In his over half-a-century-long Hindi film career, he sang more than a thousand songs, but just three serve to demonstrate his position in the industry’s scheme of things – the madcap “Ek Chatur Naar” where Kishore Kumar beats him; the enchanting qawwali “Na to karvaan ki talash hai” where Mohammed Rafi emerges triumphant eventually; and the classical contest “Ketaki gulab juhi”, where he beats Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.
This was part of the misfortune of Prabodh Chandra ‘Manna’ Dey, born on this day (May 1) in 1919 in Calcutta. His classical training, innate talent, and “masculine” voice made him perfect for all shades of songs – romantic (including those for the vintage-aged), folk ballads, philosophical musings, and more, but he was never deemed a top-notch singer.
A nephew of gifted blind singer-composer Krishna Chandra Dey, who paved his way into music and films, Manna Dey’s forte was challenging, classical-based songs, especially those that his contemporaries considered difficult,...
This was part of the misfortune of Prabodh Chandra ‘Manna’ Dey, born on this day (May 1) in 1919 in Calcutta. His classical training, innate talent, and “masculine” voice made him perfect for all shades of songs – romantic (including those for the vintage-aged), folk ballads, philosophical musings, and more, but he was never deemed a top-notch singer.
A nephew of gifted blind singer-composer Krishna Chandra Dey, who paved his way into music and films, Manna Dey’s forte was challenging, classical-based songs, especially those that his contemporaries considered difficult,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The super judge of ‘Superstar Singer 3’, Neha Kakkar was left amazed by the extraordinary singing of Pune’s Devansh Bhate, who performed the mesmerising song ‘Ketaki Gulab Juhi’, and said his talent is remarkable.
During the auditions, Devansh mesmerised with his melodious voice as he performed a soulful rendition of ‘Ketaki Gulab Juhi’ from the 1956 movie ‘Basant Bahar’. The song is originally sung by Manna Dey and Bhimsen Joshi.
Neha said: “Oh my god: How is this even possible? You are so good and I’m truly astonished by you, Devansh, and the fact that such a powerful voice is emanating from someone so young. It’s hard to fathom that you, at such a young age, delivered such an impactful rendition of this song.”
“Your talent is remarkable, and I must say, you’re not only cute but your singing is truly extraordinary as well. Listening to you, one can sense the dedication,...
During the auditions, Devansh mesmerised with his melodious voice as he performed a soulful rendition of ‘Ketaki Gulab Juhi’ from the 1956 movie ‘Basant Bahar’. The song is originally sung by Manna Dey and Bhimsen Joshi.
Neha said: “Oh my god: How is this even possible? You are so good and I’m truly astonished by you, Devansh, and the fact that such a powerful voice is emanating from someone so young. It’s hard to fathom that you, at such a young age, delivered such an impactful rendition of this song.”
“Your talent is remarkable, and I must say, you’re not only cute but your singing is truly extraordinary as well. Listening to you, one can sense the dedication,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Revered Indian actor Waheeda Rehman has been accorded the Dadasaheb Phalke award, India’s highest film honor.
The award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema and is named after Phalke, director of “Raja Harischandra” (1913), India’s first full-length feature, who is considered the father of Indian cinema.
Rehman, the 85-year-old grande dame of Indian cinema has worked with most of the legendary filmmakers of her country during her career and the roles she chose were in films that are considered classics in the annals of Indian cinema. She worked with Guru Dutt in “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), Satyajit Ray in “Abhijaan” (1962), Basu Bhattacharya in “Teesri Kasam” (1966) and Yash Chopra in “Kabhie Kabhie” (1976), among many other memorable roles.
But it is her role as Rosie in Vijay Anand’s “Guide” (1965) that Rehman remembers with the greatest fondness. “When I signed ‘Guide’ more than 50 years ago, my friends told...
The award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema and is named after Phalke, director of “Raja Harischandra” (1913), India’s first full-length feature, who is considered the father of Indian cinema.
Rehman, the 85-year-old grande dame of Indian cinema has worked with most of the legendary filmmakers of her country during her career and the roles she chose were in films that are considered classics in the annals of Indian cinema. She worked with Guru Dutt in “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), Satyajit Ray in “Abhijaan” (1962), Basu Bhattacharya in “Teesri Kasam” (1966) and Yash Chopra in “Kabhie Kabhie” (1976), among many other memorable roles.
But it is her role as Rosie in Vijay Anand’s “Guide” (1965) that Rehman remembers with the greatest fondness. “When I signed ‘Guide’ more than 50 years ago, my friends told...
