Geetmala Ki Chhaon Mein Vol - 6 to 10

GEETMALA began as a half hour radio show in December, 1952. Seven outstanding film songs were randomly selected and featured in a competition format, with a jackpot of Rs. 100/- each week.

Ameen Sayani, who presented "Geetemala" for all its 45 years on radio, has narrated the story of the programme's phenomenal success in Volumes 1 to 5 of this unusual CD and Cassette series: "Geetmala Ki Chhaon Mein". Volumes 6 to 10 take the story of "Geetmala" forward in an unusual format, peppered with amusing anecdotes, heart-warming nostalgia and immortal songs- particularly the beautiful numbers that trailed somewhat behind the chart-toppers.

Ameen has also added to each volume some interestingly relevant interview snatches of popular filmstars, hit directors and top-notch music personalities.

Volume 6 features Ameen's first visit to the fascinating radio ceylon in Colombo, where "GEETMALA" began in 1952. Vol 6 also covers the music of 1956, and includes the voices of B.R.Chopra, Pran, Begum Akhtar, Vasant Desai and Raj Khosla.

Volumes 7 and 8 bring you the memorable melodies of 1957 and an exciting report of the grand stage function where volumes 1 to 5 were released. And the "Stars": Raj Kapoor, Waheeda Rehmaan, Ajit, Naushad, Madan Mohan, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle and Mohan Sehgal.

Volumes 9 and 10 bring back the "smash hits" and "golden misses" of 1958. Also, Vol. 9 features Ameen Sayani's own love story, linked with the songs you've loved! Vol. 10 has some interesting feedback, too. Also meet: Sunil Dutt, Mehmood, Ameeta, Jagdeep - and Shakti Samanta, Sohrab Modi, Majrooh, Gulzar.

Listen to each volume right through- it will sound like a scintillating episode of the legendary "Geetmala" radio show!