Manna Dey

Manna Dey The "Classical Pop Singer" Of Indian Cinema Who Could Have Been A Great Classical Singer In His Own Right Was Born In Kolkata Bengal. He Received His Initial Training Under His Legendary Uncle Krishna Dey. Later He Migrated To Mumbai To Gain Foothold In Hindi Cinema. Mention Of This Great Singer Immediately Brings Into Mind Such Unforgettable Classical-Based Melodies As Bhai Bhanjana Sur Na Saje Pucho Na Keise Maine Chham Chham Baje Re Payaliya. In Fact Whenever Composers Used To Have A Great Classical Composition In Their Minds They Would Invariably Take Manna Dey. Interestingly In Spite Of His Solid Classical Background He Was Equally At Ease In All Types Of Songs Be It Romantic - Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi Jaha Bhi Jaati Hoon Wohi Chali Aati Ho Dil Ki Girah Khol Do Saanjh Dhali Peppy - Aao Twist Karen Folksy - Chalata Musafir Moh Liya Re Door Hain Kinara Sad - Kasme Wade Pyar Wafa Sab Tum Bin Jeevan Keisa Jeevan Funny - Khali Dabba Khali Botol Mere Bhais Ko Danda Quali - Ai Mere Johra Jevin Yaari Hain Imaan Mera Spiritual- Laaga Chuneri Mein Daag Or Philosophical - Zindegi Keisi Hain Paheli Tum Besahara Ho To Ghazal - Neino Se Yon Baat Kare. One Unique Contribution Is His Famous Rendition In Music Of The Equally Famous Madhushala Written By Dr. Haribans Rai Bachchan The Father Of Equally Illustrious Amitabh Bachchan. He Is A Composer In His Own Right Composing Mostly In Bengali Innumerable Hit Songs. Readers May Contribute Their View In This Regard And Build Up Voice To Urge Upon The Indian Government In This Regard.
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***************************************** Edit He Has Been Awarded The Padma Shri Padma Bhushan And Dadasaheb Phalke Awards. Manna Dey Passed Away On 24th Oct 2013. read less