- 9/26/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, Aug 23 (Ians) Actor Shakti Kapoor praised Kumar Sanu for his melodious voice and shared an incident when he traveled economy to the US listening to Sanu’s songs.
Shakti, whose family is very closely knit with the families of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, was present at the launch of Kumar Sanu’s new song ‘Ishq Hai’ which has been presented by Octave Music.
The actor was all praise for Kumar Sanu’s soothing voice and also shared an anecdote from 30 years ago.
He shared, “30 years back I was going for a show to the US. I was in the business class and during the journey a member from the music team came and told me to come to the economy class and listen to a young boy’s songs. I went back and throughout my journey from India to the US, I was sitting in the economy class...
Shakti, whose family is very closely knit with the families of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, was present at the launch of Kumar Sanu’s new song ‘Ishq Hai’ which has been presented by Octave Music.
The actor was all praise for Kumar Sanu’s soothing voice and also shared an anecdote from 30 years ago.
He shared, “30 years back I was going for a show to the US. I was in the business class and during the journey a member from the music team came and told me to come to the economy class and listen to a young boy’s songs. I went back and throughout my journey from India to the US, I was sitting in the economy class...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 26 (Ians) For someone who has worked with the likes of Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey, Jagjit Singh and has contributed to the soundtracks of popular movies including ‘Page 3’, ‘The Body’ and the recently released Nawazuddin Siddiqui-Bhumi Pednekar starrer ‘Afwaah’, the paradigm shift in Hindi film music is hard to ignore.
Music composer Shamir Tandon points out, “Now, films have fewer songs and there is no lip-synching. In fact, some films are songless. There are not many situations that warrant a music number. The duration of songs has been reduced too. It may appear for a few seconds and then fade out, unlike the past when multiple ‘antras’ would play.”
The music composer, who has worked with Sudhir Mishra in the past too, tells Ians that it is always a pleasure associating with the latter as he has a clear vision and does not stick to tried-and-true concepts,...
Music composer Shamir Tandon points out, “Now, films have fewer songs and there is no lip-synching. In fact, some films are songless. There are not many situations that warrant a music number. The duration of songs has been reduced too. It may appear for a few seconds and then fade out, unlike the past when multiple ‘antras’ would play.”
The music composer, who has worked with Sudhir Mishra in the past too, tells Ians that it is always a pleasure associating with the latter as he has a clear vision and does not stick to tried-and-true concepts,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Although the winter is approaching fast, the heat on-screen is only set to increase in the coming days. From Kajol’s appearance in the dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10’ to the presence of Dharmendra and Govinda adding to an extravaganza of ‘Indian Idol 13’, there is a lot to look forward to for the audience.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10
The dance reality show judged by Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit, filmmaker Karan Johar and dancer and actress Nora Fatehi has remained one of the favourite shows for dance lovers. This week, audience will witness special dance performances and choreographies dedicated to Bollywood actress Kajol and her iconic roles. Apart from it, Nia Sharma’s best friend Krystal D’Souza and Rubina Dilaik’s husband Abhinav Shukla will appear on the show to support them.
Furthermore, dance moves by semi-finalists Niti Taylor, Nia Sharma, Sriti Jha, Nishant Bhat, Faisal Shaikh, Gashmeer Mahajani, Gunjan Sinha,...
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10
The dance reality show judged by Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit, filmmaker Karan Johar and dancer and actress Nora Fatehi has remained one of the favourite shows for dance lovers. This week, audience will witness special dance performances and choreographies dedicated to Bollywood actress Kajol and her iconic roles. Apart from it, Nia Sharma’s best friend Krystal D’Souza and Rubina Dilaik’s husband Abhinav Shukla will appear on the show to support them.
Furthermore, dance moves by semi-finalists Niti Taylor, Nia Sharma, Sriti Jha, Nishant Bhat, Faisal Shaikh, Gashmeer Mahajani, Gunjan Sinha,...
- 11/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Singer Neeti Mohan, who is seen as a judge on the singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs’ along with Shankar Mahadevan and Anu Malik, praises them for being fabulous co-judges.
She said: “I have worked with Shankar ji before but this is the first time I am a co-judge with Anu Malik. Initially, I was very nervous but slowly three of us developed a very close bond with each other and there is so much fun and positivity around them. I am quite junior compared to them. They have been in the industry for so long. But still they never make me feel that I am so junior. I am learning a lot from them.”
