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Sources
i)The Times of India24 Oct 13
ii)The Times of India Jun 10, 2013
Childhood and education in music
Manna Dey was christened as Probodh Chandra Dey by his parents. Manna Dey had a keen interest in wrestling and boxing, and he excelled at both. He was also popular for the pranks he played at his school and college friends.
Manna Dey realised his passion for singing during school days, when he won the award of Best Singer for three consecutive years in school. Due to his active participation in extra curricular activities he was always considered a leader among his friends.
At school, Manna Dey used to take singing lessons from his uncle Krishna Chandra Dey and Ustad Dabir Khan. After he started working independently, he continued taking music lessons from stalwarts like Ustad Aman Ali Khan and Ustad Abdul Rahman Khan.
Career in playback singing
Manna Dey started his career in playback singing with the film Tamanna in 1943. He sang his first song with Suraiya. And after that there was no looking back for him. Some of the most popular Manna Dey songs were - Ek Chathur Naar (Padosan), Aye Mere Pyare Watan, Laga Chunari Mein Daag and many others.
Awards
In 1970, he won National Award as playback singer for 'Nishi Padmo' (Bengali film). In 1971, he was honoured with Padmashree Award. He received Lifetime Achievement Award by the Govt of Maharashtra, in 2005.He has also been awarded Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Yesudas Award, PC Chandra Award. In 2011, he was honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Filmfare.
Family
Manna Dey married Sulochana Kumaran in 1953, who died of cancer in 2012, a year before he. Manna died in 2013, at age 94. He is survived by his daughters Shuroma and Sumita Deb
Top 10 classics by Manna Dey
Prabodh Chandra Dey aka Manna Dey, is one of the greatest playback singers in Hindi and Bengali films. He has recorded more than 3500 songs over the course of his career. Along with Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Mukesh, he dominated Indian film playback music from the 1950s to the 1970. Dey has been honored with the titles Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Dada Saheb Phalke award. Here is the list of beautiful compilation of his songs.
Puchho na kaise maine rain bitayee is a classical song by Manna Dey. In word we it can be described as ‘Simply superb’ song. The song is one of S D Burman's, Manna Dey's and Hindi Films' immortal songs that can stop and stun you into a sad ecstasy wherever and whenever you hear it.
The song truly cannot be described in words. Ay mere pyare watan, ay mere bichhade chaman is regarded as one of the best patriotic songs which touch the heart & eyes get fill with tears. The playback singing and compositions are just incomparable.
Laga chunari main daag is a classical masterpiece and also a tongue-twister. It is an exact composition of Roshan Sahib’s invincible qawwali composition. It is one of the most meaningful songs of the era.
Ek chatur naar karke singar is a song created by an awesome combo of Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar. No one needs an introduction of this song as everyone knows about the popularity of this number. Reportedly the song 'Ek Chatur Naar' was partly improvised by Kishore Kumar at the time of recording.
Tu Pyaar Ka Saagar Hai is simply amazing song and Manna Dey has put his heart and soul into it. Actor Balraj Sahani did full justice with his great acting. Indeed, an immortal creation from the true music mentors.
O meri zohra jabeen Manna Dey has given a romantic and playful touch to this song. The song has been used in many Bollywood movies namely Dilwale Dulhaniyaan Le Jayenge and the it still spreads its magic.
Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli is a beautiful song with great lyrics and Manna's free-flowing voice. The song is a synonym with the legendary superstar Rajesh Khanna.
Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Men 4:26 Lata Mangeshkar,Manna Dey Though not purely an Indian music, the song has a Midas touch by great singers Lata Mageshkar and Manna Dey. The song has been inspired by traditional southern Italian music.
Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi is again a masterpiece by Lata and Manna. The lyrics and composition both compliments each other which come up as a wonderful piece to enjoy. Featuring Nargis in the song has added a wow factor to the song.
Chunri sambhal gori. Udi chali jaye rey: This song is another hit by Manna Ji. Its fast beats, peppiness and the dance has made a great combination to enjoy.
