Why was Ameen Sayani so popular, not only in India but across the globe? We are trying to unravel the mystique of Sayani and his popular show Binaca Geet Mala. We are also trying to discover the songs from that bygone era that made it to the top of the annual rankings on this show. 

You will listen to some interesting stories and anecdotes about this historic radio program and its equally history making anchor. You will also listen to top of the chart songs on this show.

Continuing with the history of Binaca Geetmala, in this episode we will cover ten more top of the year songs on the program. We will also try to unravel the charisma behind the man with the golden voice, Ameen Sayani.

Listening to the Radio was ever so exciting in those days! It was the only available device of entertainment at home those days. Radio Ceylon was extremely popular because it broadcast popular Bollywood programs. One such program, Binaca Geetmala, was so popular that it became a craze with listeners globally. Its anchor, Ameen Sayani, was more popular than the most popular film star then.

In this series of 4 episodes, let us go back in time and relive Binaca Geetmala. I have chosen the top song of every year from the inception of the program in 1952 to its last broadcast in 1994. Enjoy the show!

"Vanished" is a thriller. Srikant Sharma returns from South Africa to settle down in Mumbai. One fine morning, he disappears. All efforts to trace him are fruitless and his Houdini act leaves his family and friends devastated. Where did Srikant go? Was he dead or could it be possible that he is alive. His best friend discovers diaries written by Srikant , a letter by a mystery man and a flash drive. What do the diaries tell?

Join me in this thrilling tale of an international nexus between a business conglomerate and a slew of politicians and how Srikant is caught in this vortex.

Continuing from the last episode, we now explore exciting songs from movies made from 1960 to 1980. Ten songs with names of cities and towns in them. Listen in.

A popular Godman turned politician is arrested for "sexual assault and rape" on the complaint filed by Seema. The Godman's disciple, Rajesh who is a journalist, decides to investigate. Is the Guru guilty or has there been a conspiracy against him to sully his image? Then there is this mysterious lady named only as Mrs A in one of the police reports. Who is Mrs A? 

Join me in this thrilling hunt for the mysterious Mrs. A.

Our Bollywood has a rich a long history of songs. If you carefully analyze, there are songs written and sung about virtually every conceivable subject and object. Life, joy, sorrow, heartbreak, death, philosophy and of course, geography. In this episode join me as I hunt for songs from 1940 to 1960 which contain mention about at least one Indian town or city.