Binaca/Cibaca Geet Mala, List of the Top song of the year (1953/2000)

 Binaca Geet Mala was a radio program that aired on Radio Ceylon, All India Radio, and later on Vividh Bharati from 1952 to 1993. It was one of the most popular radio programs in India and played an important role in promoting Hindi film music.

The program was hosted by Ameen Sayani, who became a household name in India for his distinctive style of announcing and presenting the songs. The show was sponsored by Binaca, a brand of mouth freshener, which gave the show its name.

Binaca Geet Mala played a pivotal role in the popularization of Hindi film music and helped to establish it as a mainstream form of entertainment in India. It was a weekly program that aired on Sunday mornings, and it featured the top ten songs of the week as voted by the listeners. The program was highly interactive, with listeners encouraged to send in their requests and feedback.

Ameen Sayani's distinctive style of presenting the songs was one of the main reasons for the show's popularity. He would introduce each song with a brief background about the film and the actors, and then play the song with a commentary on its lyrics, music, and singers. His signature sign-off line, "Bahut Shukriya, Badi Meherbani," became a catchphrase among the show's listeners.

Over the years, Binaca Geet Mala became a cultural institution in India. It was not just a radio program but a part of people's lives. Families would gather around the radio on Sunday mornings to listen to the show and discuss the latest songs. The program also played an important role in introducing new singers and composers to the public.

The popularity of Binaca Geet Mala can be gauged from the fact that it ran for more than four decades, from 1952 to 1993. In the 1980s and early 1990s, when the popularity of radio was waning due to the rise of television and other forms of entertainment, Binaca Geet Mala remained a firm favorite among listeners.

In 1994, after Ameen Sayani left All India Radio, Binaca Geet Mala was briefly revived with another host, Annu Kapoor. However, it failed to recapture the magic of the original show and was discontinued after a few years.

Binaca Geet Mala remains an important part of India's cultural heritage. It was a program that brought people together and gave them a shared experience. Even today, many people look back fondly on the show and the memories it created. It was not just a radio program, but a part of India's social fabric.

