Manna Dey considered himself indebted to Rajesh Khanna, the singer’s luck shone with Suraiya

Mumbai: Prabhod Chandra Dey alias Manna Dey, born on 1 May 1919 in Calcutta (Kolkata), was a diamond in the music world, whose absence cannot be filled by anyone. the one who gave evergreen songs to cinema

Songs like ‘Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge’ (Sholay), ‘Ek Chatur Naar’ (Padosan), ‘Babu Samjho Ishare’ (Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi) and ‘Pyaar Hua Iqraar Hua’ (Shree 420) are definitely included in your play list. Will be. These songs were sung by Manna Dey himself.

Had love for music since childhood

Manna Dey had a deep connection with music since the beginning. When he was in school he used to do stage shows. Then gradually his interest in sports also increased and he started doing boxing and wrestling. But still he did not go astray and later on he chose music only. After graduating from Vidyasagar College, he received music training from Krishna Chandra Dey and Ustad Dabir Khan and came to Mumbai.

Started career with Suraiya

After receiving music training, Manna Dey came to Mumbai in 1939. Here he struggled for about three years. After assisting many music directors, he got his first big break, that too with the then famous actress and singer Suraiya. He shone in the industry with the song ‘Jaago Aayi Usha Ponchi Bole Jaago’ from the film ‘Tamanna’ (1942).

Manna Day was indebted to Rajesh Khanna

Manna Dey was a cinema singer whose fan Mohammed Rafi was also. But do you know whose fan he was? You will be surprised to know that Manna Dey was earlier crazy about superstar Rajesh Khanna. He sang mostly those songs which featured Rajesh Khanna.

Manna Dey liked the way Rajesh used to film any song. The singer had once said that he would always be indebted to Rajesh Khanna, the actor used to make his songs lively.

Manna Dey Personal Life

Manna Dey was married to Sulochana Kumaran, a resident of Kerala. Manna and Sulochana have two daughters, Shuroma and Shumita. Shuroma was a scientist in the US, who died in 2016. The second daughter Shumita is a Bangalore based businesswoman. Exactly one year after the death of his wife, Manna also said goodbye to the world due to a heart attack.

Manna Dey Best Songs

Manna Dey, who has lent his voice to more than 3 thousand songs, has won many awards on the basis of his ability. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1971, Padma Bhushan in 2005, Dadasaheb Phalke in 2007 and Banga Vibhushan in 2011.

Take a look at the top 10 best songs of Manna Dey…

chunri handle fair

a clever slogan

Don’t ask for gold and silver

where i go

this night is wet

In love

Come my love in sweet sandalwood

you are an ocean of love

Babu, understand the signals.

Right now I am busy