Behind the mic: The amusing story of Ameen Sayani’s beloved Kishore Kumar radio interview

In this part of an exclusive 2013 interview with SBS Hindi, Ameen Sayani recalled the charismatic yet formidable Australian, Clifford Dodd, who helped shape India’s radio broadcasting. He also shared the story of his most challenging and chaotic interview with the beloved star singer of the era, Kishore Kumar—even though the two were close friends.

Veteran Radio presenter Ameen Sayani during an interview at his recording studio in Mumbai, India. Credit: Vijayanand Gupta/Hindustan Times via Getty Images

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