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Those Radio Days — When Life Was Simple and the Songs Were Superhit!
Remember those evenings spent listening to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs, stories and adventure programmes? Before television became a part of everyday life, the radio brought music, laughter, suspense and excitement into our homes. Let’s turn back the clock and relive some of those wonderful moments from our younger days.
बिनाका गीतमाला (Binaca Geetmaala)
Wednesday Nights and the Voice we Never Forget
To listen Binaca Geetmala click Play icon above
बिनाका गीतमाला (Binaca Geetmaala)
Wednesday Nights and the Voice we Never Forget
For many of us growing up in the 1970s, Wednesday evenings meant one thing — Binaca Geetmala on Radio Ceylon, at 8 pm. Presented by the unforgettable Ameen Sayani, (1932 – 2024), this weekly countdown of popular Hindi film songs had us eagerly waiting to discover which song would climb to the top of the list. And who could forget his distinctive, warm voice and his famous greeting, “Behno aur Bhaiyo”? His voice had a personality of its own — instantly recognisable, friendly and full of charm. In those days, we gathered around the radio, listened to our favourite songs and waited for each new announcement with excitement.
There were no streaming apps or instant playlists, just one special evening, one familiar voice and a world of music that brought millions of listeners together. Those Wednesday nights remain etched in our memories as a truly golden era of radio entertainment.
हवा महल (Hawa Mahal)
An Evening of Radio Drama
To listen Hawa Mahal Episode: कंजूस पति, खर्चीली पत्नी click Play icon above
हवा महल (Hawa Mahal)
An Evening of Radio Drama
In the 1970s, around 9 pm, many of us looked forward to Hawa Mahal on All India Radio’s Vividh Bharati. This popular 15-minute programme brought Hindi short stories, comedy sketches and dramatic plays to life through wonderful acting, dialogue and sound effects.
With no television serials or online entertainment to turn to, we sat by the radio and let our imagination create every scene. The familiar opening tune, the suspense and the laughter made Hawa Mahal a memorable part of our evenings. Those were simpler times, when just fifteen minutes of radio could provide an entire world of entertainment!
मोदी के मतवाले राही (Modi Ke Matwaley Rahi)
The Thrill of Radio Adventures
मोदी के मतवाले राही (Modi Ke Matwaley Rahi)
The Thrill of Radio Adventures
In the 1970s, long before Netflix, Amazon Prime and online entertainment, the radio was our window to a world of adventure. One programme that captured the imagination of listeners was Modi Ke Matwale Rahi, broadcast on Vividh Bharati of All India Radio from 9:15 pm to 9:30 pm.
Sponsored by Modi Tyres, this mystery-adventure serial followed the exploits of Balwan Singh and Lalit Singh, taking listeners through intriguing situations, unexpected twists and suspenseful encounters. Week after week, we tuned in, eager to discover what would happen next.