Binaca/Cibaca Geet Mala List of the Top Songs of the Year (1953/1993)
Year	Rank	Movie	Song Heading	Singer	Music/Lyricist	Actor	Youtube Video Link	Spotify Audio Link
1953	1	Anarkali (1953)	Ye Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya, Pyar Hi Me Kho Gaya	Lata Mangeshkar	Chitalkar Ramchandra/Rajinder Krishan	Bina Roy, Pradeep Kumar	Anarkali (1953) - Ye Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya, Pyar Hi Me Kho Gaya	https://open.spotify.com/track/1Y3NTAq6pll7iXJpj5RsAJ?si=4e56ce73a2c14b39
1954	1	Taxi Driver (1954)	Jaye To Jaye Kahan	Talat Mahmood	Sachin Dev Burman/Sahir Ludhianvi	Dev Anand	Taxi Driver (1954) - Jaye To Jaye Kahan	https://open.spotify.com/track/2FdYgsfkwDtq4gufleFCGC?si=f3e6829795864f76
1955	1	Shree 420 (1955)	Mera Joota Hai Japani, Ye Patloon Englishtani	Mukesh	Shankar Jaikishan/Shailendra	Raj Kapoor	Shree 420 (1955) - Mera Joota Hai Japani, Ye Patloon Englishtani	https://open.spotify.com/track/3ane0tGLYlOevmitYXQ9yy?si=94c4e0362fdd4a7a
1956	1	C. I. D. (1956)	Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Jina Yaha, Zara Hatke	Geeta Dutt, Mohammed Rafi	O P Nayyar/Majrooh Sultanpuri	Johnny Walker	C. I. D. (1956) - Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Jina Yaha, Zara Hatke	https://open.spotify.com/track/4wkxHafIXeX3zqcBEpaeNO?si=09a3423d66c841ae
1957	1	Janam Janam Ke Phere (1957)	Zara Samne To Aao Chhaliye, Chhup Chhup Chhalane Me Kya Raz Hai	Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi	S N Tripathi/Bharat Vyas	Nirupa Roy	https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=TLGGz-21R5pvxHgxNTA0MjAyMw&v=4N_5ohaDhNA&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindilyrics4u.com%2F&feature=emb_logo	https://open.spotify.com/track/0LNRfqtvO9NrWGZRDFnKNo?si=ca91094baa7d4cf3
1958	1	Solva Saal (1958)	Hai Apanaa Dil To Aavaaraa, Na Jaane Kis Pe Aayegaa	Hemant Kumar	Sachin Dev Burman/Majrooh Sultanpuri	Sunder, Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ja68ForeSo&list=TLGGHdxGoHx71A4xNTA0MjAyMw	https://open.spotify.com/track/0p7EstNUg5VYyD8jxs1Na7?si=212fbafc3d064c76
1959	1	Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1959)	Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab Ka, Kya Khayal Hai Aapka	Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle	Sachin Dev Burman/Majrooh Sultanpuri	Madhubala, Kishore Kumar	Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1959) - Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab Ka, Kya Khayal Hai Aapka	https://open.spotify.com/track/3uvvmqUNKEzZtZWOQrQqq0?si=45f4c3d21efa4f9b
1960	1	Barsaat Ki Raat (1960)	Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhulegi Woh Barsaat Ki	Mohammed Rafi	Roshan/Sahir Ludhianvi	Bharat Bhushan, Madhubala	Barsaat Ki Raat (1960) - Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhulegi Woh Barsaat Ki	https://open.spotify.com/track/1WEyDLeitm8JhSdX5OBkCC?si=cd040e3c37a44113
1961	1	Sasural (1961)	Teri Pyari Pyari Surat Ko Kisi Ki Nazar Na Lage	Mohammed Rafi	Shankar Jaikishan/Hasrat Jaipuri	Rajendra Kumar, B Saroja Devi	Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat - Superhit Classics Romantic Song - Rajendra Kumar & Saroja Devi - Sasural	https://open.spotify.com/track/0cJfwTasi79D4a01wGa19B?si=09ef0e1f198d4200
1962	1	Junglee (1961)	Aehsaan Tera Hogaa Mujh Par	Mohammed Rafi	Shankar Jaikishan/Hasrat Jaipuri	Saira Banu, Shammi Kapoor	एहसान तेरा होगा मुझ पर Ehsan Tera Hoga Mujh Par Junglee - HD Song - मो.रफ़ी, लता मंगेशकर	https://open.spotify.com/track/1SMNDZ0CR4W27fCU8Remqq?si=a9dc04c4573d4fde
