Ameen Sayani Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More StarsUnfolded

ProfessionRadio AnnouncerFamous Role(s)/Famous ForPresenting hit radio show, "Binaca Geetmala"Physical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 170 cm
in meters- 1.70 m
in feet inches- 5’ 7”Eye ColourLight BrownHair ColourSalt & PepperCareerNational Radio Shows• Cibaca Geetmala (formerly Binaca Geetmala): Since 1952, this show was aired over Radio Ceylon and Vividh Bharati (AIR) for almost 42 years. After a 4 years gap, the show was again revived and aired over Vividh Bharati as Colgate Cibaca Geetmala for 2 years.
S. Kumar Ka Filmy Muqaddama and Filmi Mulaqaat: The show was famous on Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and then Vividh Bharati for almost 7 years.
Saridon Ke Saathi: This was the first sponsored show of AIR. He presented the show for 4 years.
Bournvita Quiz Contest (in English): He took over the show in 1975, after the death of his guru and elder brother, Hamid Sayani.
Shalimar Superlac Jodi: He compered this show for 7 years.
Maratha Darbar Shows: He presented several shows including Sitaron Ki Pasand, Mehekti Baatein, and Chamktay Sitary for 14 years.
Sangeet Kay Sitaron Ki Mehfil: The format of this show comprises music career sketches and interviews of well-known singers, lyricists, and composers. He compered the show for 4 years, which was aired on several radio stations in India as well as abroad for their commercial customers.
Swanaash: This was a 13-episode radio series, commissioned by AIR, based on HIV/AIDS cases, including interviews with prestigious social workers and doctors.International Radio Shows• Mini Insertions of Filmstar Interviews: He presented almost 35 installments of this British Broadcasting Corporation's show in the UK.
Music For The Millions: He presented 6 episodes of the shoe for the BBC's World Service Radio.
Veetee Ka Hungama: Presented this show over Sunrise Radio in London for almost 4 and a half years.
Geetmala Ki Yaaden: For 4 years, over Radio Ummul Quwain, UAE.
Ye Bhi Changa Wo Bhi Khoob: Compered for 8 months, over Radio Asia, UAE.
Sangeet Paheli: Presented for 1 year, over Radio Truro, Swaziland.
Hangamay: Presented for 2 and a half years, over different ethnic radio channels in Toronto, Houston, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, etc.Awards, Honours, Achievements• Gold Medal from Indian Society Of Advertisers (ISA) (1991)
• Person of The Year Award by Limca Book Of Records (1992)
• Hall of Fame Award from Indian Academy Of Advertising Film Art (IAAFA) (1993)
• Golden Abby by Advertising Club, Bombay for the Outstanding Radio Campaign of the Century – Binaca/Cibaca Geetmala (2000)
• Kaan Hall Of Fame Award from Radio Mirchi (2003)
• Living Legend Award from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) (2006)
• Hindi Ratna Puraskar by Hindi Bhavan of New Delhi (2007)
• Padma Shri Award (2009)
• Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th Hira Manek Award (2016)
Ameen Sayani with Lifetime Achievement AwardPersonal LifeDate of Birth21 December 1932Age (as in 2017)85 YearsBirthplaceGwalior, British IndiaZodiac sign/Sun signSagittariusSignatureAmeen Sayani's SignatureNationalityIndianHometownMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaSchoolScindia School GwaliorCollege/UniversitySt. Xavier's CollegeEducational QualificationGraduateReligionIslamFood HabitNot KnownHobbiesWriting, Reading, Listening to Music, SingingRelationships & MoreMarital StatusWidowerFamilyWife/SpouseLate Rama Muttu
Ameen Sayani with his WifeChildrenSon- Rajil Sayani
Daughter- None
Ameen Sayani with Rajil Sayani
ParentsFather- Late Jan Mohamed Sayani (Physician)
Mother- Late Kulsum Sayani (Social Activist)
Ameen Sayani young age picture with his mother & brotherSiblingsBrother- Hamid Sayani (Elder) (Radio Jockey)
Sister- Not KnownFavourite ThingsFavourite ActorAmitabh BachchanFavourite ActressMeena KumariFavourite Colour(s)Black, BrownFavourite Singer(s)Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle

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