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Did Amitabh Bachchan Face Rejection Because Of His Voice? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan was once rejected because of his voice. His deep baritone voice was considered a negative factor until it soon turned into his biggest plus point for stardom as the ‘Shahenshah’ of Indian cinema.

The Lean Man With A ‘Not Suitable’ Voice

Bachchan had numerous rejections and struggles before he entered the acting world. The first setback the actor faced was when he auditioned for All India Radio (Air). He tried to get a job as a radio jockey but was rejected by none other than the legendary Ameen Sayani. His voice, which now commands millions of ears, was considered unsuitable back then.

Reflecting on this phase, Big B once said (via India TV News), “Maybe my voice was not suitable for what they were looking for. There were many eminent commentators at that time,...

The other day I was attending a marriage function in Bangalore. In one of the rooms where I was sitting with the guests, a radio was humming in the background, though there was a DJ music being played and all the guests on the room where glued to music on their mobiles. However, this radio was humming on, playing Binaca Geet Mala. I asked the owner why he was still playing the pocket radio when music was now available in different forms and that too in customized format in the cloud. He said radio was a part of his growing up and it was a manifestation of nostalgia, which no other format could replace, and the present mode of communication via Radio does not have that engaging aura that Ameen Sayani used to hold and continues to hold through archives.

A week after Celebration of the World Radio Day (13th...

Iconic radio personality Ameen Sayani’s mortal remains were kept at the Famous Studios in Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi area to allow members of the film and music fraternity pay their last respects to the man who is celebrated as the golden voice of Indian radio.

Actor Dalip Tahil was one of the early arrivals at the prayer meet. He paid his respects to the departed soul and reminisced about Sayani while talking to his friends at the venue.

Ila Arun, who’s appearing in the streaming show ‘Aarya’ released recently, too, was seen at Famous Studios. The actress and Rajasthani folk-pop singer briefly interacted with those present at the venue.

Veteran playback singer Nitin Mukesh, father of actor Neil Nitin Mukesh also came for a last sight of the late radio star, who brought film music to people’s homes from 1952 to 1994 with the superhit programme ‘Binaca Geetmala’, which he...

The first song from Dinesh Vijan and T-Series? Arjun Patiala?s , ?Main Deewana Tera? stands true to its claim of ek aur original gaana. Courtesy ?the hugely talented ?Sachin-Jigar, the chartbusting number rendered (and penned) by Guru Randhawa (whose vocals compliment Diljit) features lead actors Diljit (fresh from the super success of Shadaa), Kriti and Varun. The video ?commences with Binaca Geetmala fame Amin Sayani presenting the original ?ladki patane wala gaana? with vivacious ?Kriti blowing a trumpet, winking at a cute Diljit Dosanjh as he tries to win over Kriti with Varun Sharma?s help.?

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Gore gore mukhde pe kala kala til

Teriyan adaawan mera lut leya dil

Dil hai mera badi mushkil mein

Aake baby mainu kalli kite mil

Gore gore mukhde pe kala kala til

Teriyan adaawan mera lut leya dil

Dil hai mera badi mushkil mein

Aake baby mainu kalli kite mil

O meri preeto, sun jee to

O meri preeto,...

Bhopal, March 7: A diehard fan of cinema of the 1980s, director Sajid Khan is attempting to recreate the magic with his "Himmatwala" remake that he says has all the elements of a bygone era - mother-son drama, heroism and, last but not the least, "a grand entry for (lead actor) Ajay Devgn" that will force viewers to clap.

"The film is based in 1983. I have kept references of 1980s. I have included a rush where Mohinder Amarnath LBWed a West Indies player (got him out on leg before wicket) and India won the World Cup (in 1983). For that commentary, I have roped in Ameen Sayani saab, Mr. (Amitabh) Bachchan of radio," Sajid said during.

The Royal Stag Mirchi Music Awards 2013 celebrated music with the utmost bliss of stars, glamour and music all around! It was a fun filled evening with a completely distinguished jury comprising of Ramesh Sippy, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Sooraj Barjatya, Prasoon Joshi, Anu Malik, Aadesh Srivastava, Lalit Pandit, Louiz Banks, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik, Sadhna Sargam, Suresh Wadkar, Talat Aziz and Ila Arun. This jury definitely needed no introduction and was a healthy mix of some great achievers of the industry.

Bollyspice brings you the list of the winners of this grand award function. Read on!

Song of the Year:

Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin from Agneepath, Singer – Sonu Nigam, Composer Ajay-Atul, Lyricist – Amitabh Bhattacharya

Worldwide Listeners’ Choice – Song of the Year:

Radha from Student Of The Year, Singers – Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani and Udit Narayan, Composer – Vishal-Shekhar Lyricist – Anvita Dutt

Male vocalist of the year:

Sonu Nigam...