1963	1	Taj Mahal (1963)	Jo Wada Kiya Wo Nibhana Padega	Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar	Roshan/Sahir Ludhianvi	Pradeep Kumar, Bina Roy	Jo wada kiya vo nibana - tajmahal 1963 3 variant full HD 1080p	https://open.spotify.com/track/4MbatWSKrUNttg8wnb1gnV?si=a0f62666e4bc4bf0
1964	1	Sangam (1964)	Mere Man Ki Ganga Aur Tere Man Ki Jamuna Ka	Vijayanthimala, Mukesh	Shankar Jaikishan/Shailendra	Vyjayantimala, Raj Kapoor	Mere Man Ki Ganga aur Tere Man Ki Jamuna ka	https://open.spotify.com/track/4CcHy1j40RS25l5oKOe9qY?si=e8bdcebddd5c44c9
1965	1	Saheli (1965)	Jis Dil Me Basa Tha Pyar Tera	Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar	Kalyanji Anandji/Sahir Ludhianvi	Kalpana, Pradeep Kumar	Jis Dil Mein Basa Tha Pyar Tera*Saheli (1965)जिस दिल में बसा था प्यार तेरा उस दिल को कभी का तोड़ दिया	https://open.spotify.com/track/57a370d3AvCqG4TGv1YKMB?si=bd15070768384a80
1966	1	Suraj (1966)	Baharo Phool Barsaao, Mera Mahboob Aaya Hai	Mohammed Rafi	Shankar Jaikishan/Hasrat Jaipuri	Vyjayantimala, Rajendra Kumar	Baharo Phool Barsaao, Mera Mahboob Aaya Hai	https://open.spotify.com/track/06WBL2qDIabVl2Q1gpNvOa?si=42a8f1d85d5848e2
1967	1	Milan (1967)	Sawan Ka Mahina, Pawan Kare Sor	Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Anand Bakshi	Nutan, Sunil Dutt	Sawan Ka Mahina - Milan - Sunil Dutt, Nutan - Classic Bollywood Old Hindi Songs	https://open.spotify.com/track/4v4wIJBIsNZedLRyFhpuBZ?si=45f8cee32f8a4604
1968	1	Shagird (1967)	Dil Wil Pyar Vyar Main Kya Jaanu Re	Lata Mangeshkar	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Majrooh Sultanpuri	Saira Banu, Joy Mukherjee	Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Main Kya Janu Re Super Hit Romantic Hindi Song Shagird	https://open.spotify.com/track/5z0LOpNqFqjBFQiAQGaVkd?si=7dd1e0edfdd94370
1969	1	Intaqam (1969)	Kaise Rahun Chup Ki Meine Pee Hi Kya Hai	Lata Mangeshkar	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Rajinder Krishan	Sanjay Khan, Sadhana, Ashok Kumar, Helen	kaise Rahun Chup - Sadhana	https://www.jiosaavn.com/lyrics/kaise-rahoon-chup-lyrics/PxE4VgBoWUM
1970	1	Do Raaste (1970)	Bindiya Chamke Gi Chudi Khanke Gi	Lata Mangeshkar	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Anand Bakshi	Mumtaz, Rajesh Khanna	बिन्दिया चमकेगी | Bindiya Chamkegi | Do Raaste | Mumtaz | Rajesh Khanna | | Bollywood Love Songs	https://open.spotify.com/track/6zZs6U5nQ3UELVUmeIV6hp?si=04ac1b2f1e4a4c65
1971	1	Andaz (1971)	Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana	Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle	Shankar Jaikishan/Hasrat Jaipuri	Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini	Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana ((Jhankar))) HD Andaz ( 1971), Kishore Kumar Jhankar Beats Remix - YouT	https://open.spotify.com/track/6pFkZQ3o224K3dAR16oWAj?si=9067df08ec2e47e1
1972	1	Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1972)	Dum Maro Dum	Usha Iyer, Asha Bhosle	R D Burman/Anand Bakshi	Zeenat Aman, Mumtaz, Dev Anand	Dum Maro Dum ~ Hare Krishna Hare Ram 1971 old ~ Full song	https://open.spotify.com/track/3lHUTskUQWjJBd6jWQgxfY?si=9af30a4d112349df
1973	1	Zanjeer (1973)	Yaari Hai Imaan Mera Yaar Meri Zingadi	Manna Dey	Kalyanji Anandji/Gulshan Bawra	Amitabh Bachchan, Pran	Yaari Hai Iman Mera Yaar Meri Zindagi - Manna Dey - Zanjeer (1973) - HD	https://open.spotify.com/track/21B8saMoeCRge3MowRZk9T?si=6e1e186d16834ba4
