Binaca Geet Mala

The Binaca Geet Mala, presented by the inimitable Ameen Sayani, was India's most famous music programme. First broadcast by Radio Ceylon in the 1950s, the Binaca Geet Mala ranked popular Bollywood film songs according to sales in select shops in select cities. Although it merely provided a rough indication of the popularity of a song, many stil considered the chart to be very prestigious. Below we list the most popular songs in each year according to the Binaca Geet Mala.

Please note: The Binanca Geet Mala ran from 1953 - 1993. The songs below from 1994 onwards have been selected by BollywoodSoundtracks.com as possible winners had the chart continued.
YearSongSingers & Music DirectorsFilm
2007Dard-E-DiscoSukhwinder Singh, Vishal-ShekharOm Shanti Om
2006BeediSunidhi Chauhan, Vishal BharadwajOmkara
2005Woh Lamhe Woh BaateinAtif Aslam, Roopkumar RathodZeher
2004Bheege HontKunal Ganjawala, Anu MalikMurder
2003Kal Ho Na HoSonu Nigam, Shankar-Ehsan-LoyKal Ho Na Ho
2002SaathiyaSonu Nigam, A.R. RahmanSaathiya
2001MitwaUdit Narayan, Alka Yagnik.., A.R. RahmanLagaan
2000Na Tum Jano Na HumLucky Ali, Rajesh RoshanKaho Naa... Pyar Hai
1999NimbodaKavita Krishnamurthy, Ismail DarbarHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1998Chaiyya ChaiyyaSukhwinder Singh, A.R. RahmanDil Se...
1997Main Koi Aisa Geet GaonAbhijeet & Alka Yagnik, Jatin-LalitYes Boss
1996Pardesi PardesiUdit Narayan, Alka Yagnik & Sapna Awasthi, Nadeem-ShravanRaja Hindustani
1995Mehndi Laga Ke RakhnaLata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan, Jatin-LalitDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1994Didi Tera Devar DeewanaLata Mangeshkar & S.P. Balasubramaniam, Ram LaxmanHum Aapke Hain Koun..!
1993Choli Ke PeecheIla Arun & Alka Yagnik, Laxmikant-PyarelalKhalnayak
1992Maine Pyar Tumhi SeKumar Sanu & Alka Yagnik, Nadeem-ShravanPhool Aur Kaante
1991Dekha Hai Pehli BaarS.P. Balasubramaniam & Alka Yagnik, Nadeem-ShravanSaajan
1990Gori Hai KalaiyaanLata Mangeshkar & Shabbir Kumar, Bappi LahiriAaj Ka Arjun
1989My Name Is LakhanMohammed Aziz, Laxmikant-PyarelalRam Lakhan
1988Papa Kehte HainUdit Narayan, Anand-MilindQayamat Se Qayamat Tak
1987Chitthi Aayi HaiPankaj Udhas, Laxmikant-PyarelalNaam
1986Yashoda Ka NandlalaLata Mangeshkar, Laxmikant-PyarelalSanjog
1985Sun Sahiba SunLata Mangeshkar, Ravindra JainRam Teri Ganga Maili
1984Tu Mera Hero HaiAnuradha Paudwal & Manhar Udhas, Laxmikant-PyarelalHero
1983Shayad Meri ShaadiKishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar, Usha KhannaSouten
1982Angrezi Mein Kehte HainKishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar, Rajesh RoshanKhuddaar
1981Mere Angane MeinAmitabh Bachchan / Alka Yagnik, Kalyanji-AnandjiLawaaris
1980DaffliwaleMohammed Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar, Laxmikant-Pyare...Sargam
1979O Saathi ReKishore Kumar / Asha Bhosle, Kalyanji-AnandjiMuqaddar Ka Sikander
1978Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon SeHemlata, Ravindra JainAnkhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se
1977Husn Hazir HaiLata Mangeshkar, Madan MohanLaila Majnu
1976Kabhi KabhieMukesh & Lata Mangeshkar, KhaiyyaamKabhi Kabhie
1975Aur Nahin Bus Aur NahinMahendra Kapoor, Laxmikant-PyarelalRoti Kapda Aur Makaan
1974Mera Jeevan Kora KagazKishore Kumar, Kalyanji-AnandjiKora Kagaz
1973Yaari Hai ImaanManna Dey, Kalyanji-AnandjiZanjeer
1972Dum Maro DumAsha Bhosle, R.D. BurmanHare Rama Hare Krishna
1971Zindagi Ek SafarKishore Kumar / Asha Bhosle, Shanker-JaikishenAndaz
1970Bindiya Chamke GiLata Mangeshkar, Laxmikant-PyarelalDo Raaste
1969Kaise Rahoon ChupLata Mangeshkar, Laxmikant-PyarelalInteqam
1968Dil Vil Pyar VaarLata Mangeshkar, Laxmikant-PyarelalShagird
1967Sawan Ka MahinaMukesh & Lata Mangeshkar, Laxmikant-PyarelalMilan
1966Baharao Phool BarsaoMohammed Rafi, Shanker-JaikishenSuraj
1965Jis Dil Mein BasaMukesh, Kalyanji-AnandjiSaheli
1964Bol Radha BolMukesh, Shanker-JaikishenSangam
1963Jo Wada KiyaMohammed Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar, RoshanTaj Mahal
1962Ehsan Tera HogaMohammed Rafi / Lata Mangeshkar, Shanker-JaikishenJunglee
1961Teri Pyari Pyari SuratMohammed Rafi, Shanker-JaikishenSasuraal
1960Zindagi Bhar NahinMohammed Rafi / Lata Mangeshkar, RoshanBarsaat Ki Ek Raat
1959Haal Kaisa Hai Janab KaKishore Kumar & Asha Bhosle, S.D. BurmanChalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958Hai Apna Dil To AwaaraHemant Kumar, S.D. BurmanSolva Saal
1957Zara Samne To AaoMohammed Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar, S.N. TripathJanam Janam Ke Phere
1956Yeh Hai Bombay Meri JaanMohammed Rafi, O.P. NayyarC.I.D
1955Mera Joota Hai JapaniMukesh, Shanker-JaikishenShree 420
1954Man Dole Mera Tan DoleLata Mangeshkar, Hemant KumarNagin
1953Tu Ganga Ki MaujMohammed Rafi, NaushadBaiju Bawra