Ameen Sayani, a legendary radio presenter whose long career predates the advent of radio jockeys in India,&nbsp;has passed away at the age of 91. 
 
Considered the voice of a generation, Sayani died of a heart attack, his son&nbsp;Rajil Sayani told media outlets.

Rajil informed reporters that the family rushed him to HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, where he breathed his last.

“The doctors at the hospital attended him but couldn’t save him and he was declared dead.”

Ameen Sayani’s funeral will take place on Thursday (Feb 21) as the family is currently waiting for relatives to reach Mumbai.&nbsp;

<h2>Who was Ameen Sayani?&nbsp;</h2>

Ameen Sayani was a radio presenter with a voice that mesmerised millions of Indians.

He was possibly the most famous name in the world of radio, and many of the current lot of radio presenters have been inspired by his work.

The weekly countdown of superhit Hindi songs, Binaca Geetmala, became a rage from the 1950s to 1990s because of Sayani.&nbsp;

Ameen was born into a family of literature aficionados.

Ameen’s mother was linked with a newsletter called Rehbar and his brother was the eminent English broadcaster Hamid Sayani.

Ameen Sayani began his stint with Radio Ceylon in 1952.

His iconic words “Namaskar bhaiyon aur behno, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon,&nbsp;(Namaste brothers and sisters, I am your friend Ameen Sayani)"&nbsp;still ring in the ears of those who have had the privilege of hearing&nbsp;him.

His voice, many say, was one of a kind.&nbsp;

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Apart from regular presentations, Ameen was a hit when All India Radio banned the transmission of any Bollywood songs.

Radio at the time was also a medium for the promotion of simple Hindustani, something that connected with the people across the country.

In an interview, Ameen had told Indian Express, “I wanted each listener to feel that I was talking to them and it immediately struck a chord. It, surprisingly, even revolutionised radio presentation. I didn’t expect it to become a phenomenon in the coming years. They were such fantastic times. It was my romance with Radio Ceylon.”

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Ameen Sayani, a legendary radio presenter whose long career predates the advent of radio jockeys in India, has passed away at the age of 91. Considered the voice of a generation, Sayani died of a heart attack, his son Rajil Sayani told media outlets.

Ameen Sayani, a legendary radio presenter whose long career predates the advent of radio jockeys in India, has passed away at the age of 91. Considered the voice of a generation, Sayani died of a heart attack, his son Rajil Sayani told media outlets. Rajil informed reporters that the family rushed him to HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, where he breathed his last. “The doctors at the hospital attended him but couldn’t save him and he was declared dead.” Ameen Sayani’s funeral will take place on Thursday (Feb 21) as the family is currently waiting for relatives to reach Mumbai. Who was Ameen Sayani? Ameen Sayani was a radio presenter with a voice that mesmerised millions of Indians. He was possibly the most famous name in the world of radio, and many of the current lot of radio presenters have been inspired by his work. The weekly countdown of superhit Hindi songs, Binaca Geetmala, became a rage from the 1950s to 1990s because of Sayani. Ameen was born into a family of literature aficionados. Ameen’s mother was linked with a newsletter called Rehbar and his brother was the eminent English broadcaster Hamid Sayani. Ameen Sayani began his stint with Radio Ceylon in 1952. His iconic words “Namaskar bhaiyon aur behno, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon, (Namaste brothers and sisters, I am your friend Ameen Sayani)" still ring in the ears of those who have had the privilege of hearing him. His voice, many say, was one of a kind. Apart from regular presentations, Ameen was a hit when All India Radio banned the transmission of any Bollywood songs. Radio at the time was also a medium for the promotion of simple Hindustani, something that connected with the people across the country. In an interview, Ameen had told Indian Express, “I wanted each listener to feel that I was talking to them and it immediately struck a chord. It, surprisingly, even revolutionised radio presentation. I didn’t expect it to become a phenomenon in the coming years. They were such fantastic times. It was my romance with Radio Ceylon.” Also read: Rakul Preet Singh-Jackky Bhagnani wedding: Pics from celebrations go viral Dadasaheb Phalke Awards: SRK wins Best Actor, his chemistry with Rani shines on red carpet

Iconic Indian radio presenter Ameen Sayani, voice of a generation, passes away

Ameen Sayani, the famous voice behind the popular "Binaca Geet Mala" programme, has died at the age of 91, his son Rajil Sayani said today.

Ameen Sayani, iconic radio host and golden voice of 'Geetmala', dies at 91

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Iconic Indian radio presenter Ameen Sayani, voice of a generation, passes away

Ameen Sayani, iconic radio host and golden voice of 'Geetmala', dies at 91