1974	1	Kora Kagaz (1974)	Mera Jivan Kora Kagaj Kora Hee Rah Gaya	Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle	Kalyanji Anandji/M G Hashmat	Vijay Anand, Jaya Bhaduri	Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz [Full Video Song] (HD) With Lyrics - Kora Kagaz	https://open.spotify.com/track/1MUol1Uw9JKRL7mV17iBwT?si=7242877ee5c34cbb
1975	1	Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974)	Usane Kaha Tu Kaun Hai, Mahngai Maar Gai	Narendra Chanchal, Jani Babu Qawwal, Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Varma Malik	Prem Nath, Moushumi Chatterjee, Manoj Kumar	Mehngai Mar Gayi HD Song | Roti Kapda Aur Makaan | Lata M | Mukesh | Moushmi Chatterjee | Manoj K	https://open.spotify.com/track/60LiqMFYobrxRhEqikUsm2?si=682fbdcad61f4f4b
1976	1	Kabhi Kabhie (1976)	Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein	Mukesh	Khayyam/Sahir Ludhianvi	Rakhee, Amitabh Bachchan	Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein Song | Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee | Mukesh | Khayyam | Sahir Ludhianvi	https://open.spotify.com/track/7LUmfO50lJm4XaUtBlYy8c?si=2563cd44ffa54e36
1977	1	Laila Majnu (1976)	Husn Hazir Hai Muhabbat Ki Saja Pane Ko	Lata Mangeshkar	Madan Mohan/Sahir Ludhianvi	Rishi Kapoor, Ranjeeta	Koi pathar se na mare mere diwane ko	https://open.spotify.com/track/5ERuq7rhDwJC4Fyr8fGYie?si=c7b1e3bf469e47a3
1978	1	Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978)	Akhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se	Hemlata	Ravindra Jain/Ravindra Jain	Ranjeeta, Sachin	Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se - Classic Romantic Song - Sachin & Ranjeeta - Old Hindi Songs	https://open.spotify.com/track/4sUmShE9opEzVlQMifds0Y?si=7446f47505a24798
1979	1	Don (1978)	Bhang Kaa Rang, Khai Ke Paan Banaaras Valaa	Kishore Kumar	Kalyanji Anandji/Anjaan	Zeenat Aman, Amitabh Bachchan	Bhang Kaa Rang, Khai Ke Paan Banaaras Valaa Film Don 1978	https://open.spotify.com/track/0IWVpatBHzdMaz14NSCugD?si=40845448a4664521
1980	1	Sargam (1979)	Dafli Wale Dafli Baja	Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Anand Bakshi	Rishi Kapoor, Jaya Prada	"Dafaliwale Dafali Baja" (डफलीवाले डफली बजा) Full 4K Video Song | Rishi Kapoor, Jaya Prada - Sargam	https://open.spotify.com/track/5Vt4qgWAcw41cnsHaDwlE2?si=f07fd203f45a4707
1981	1	Laawaris (1981)	Mere Angne Me Tumhara Kya Kaam Hai	Alka Yagnik, Amitabh Bachchan	Kalyanji Anandji/Anjaan	Rakhee, Zeenat Aman, Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Ranjeet	Mere Angane Mein Tumhara Kya Kaam hai	https://open.spotify.com/track/2fbuxmtpZ5AE5bozqRBVX4?si=9f778fed8b854d1c
1982	1	Khuddaar (1982)	Angrezi Men Kahate Hain Ke I Love You	Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar	Rajesh Roshan/Majrooh Sultanpuri	Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi	Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain I Love You | Khuddaar Songs | Amitabh Bachchan | Parveen Babi | Hindi Songs	https://open.spotify.com/track/5Sn7l2DB0lO1iTR0oiziFx?si=10f09556d5e44dc0
1983	1	Souten (1983)	Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayaal, Dil Me Aaya Hai	Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar	Usha Khanna/Saawan Kumar	Rajesh Khanna, Tina Munim	Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal - Lyrical | Rajesh Khanna | Kishore Kumar | Lata Mangeshkar | Souten	https://open.spotify.com/track/5aAMxpYXcpVfd7awPyQmYk?si=ac26544d33a54164
