New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- Ameen Sayani, the mellifluous voice that serenaded generations with his iconic "Binaca Geetmala" radio programme, passed away peacefully on February 21 at the age of 91.

For millions across India and beyond, the mere mention of "Binaca Geetmala" conjures a wave of nostalgia, instantly transporting them to a time when radio reigned supreme. And at the heart of this magical soundscape, weaving his enchanting spell with each word, was Ameen Sayani - the legendary announcer whose passing today left a void in the nation's cultural tapestry. Born in 1932, Sayani's journey began not with Hindi, the language he so famously mastered, but with English radio programmes in his teens.

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