Manna Dey, who gave his voice to 4 thousand songs, sang in many languages

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

Learned music from Uncle

Actually, Manna Dey's interest in music was born because of his uncle KC Dey. His father's dream was that he would become a lawyer when he grew up. But Manna Dey's interest in music kept increasing. Along with studying at the Scottish College of Calcutta, Manna Dey also learned classical music from his uncle KC Dey.

Sang more than 4000 songs

Manna Dey was born on 1 May 1919 and he sang more than 4000 songs in his entire career. In 1942, Manna Dey started his career with the film Tamanna. Apart from Hindi, he sang songs in many languages ​​including Bengali. Not only this, Manna Dey sang every genre of songs from folk songs to pop and made people his fans in India and abroad.

Also gave voice to Madhushala

Manna Dey also gave voice to Harivansh Rai Bachchan's famous work Madhushala. The song 'Ae Mere Pyare Watan' from the film Kabuliwali and the song 'Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli Hai' from the film Anand still touches people's hearts. Apart from this, his songs like 'Poochho Na Kaise Maine Raine Bitai', 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag', 'Aayo Kahan Se Ghanshyam', 'Sur Na Saje' were also liked a lot.

Manna Dey has two daughters.

Songs like Kaun Aaya Mere Man Ke Dware, Ae Meri Johar-e-Jabeen, Ye Raat Bheegi-Bheegi, Thehar Zara O Jane Wale, Babu Samjho Ishara, Kasme Wade Pyar Wafa still rule 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 of them lives in America. Family members said that at the last moment, Manna Dey was accompanied by his daughter Shumita Dev and his son-in-law Gyanranjan Dev.

Honoured with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2007

Manna Dey has also been honoured with many awards for his unique contribution in the field of music. In 2007, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1971 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2005.