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Manna Dey

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Also known as Prabodh Chandra Dey

Indian playback singer, music director, musician and vocalist (1919–2013)

Person · Open Library

Works
2

Top works

  • Gan o swaralipi
  • Manna Deyer sunirbachita ganer

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Film & TV

Sound · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Prabodh Chandra Dey (May 1, 1919 − October 24, 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed and celebrated Indian playback singer, music director, and a musician. As a classical vocalist, he belonged to the Bhendibazaar Gharana and was trained under Ustad Aman Ali Khan. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry,…

Known for

  • Where the River Padma Flows1971

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
42,842
Total plays
384,909

Tags

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Manna Dey, the "Classical Pop Singer" of Indian Cinema, who could have been a great classical singer in his own right, was born in Kolkata, Bengal. He received his initial training under his legendary uncle Krishna Dey. Later he migrated to Mumbai to gain foothold in Hindi cinema. Mention of this great singer immediately brings into mind such unforgettable classical-based melodies as Bhai bhanjana, Sur na saje, Pucho na keise maine, Chham Chham baje re payaliya. <a href="https://www.last.fm/mu

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