passes Away at 91; PM Modi Pays Tribute
Ameen Sayani, Voice of Geetmala and Iconic Radio Presenter Passes Away at 91; PM Modi Pays Tribute
Legendary radio broadcaster Ameen Sayani passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91 from a heart attack, according to his son Rajil Sayani. According to Rajil Sayani, despite being taken to the HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai immediately, his father was not able to be saved. He also mentioned that the funeral would take place on Thursday.
Ameen Sayani, who was broughtup in Mumbai on December 21, 1932, turned out to be notable all through the years on the grounds that to his convincing way and melodic voice. After India acquired autonomy, he began as an English-language telecaster and changed to Hindi.
Sayani’s radio show ‘Geetmala’ helped popularize radio listening in India and brought him great fame. Sayani presented Geetmala, a national sensation that captivated listeners for decades with music from popular Hindi films. His catchphrase, “Behno aur Bhaiyo” (sisters and brothers), made him instantly recognizable and became a popular parody.
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Condolences Pour In for Iconic Radio Presenter Ameen Sayani
On Wednesday, various individuals honored the prestigious radio personality Ameen Sayani, who died at 91 years old. Sayani, who gave the voice to the eminent public broadcast “Binaca Geetmala,” was respected for her accomplishments by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and a number of celebrities. “”Shri Ameen Sayani Ji’s brilliant voice on the wireless transmissions had an appeal and warmth that charmed him to individuals across ages,” Modi expressed on X.
