"Behno Aur Bhaiyo" endeared Ameen Sayani to the audience: Maharashtra Guv

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of legendary radio presenter Ameen Sayani Bias said Sayani won the hearts of millions of music lovers with his unique presentation styleAmeen Sayani who was born in Mumbai in a multilingual family on December 21 1932 compered presented and voiced over 50000 shows in 42 years He died here on Tuesday at the age of 91The country has lost one of the finest radio announcers and voice artists in the postindependence era Bais saidHe suffered a heart attack on Tuesday night and was taken to a hospital in south Mumbai but could not be saved his son Rajil Sayani saidIn a condolence message Governor Bais said during his long years with the All India Radio and Radio Ceylon Ameen Sayani won the hearts of millions of music lovers with his unique presentation style and also through numerous jinglesHis address Behno Aur Bhaiyo also endeared him to the audience It was largely due to his unique style that Radio Ceylon reached the pinnacle of its popularity he said With his demise the nation has lost one of the finest radio announcers and voice artists in the postindependence era Bais saidMeanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several film personalities remembered the contributions of Sayani the voice behind Binaca Geetmala an iconic radio programmeShri Ameen Sayani Jis golden voice on the airwaves had a charm and warmth that endeared him to people across generations Modi said on XThrough his work he played an important role in revolutionising Indian broadcasting and nurtured a very special bond with his listeners Saddened by his passing away Condolences to his family admirers and all radio lovers May his soul rest in peace the prime minister addedPained to know that Shri Ameen Sayani Ji the voice of the radio is no more Sayani ji leaves a void behind that will be difficult to fill His golden legacy makes him immortal My sincerest condolences to his near and dear ones and millions of admirers Om Shanti Shah wrote on XMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he grew up listening to Sayanis radio programmesHe had an equally sweet voice as the songs Pained to hear about the demise of one of greatest radio presenters Ameen Sayani ji He produced more than 50000 radio programmes and around 19000 radio jingles We all have such fond memories associated with him and his voice since our childhood We have grown up with it He was a great human being too Fadnavis saidActor Anupam Kher said Binaca Geetmala worked as a therapy for himToday a musical thread of my childhood was broken When we were young the whole family was as eager to hear AmeenSayani jis voice as that of the singers Sometimes even more than the singers BinacaGeetMala used to work as a therapy for us Thanks Amin Sayani sir For your voice and personality Om Shanti he said on XFilmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said The legendary unforgettable voice of BinacaGeetmala AmeenSayani sir will forever be cherished RIP to a true icon of the airwavesGadar director Anil Sharma said he is deeply saddened to learn about the death of Sayani who gave him his first salaryEk samay inke bina film industry nahi chalti thi there was a time when the film industry was incomplete without his presence Binaca Geetmala most popular prog of radio great person We will miss him Sharma wrote on XMere jeevan ka pahla 200 rs ka cheque mujhe Ameen Sayani saheb se mila tha I received my first salary of Rs 200 from Ameen Sayani Its a highly sad moment for me and the entire film industry and fans of Mr Sayani May his soul rest in peace Om Shanti he saidActor Raza Murad referred to Sayani as the badshah of radioI am shocked He was the badshah of radio just like Lata Mangeshkarji was the badshah of music I would eagerly wait for his show Binaca Geetmala every Wednesday the actor told PTIActor Suchitra Pillai said Sayanis death is a big loss He is a legend Big loss His voice will be remembered forever she said With inputs from PTI