Mumbai, Dec 26: Yesteryear's radio anchor Ameen Sayani, who became famous for presenting the Binaca Geetmala from 1952 to 1994, believes the music of his era could infuse love in people, eliminating violence and hatred in today's world.

"What is happening today? Why anger, fights, hatred, rape, why? If the music of the golden period, which was in such simple language that everyone could understand it, if that music was still alive today and grew, I am confident that these fights and anger would not happen," the 80-year-old said here Tuesday at the Mohd. Rafi award ceremony.

"It would have infused love and we all would live in.

Mumbai, Dec 22: A 12-hour marathon concert in memory of the legendary singer Mohammad Rafi will be held here Tuesday to mark his 88th birth anniversary, an organizer said Saturday.

"The concert will start at 12 noon Dec 25 and conclude at midnight. In between there will be a short break to honour renowned radio personality Amin Sayani and the late composer Naushad Ali with the Mohammad Rafi Award for this year," Spandan Arts chief Ashish Shelar told Ians.

Rafi was born Dec 24, 1924 and died July 31, 1980, aged 55, leaving behind a wealth of over 5,000 songs in Hindi, various Indian and even a few foreign languages, which he.

Mumbai, Jan 3 – Well-known radio announcer Ameen Sayani, whose name is synonymous with the hit show ‘Binaca Geet Mala’, has dug into his archives to come out with a CD of songs from the earlier days when music ‘touched the heart’.

Sayani feels that in the music of today rhythm has taken precedence and melody is left behind.

‘The music of that (earlier) time touched the heart,.

Well-known radio announcer Ameen Sayani, whose name is synonymous with the hit show .Binaca Geet Mala., has dug into his archives to come out with a CD of songs from the earlier days when music .touched the heart..Sayani feels that in the music of today rhythm has taken precedence and melody is left behind..The music of that (earlier) time touched the heart, but the music of today touches the body. That is also a good thing because when I hear the music of today, even at 78 it sometimes makes me dance,. Sayani told us..So the music of today helps the youngsters remain fit and active,. added Amin, the most imitated radio announcer even today..Everything changes. So did the music. Today.s music is more about rhythm where it.s not always important to understand what is being said. Rhythm matters more now and melody is fading away,...

Saregama India has released Geetmala Ki Chhaon Mein - Vol. 16- 20, an album that’s a compilation of songs that were played during Ameen Sayani's show - Binaca Geetmala. Binaca Geetmala was a hit all across India, from the 50's all the way to the 90's. The album contains songs that were played on the show from 1961 to 1963 in this particular volume and it also comes along with Sayani 's commentary, introducing each song.Sayani said, "Bhaiyon aur Behno the success of Geetmala Ki Chhao Mein is entirely due to you - ...

Okay, this looks like a blast from the past. Some company was launching a compilation of the best of retro numbers and Randhir Kapoor was invited to do the honours. After hearing some yesteryear gems like Yeh Mera Dil, Kapoor reminisced with veteran Ameen Sayani. A khabru overheard him say that the music of these days is forgotten even before it’s registered! ...

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Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai …(an unending journey) takes an incisive look into the composer's reflective artistry and buoyant-but-also-lonely inner being. Featuring a host of close friends, colleagues and admirers, the film attempts to evoke awe, admiration and nostalgia the way most of his music does, till date.

Features close to 3 dozen associates and admirers of Pancham like Asha Bhonsle, Manna Dey, Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Shammi Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Vinod Chopra, Vishal Bhardwaj, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Louis Banks, Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma, Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Ameen Sayani, Gautam Rajadhyaksha, Taufeeq Quereshi, etc interviewed with patience and sensitivity.

Disc I - a feature length-film that evokes awe, admiration and nostalgia …

Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai...(an unending journey),

Attempting to explore legendary composer Rd Burman’s music, Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai...

Fever 104 FM in association with Saregama launched Ameen Sayani’s latest album, Geetmala ki Chaaon mein (Vol 6-10). The compilation comprises rare interviews and interactions with Bollywood veterans and celebrities of yesteryears like Madan Mohan, Kishore Kumar, B R Chopra, Raj Kapoor, Praan, Wahida Rehman, etc.As a part of the association, Ameen Sayani was featured all through this week on Roobaroo with Rj Karan Singh at 9 p.m., on Fever 104 FM, Mumbai.In a chat with Singh, Sayani revealed how he got initiated into radio, Geetmala's journey over the ...