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Prabodh Chandra Dey (May 1, 1919 − October 24, 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was a renowned Indian playback singer, music director, and musician. He had a classical music background, being part of the Bhendibazaar Gharana and receiving training under Ustad Aman Ali Khan . [5]
Manna Dey's career as a playback singer started with the movie Tamanna in the year 1943. His uncle, Krishna Chandra Dey composed the musical score and he paired up with the well-known Suraiya to sing this wonderful duet. The entire nation loved this song and Manna Dey became a household name.
Prabodh Chandra Dey (May 1, 1919 − October 24, 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was a renowned Indian playback singer, music director, and musician. He had a classical music background, being part of the Bhendibazaar Gharana and receiving training under Ustad Aman Ali Khan.
Apr 29, 2023 · Manna Dey, born Prabodh Chandra Dey, was a legendary Indian playback vocalist who is regarded as one of the greatest singers in Indian cinema history. During his five-decade-long career, he sang in a variety of languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Gujarati.
A star in the realm of Indian music was born. In 1942, Manna Dey accompanied his renowned uncle Krishna Chandra Dey on a visit to Mumbai. And there first under the tutelage of his uncle, then Sachin Dev Burman, Manna Dey started working as a successful assistant music director.
YearAwardsRemarks2012Annanyo SammanThe Annanyo Samman given by 24 Ghanta TV ...2010Sera Bangali AwardSera Bangali Award given by E TV2011Bongo Bibhusan AwardAward given by Govt. of West Bengal2011Lifetime Achievement AwardAward given by FilmfareManna Dey was one of the great playback singers in Bollywood in the 50's, 60's and 70's. He sang for many of the male actors in a variety of films such as "Boot Polish" (1954), "Love in Tokyo" (1966), "Padosan" (1968), and a host of others.
Music maestros turned to him to embellish some of their most difficult compositions, yet Manna Dey was perhaps the most underutilised singer in the Indian film industry.