Praising Anu Malik, she said: “He is an incredible shayar and in the beginning when I came to know, I couldn’t believe that but later on when I listened to his shayari,...
She said: “I have worked with Shankar ji before but this is the first time I am a co-judge with Anu Malik. Initially, I was very nervous but slowly three of us developed a very close bond with each other and there is so much fun and positivity around them. I am quite junior compared to them. They have been in the industry for so long. But still they never make me feel that I am so junior. I am learning a lot from them.”
Praising Anu Malik, she said: “He is an incredible shayar and in the beginning when I came to know, I couldn’t believe that but later on when I listened to his shayari,...
- 10/31/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
A tabla player with a prominent theatrical troupe, he went on to partner with a harmonium player to create – and guide – the duo that seamlessly melded the strains of Indian classical and popular music with Western melodies to create an array of immortal tunes for films starring titans, from Raj Kapoor to Shammi Kapoor to Rajesh Khanna.
Shankar-Jaiskishan was not the first duo to give music for Hindi films – that signal honour went to their own ustads Husnlal-Bhagatram – but they were the most successful, right from their first venture in 1949, down till the dawn of the 1970s.
Going just by the metric of Filmfare Awards, their record of the most Best Music Awards (nine) stood for nearly four decades till A R Rahman picked up his 10th in 2012. And though they were runners-up in most nominations (20), behind Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s 25, 10 of their nominations were in consecutive years since 1959.
More tellingly, their...
Shankar-Jaiskishan was not the first duo to give music for Hindi films – that signal honour went to their own ustads Husnlal-Bhagatram – but they were the most successful, right from their first venture in 1949, down till the dawn of the 1970s.
Going just by the metric of Filmfare Awards, their record of the most Best Music Awards (nine) stood for nearly four decades till A R Rahman picked up his 10th in 2012. And though they were runners-up in most nominations (20), behind Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s 25, 10 of their nominations were in consecutive years since 1959.
More tellingly, their...
- 10/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Music directors Shankar Mahadevan and Anu Malik were impressed with the performance of ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs’ contestant Atanu Mishra and called him “Mini Manna Dey” on the show.
The 9-year-old contestant, who hails from West Bengal, told the judges that he idolises the late singer and before starting his practice, he worships him.
Atanu stunned the judges and audience with his rendition of the track ‘Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen’ from the movie ‘Waqt’. After listening to his melodious voice, judges Anu Malik and Shankar Mahadevan praised him and said he is a true follower of the late singer Manna Dey.
Shankar said: “We must name him as the ‘Mini Manna Dey’ of our show today itself.”
Anu also added: “It’s very exciting to see such an extraordinary talent on the stage of ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs’. We all got emotional...
The 9-year-old contestant, who hails from West Bengal, told the judges that he idolises the late singer and before starting his practice, he worships him.
Atanu stunned the judges and audience with his rendition of the track ‘Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen’ from the movie ‘Waqt’. After listening to his melodious voice, judges Anu Malik and Shankar Mahadevan praised him and said he is a true follower of the late singer Manna Dey.
Shankar said: “We must name him as the ‘Mini Manna Dey’ of our show today itself.”
Anu also added: “It’s very exciting to see such an extraordinary talent on the stage of ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs’. We all got emotional...
- 10/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Raj Kapoor’s naive innocence, as seen in “Mera joota hai Japani” to “Sab kuch seekha hamne”, Dilip Kumar’s restrained sorrow in “Toote hue khwabon” or “Yeh mera diwanapan hai”, Shammi Kapoor’s exuberant ebullience in “Chahe koi mujhe jungli kahe”, or Dev Anand’s cheerful jauntiness in “Khoya khoya chand” to “Gaata rahe mera dil” — all owe their origin to one man.
One of Hindi cinema’s most inspired, capable yet self-effacing wordsmiths, acknowledged duly by his peers — Raj Kapoor called him his “Pushkin” — and seen as inspiration by a later generation of lyricists, especially Gulzar, Shailendra, born Shankardas Kesarilal on this day (August 30) in 1923, left an indelible impact on film songs.
His oeuvre may not even add up to four figures in a career cut short by his untimely death, but in the span of a decade and half, his richness of thought entwined with an endearing...
One of Hindi cinema’s most inspired, capable yet self-effacing wordsmiths, acknowledged duly by his peers — Raj Kapoor called him his “Pushkin” — and seen as inspiration by a later generation of lyricists, especially Gulzar, Shailendra, born Shankardas Kesarilal on this day (August 30) in 1923, left an indelible impact on film songs.
