Shiv Kumar Saroj

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 Indian 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.

Mujhase Yun Ruth Kar Kyun Dur Jaa Rahi Ho

An old picture of Mr. Shiv Kumar Saroj (Second from the right) with Mr. Bappi Lahiri at studio