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A trip down memory lane with the golden voice of radio — Ameen Sayani

Here a tribute to the iconic voice of the radio legend

Image courtesy: @Saregama Music/YouTube

The voice of Ameen Sayani, an iconic name in Indian radio, fell silent on February 20, 2024, but Geetmala, the radio programme that made him a household name for generations, can still be heard on YouTube. Listen to the baritone as he takes you on a musical journey from the 1950s to the 1990s with songs like Yaad kiya dil ne kahaan ho tum (Patita, 1952), Zindagi ke safar mein (Aap Ki Kasam, 1974), Tere dar pe sanam chale aaye (Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aaye, 1993), Baazigar O Baazigar (Baazigar, 1993) and more.

The best part of his shows, however, was inclusion of trivia about Bollywood celebrities, and his interviews with stars such as Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Raj Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and more, which people listened to in rapt attention.

Ameen Sayani's legacy lives on through his timeless voice and the unforgettable melodies he shared with the world.

So, if you're feeling nostalgic, why not check out the Geetmala Series on YouTube Saregama Music today?

— Pooja Mitra

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