His oeuvre may not even add up to four figures in a career cut short by his untimely death, but in the span of a decade and half, his richness of thought entwined with an endearing...
- 8/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Renowned poet and judge Kumar Vishwas has compared ‘Swarna Swar Bharat’ contestant Sarvshrestha Mishra to legendary singer Manna Dey. He mentioned: “Singing this song is definitely not an easy task, but you sang it so well. Certainly, Rafi Sahab and Lata didi had a large following in the music industry. The very few artists who […]...
- 5/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
DeathLata-tai, as she was fondly called, has recorded melodies in almost 36 Indian languages, and had a unique voice extended over three octaves.Tnm StaffPTIIt is the end of an era in Indian music, as the Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar, whose voice serenaded and soothed millions for over 60 years, passed away on Sunday, February 6 in Mumbai. She was 92. Lata-tai, as she was fondly called, had sung melodies in almost 36 Indian languages, and had a unique voice extended over three octaves. The 92-year-old singer tested positive for the novel coronavirus with mild symptoms and was admitted on January 8 to Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit. On January 29, she had shown signs of marginal improvement and was taken off the ventilator but continued to be under observation in the ICU. In November 2019, she had been admitted to the same hospital after she complained of difficulty in breathing and was diagnosed with pneumonia.
- 2/6/2022
- by Haripriya
- The News Minute
Indian cinema superstar Rajinikanth, 70, will be the 2021 recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award, India’s highest film honor.
The award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema and is named after Phalke, director of “Raja Harischandra” (1913), India’s first full-length feature, who is considered the father of Indian cinema. It carries a cash prize of Inr 1 million.
Announcing the award on Thursday, Prakash Javadekar, India’s information and broadcasting minister tweeted: “Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji. His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic.”
The award jury consisted of filmmaker Subhash Ghai, musicians Asha Bhonsle and Shankar Mahadevan, and actors Mohanlal and Biswajit Chatterjee.
Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji
His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has...
The award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema and is named after Phalke, director of “Raja Harischandra” (1913), India’s first full-length feature, who is considered the father of Indian cinema. It carries a cash prize of Inr 1 million.
Announcing the award on Thursday, Prakash Javadekar, India’s information and broadcasting minister tweeted: “Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji. His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic.”
The award jury consisted of filmmaker Subhash Ghai, musicians Asha Bhonsle and Shankar Mahadevan, and actors Mohanlal and Biswajit Chatterjee.
Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji
His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has...
- 4/1/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Filmmaker-actor Nandita Das on Wednesday mourned the loss of legendary music director Shantanu Mohapatra, saying it is a pity that amazing artistes like him go unnoticed.
The actress took to Twitter to express her views.
"Another great loss. We came from the same town, Baripada. So many evenings of singing, stories and warmth. Pity, amazing artists in diff parts of the country go unnoticed by the rest of the country...world. Music director Shantanu Mohapatra no more," Nandita wrote.
Shantanu Mohapatra passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday night. He was 84 and was suffering from acute pneumonia and old-age related ailments.
The late composer has been associated with the Odia music industry for almost 60 years. He has many firsts to his credits in the field of Odia music as a composer.
Mohapatra also worked with several Bollywood artistes including Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd Rafi, Manna Dey, Usha Mangeshkar,...
The actress took to Twitter to express her views.
"Another great loss. We came from the same town, Baripada. So many evenings of singing, stories and warmth. Pity, amazing artists in diff parts of the country go unnoticed by the rest of the country...world. Music director Shantanu Mohapatra no more," Nandita wrote.
Shantanu Mohapatra passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday night. He was 84 and was suffering from acute pneumonia and old-age related ailments.
The late composer has been associated with the Odia music industry for almost 60 years. He has many firsts to his credits in the field of Odia music as a composer.
Mohapatra also worked with several Bollywood artistes including Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd Rafi, Manna Dey, Usha Mangeshkar,...
- 12/30/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bollywood has been around for a very long time for sure, but love has been around for longer. As much as Bollywood has somehow kept finding new ways to express love, whether that be the forbidden love of a rich man’s daughter all the way through to the love of another man/woman or in a love that dare not speak its own name because it takes the form of patriotism or religious fervour, love still out lasts Bollywood. So, on this Valentine’s day lets listen to a few different ways Bollywood has tried and failed to capture love over the years.
‘Aayega Aanewala’ – Mahal
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar – Composer: Khemchand Prakash
“He will come, he will come, he will come… for he is destined to come, so he will come.” That is the message of the first of our chosen songs… love is destined to happen. If you...
