Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep grief over the demise of iconic radio presenter Ameen Sayani.
“Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of iconic radio presenter Ameen Sayani. Best known for the popular show ‘Binaca Geet Mala’, Sayani captivated audiences for decades with his distinctive voice. His engaging style of radio presentation will continue to evoke nostalgia and resonate with listeners forever. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family & friends”,
The Odisha CM in an ‘X’ post wrote:
Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of iconic radio presenter #AmeenSayani. Best known for the popular show 'Binaca Geet Mala', Sayani captivated audience for decades with his distinctive voice. His engaging style of radio presentation will continue to evoke nostalgia…
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 21, 2024
Ameen Sayani, a legendary host who became a household name with his radio programme Geetmala, has passed away at the age of 9. Reportedly, he suffered a cardiac arrest on Tuesday. Ameen had been dealing with high blood pressure and other age-related ailments for some time.
He was born in Mumbai in 1932 and started his career as an English broadcaster before transitioning to Hindi after India’s independence. Ameen Sayani created the groundbreaking show ‘Geetmala’ in December 1952, which featured chart-topping hits and became a cultural phenomenon in South Asia. He produced a record number of 54,000 radio programmes and lent his voice to over 19,000 advertisements and jingles.