1984	1	Hero	Tu mera jaanu hai, tu mera dilbar hai	Manhar Udhas, Anuradha Podwal	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Anand Bakshi	Jackie Shroff, Meenakshi Seshadri	Tu Mera Jaanu Hai | Hero | Anuradha Paudwal, Manhar | Jackie, Meenakshi | 80's Hindi Hit Songs	https://open.spotify.com/track/2eQAL7TZCiU1nXM3avyXtC?si=3fb818dabecb4e3d
1985	1	Ram Teri Ganga Maili	Sun Sahiba Sun	Lata Mangeshkar	Ravindra Jain/Hasrat Jaipuri	Mandakini,Rajiv Kapoor	Sun Sahiba Sun (4K Video & 5.1 Dolby Surround) Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Lata Mangeshkar, Mandakini	https://open.spotify.com/track/7bsvyXHuCo4LEqdFY9cSS8?si=fb3dd234bd5847f3
1986	1	Sanjog (1985)	Yashoda Ka Nandlala	Lata Mangeshkar	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Anjaan	Jaya Prada	Yashoda Ka Nandlala Song 4K (Female Version) - Lata Mangeshkar Songs - Jaya Prada | Sanjog 1985	https://open.spotify.com/track/0lRAAZUa8ZUP5rxoWtuPsO?si=42bb7f147db041e2
1987	1	Naam	Chitthi Aayi Hai	Pankaj Udhas	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Anand Bakshi	Pankaj Udhas,Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Singh	Chitthi Aayi Hai | Pankaj Udhas | Naam 1986 Songs | Sanjay Dutt, Nutan, Amrita Singh	https://open.spotify.com/track/6UA7c2zPn4yxZRD1GNN7dE?si=71a9e7bdb39242d4
1988	1	Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak	Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega	Udit Narayan	Anand Milind/Majrooh Sultanpuri	Aamir Khan	Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega [Full HD Song] | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Aamir Khan	https://open.spotify.com/track/4vEjxuEWYUumjsHzLYRmBs?si=0a07c83d5f7e4d7d
1989	1	Ram Lakhan	My Name Is Lakhan	Mohammed Aziz, Anuradha Paudwal, Nitin Mukesh	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Anand Bakshi	Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit	My Name Is Lakhan | Ram Lakhan | Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit | Mohammed Aziz, Anuradha Paudwal	https://open.spotify.com/track/6AAI3sxT9eLEpA3WJBusVA?si=66e972b97e4f4125
1990	1	Aaj Ka Arjun	Gori Hain Kalaiyan	Shabbir Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar	Bappi Lahiri/Anjaan	Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Prada	Gori Hain Kalaiyan - Aaj Ka Arjun | Shabbir Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar | Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Prada	https://open.spotify.com/track/6QccOikYVgFKxx5HY1o4jo?si=0b3e181539ef4f5c
1991	1	Saajan	Dekha Hai Pehli Baar	Alka Yagnik, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	Nadeem-Shravan/Sameer	Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit	Dekha Hai Pehli Baar -| Saajan (1991) | Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit | Full 4K 60fps Video Song	https://open.spotify.com/track/47tnvWm6X4SopmU3KCGl22?si=eba54610724d4424
1992	1	Phool Aur Kaante	Maine Pyaar Tumhi Se Kiya Hai	Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal	Nadeem-Shravan/Sameer	Ajay Devgn, Madhoo	Maine Pyaar Tumhi Se Kiya Hai - Phool Aur Kaante | Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal | Ajay Devgn	https://open.spotify.com/track/1e5W7XCQSyGlq3Lg0l4HBV?si=d77dd53a5a944cb4
1993	1	Khalnayak	Choli Ke Peechhe	Alka Yagnik, Ila Arun	Laxmikant Pyarelal/Anand Bakshi	Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit	Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai | ALKA YAGNIK | ILA Arun | Hindi Song	https://open.spotify.com/track/6oUqIyDXN04IgkeKHl7yL5?si=b12f299752a1499a
Audio Playlist of the above songs								https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XjCsf2gKy2WSMLutXhbBf