Ameen Sayani, a renowned radio presenter, has passed away at the age of 91. He was known for his national and international radio shows, including Binaca Geetmala. He also received numerous awards and honors, including Padma Shri in 2009.
The legendary radio host Ameen Sayani died at 91. His son Rajil Sayani confirmed on Wednesday that he died last night at the hospital. The late radio presenter’s ‘behno aur bhaiyo’ manner is being emulated. Let us recall his national and international shows, honors, and prizes.
Radio shows produced and presented by Ameen Sayani
Binaca Geetmala – Its broadcast began in 1952, mainly over Radio Ceylon and later over Vividh Bharati and continued for over 42 years.
S Kumars Ka Filmi Muwaddama and Filmi Mulaqaat – It aired for over 7 years on All India Radio (AIR) and Vividh Bharati.
Saridon Ke Saathi – The show was AIR’s first sponsored show and aired for nearly 4 years.
Bournvita Quiz Contest (English) – He took over the show from his brother, Hamid Sayani, after his death in 1975.
Shalimar Superlac Jodi – It was aired for nearly 7 years.
Maratha Darbar shows including Sitaron Ki Pasand, Chamaktay Sitaray, Mehekti Baatein, among others.
Sangeet Kay Sitaron Ki Mehfil – It aired for nearly four years
Ameen Sayani’s popular international radio shows
Mini Insertions of Filmstar Interviews – 35 installments were aired on the British Broadcasting Corporation’s Ethnic Network in the UK.
Music for the millions – Six episodes were aired for BBC’s World Service Radio.
Veetee Ka Hungama – It was aired on Sunrise Radio in London.
Geetamala Ki Yaadein – It was aired on Radio Ummul Quwain in UAE.
Ye Bhi Changa Wo Bhi Khoob – It was aired on Radio Asia in UAE.
Hangamay – It was aired over radio stations in Toronto, Washington, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston.
Sangeet Paheli – It was aired on Radio Truro in Swaziland.
Honours and Awards
Padma Shri in 2009 by the Government of India.
Living Legend Award in 2006 by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, with India Radio Forum.
Kaan Hall of Fame Award in 2003 by Radio Mirchi.
Golden Abby by Advertising Club, Bombay in 2000 for Outstanding Radio Campaign of the Century.
Hall of Fame Award in 1993 from Indian Academy of Advertising Film Art.
Person of the Year Award (1992) by Limca Book of Records.
Gold medal in 1991 from Indian Society of Advertisers.
Conclusion
Ameen Sayani, a renowned radio presenter, has passed away at the age of 91. His son, Rajil Sayani, confirmed the news. Sayani was a highly imitated announcer known for his ‘behno aur bhaiyo’ style. He produced and presented several national and international radio shows, including Binaca Geetmala. Sayani received numerous honours and awards, including Padma Shri in 2009, Living Legend Award in 2006, Kaan Hall of Fame Award in 2003, Golden Abby in 2000, Hall of Fame Award in 1993, and Person of the Year Award in 1992.
Death from heart attack has increased after the Covid-19 pandemic. It should be noted that Ameen Sayani is the third celebrity who passed away due to heart attack this month. Prior to him popular TV actors Kavita Chaudhary, and Rituraj Singh also died from heart attack. A point to be noted here is that the rise in death from heart attacks has been linked to the Covid-19 vaccine by researchers.
