Shiv Kumar Saroj was a popular announcer with the

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Radio Ceylon Radio Ceylon ( si, ලංකා ගුවන් විදුලි සේවය ''Lanka Guwan Viduli Sevaya'', ta, இலங்கை வானொலி, ''ilankai vanoli'') is a radio station based in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) and the first ...

, the oldest radio station in South Asia. He was born on Oct 6 in a small town in the United Provinces of British India. Saroj helped establish the radio station as the leader of the airwaves right across the

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n sub-continent. Millions of listeners in India tuned in to hear Saroj on Radio Ceylon. Shiv Kumar Saroj was also a noted lyricist who penned several songs that featured in Bollywood films and music albums. List of songs written by Shiv Kumar Saroj 1. Khamosh Zindagi Ko Aawaaz De Rahe Ho (1966) 2. Tere Labon Ke Muqabil, Gulab Kya Hoga 3. Pyaar Manga Hain Tumhi Se (1978) 4. College Girl, I Love You Mujhse Nazar Mila O Dilruba (1978) 5. Kaisi Shaam Suhani Aai re (1972) 6. Ja Re Ja Meri Chodd Chunariya (1962) 7. Suna Hain Jeewan Mera Charo Taraf Andhera (1977) 8. Chinn Liya Re Baiman Mera Dill (1962) 9. Mujhase Yun Ruth Kar Kyun Dur Jaa Rahi Ho

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Indian radio presenters Sri Lankan Hindus {{SriLanka-bio-stub

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