Special Story on Manna Dey on his Birth Anniversary

Legendary singer Manna Dey, who was counted among the legendary singers of Bollywood, had said goodbye to this world at the age of 94. Manna Dey was not only a good singer but also a fan who gave a new identity to the film industry. The most special person who recognized his magical voice was his uncle KC Dey.

Manna Dey: Nurturing Musical Passion Against Family Wishes

I took music lessons from my uncle Actually, Manna Dey's interest in music was born because of her uncle KC Dey. While his father's dream for him to become a lawyer. But Manna Dey's interest grew towards music. Along with studying at the Scottish College in Calcutta, Manna Dey took lessons in classical music from uncle KC Dey.

Sung more than 4000 songs

Manna Dey was born on 1 May 1919 and sang more than 4000 songs throughout her career. In 1942, Manna Dey started her career with the film Tamanna.

Apart from Hindi, he sang songs in many languages ​​including Bengali. Not only this, Manna Dey sang every song from folk songs to pop, and made people his admirers in the country and abroad.

Also gave voice to the Madhushala

Manna Dey also gave voice to Harivansh Rai Bachchan's famous work Madhushala.

The song 'Geet E Mere Pyare Watan' from the movie Kabuliwali and 'Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli Hi' from the movie Anand touches the hearts of people even today.

Apart from this, songs like 'Poocho Na Kaise Maine Rain Bitai', 'Laga Chunari Mein Daag', 'Ayo Kahan Se Ghanshyam', 'Sur Na Saje' were also well-liked.

Manna Dey has two daughters

Songs like Kaun Aaya Mere Man Ke Dware, Ae Meri Johar-e-Jabeen, Yeh Raat Bheegi-Bheegi, Teher Zara O Jaane Waale, Babu Samjho Ishaare, Kasme Vaade Pyaar Wafa, still reign in the hearts of people.

Let us tell you that the real name of Manna Dey is Prabodh Chandra Dey. Manna Dey has two daughters. One lives in America.

Family members told that his daughter Shumita Dev and his son-in-law Gyanranjan Dev were present with Manna Dey at the last moment.

Honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2007

Manna Dey was also honored with several awards for her unparalleled contribution in the field of music.

In 2007, he was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1971 and Padma Vibhushan in 2005.