‘Aayega Aanewala’ – Mahal
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar – Composer: Khemchand Prakash
“He will come, he will come, he will come… for he is destined to come, so he will come.” That is the message of the first of our chosen songs… love is destined to happen. If you...
- 2/14/2020
- by Swarup Chakravarthy
- Bollyspice
The National Award winning Malayalam film Chemmeen released in 1965 was based on a novel by the celebrated writer Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. It was directed by Ramu Kariat, the editing was done by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and the music composed by Salil Chowdhury. Veteran Manna Dey’s ‘Manasa Maine Varu’ a melodious song from the film still echoes in the hearts of those belonging to the earlier generation.
- 11/13/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Known for speaking his heart out, Rishi Kapoor's tweets have very often become a target of scandals and controversies. Sparking yet another political controversy were some of the veteran actor's recent tweets which has also resulted in protest.
A day ago, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor took to Twitter to question the reason behind Congress naming several infrastructures in the country after the Gandhi family and further also went on to say that some popular personalities including Bollywood veterans who have contributed to the development of the nation too should receive a similar honour. Here's a compilation of the tweets posted by Rishi Kapoor that says, "Change Gandhi family assets named by Congress.Bandra/Worli Sea Link to Lata Mangeshkar or Jrd Tata link road. Baap ka maal samjh rakha tha? If roads in Delhi can be changed why not Congress assets/property ke naam? Was in Chandigarh wahan bhi Rajeev Gandhi assets?...
A day ago, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor took to Twitter to question the reason behind Congress naming several infrastructures in the country after the Gandhi family and further also went on to say that some popular personalities including Bollywood veterans who have contributed to the development of the nation too should receive a similar honour. Here's a compilation of the tweets posted by Rishi Kapoor that says, "Change Gandhi family assets named by Congress.Bandra/Worli Sea Link to Lata Mangeshkar or Jrd Tata link road. Baap ka maal samjh rakha tha? If roads in Delhi can be changed why not Congress assets/property ke naam? Was in Chandigarh wahan bhi Rajeev Gandhi assets?...
- 5/19/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Remember the evergreen song 'Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen' by Manna Dey? It came at the beginning of Yash Chopra's film Waqt when Balraj Sahni playing a prosperous entrepreneur breaks into a celebratory song and dance in sheer contentment.
Akshay's character's pride and predicament in director Raja Krishna Menon's Airlift is modeled on Balraj Sahni in Yash Chopra's Waqt whose life and family fell apart after a devastating earthquake.
Airlift even has Akshay Kumar singing a song like 'Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen' in the beginning before the invasion of Kuwai by Saddam Hussain.
Says the film's producer Vikram Malhotra, "The film shows how the poshest most affluent and cushy life can come apart within seconds. We wanted to show Akshay as a rich happy family man who feels like having a good time at a party, flirting with his wife (Nimrat Kaur), just like in the song 'Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen' in Waqt.
Akshay's character's pride and predicament in director Raja Krishna Menon's Airlift is modeled on Balraj Sahni in Yash Chopra's Waqt whose life and family fell apart after a devastating earthquake.
Airlift even has Akshay Kumar singing a song like 'Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen' in the beginning before the invasion of Kuwai by Saddam Hussain.
Says the film's producer Vikram Malhotra, "The film shows how the poshest most affluent and cushy life can come apart within seconds. We wanted to show Akshay as a rich happy family man who feels like having a good time at a party, flirting with his wife (Nimrat Kaur), just like in the song 'Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen' in Waqt.
- 12/15/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Talat Mehmood, the unparallel king of ghazal needs no introduction. His super hit ghazals like Sham-E-Gham Ki Qassam ....; Jalte Hain Jiske Liye .... Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal.... are immortal and shall continue to regale ghazal lovers for centuries to come.
However, readers would be stunned to know that though Talat Mehmood, who ruled the mid-40s and the 50s as the most sought after playback singer, had to face bitter competition in the 60s from emerging new talents like Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Mahendra Kapoor etc.
In fact, his popularity plunged so low that film distributers declined to accept his songs and music directors had to tragically re-record the song in other singers' voice. For instance, in Dilip Kumar's movie Aadmi, music maestro Naushad had recorded a duet on Dilip Kumar and Manoj Kumar.
The song was Kaisi Haseen Aaj Bahaaron Ki Raat Hai...
However, readers would be stunned to know that though Talat Mehmood, who ruled the mid-40s and the 50s as the most sought after playback singer, had to face bitter competition in the 60s from emerging new talents like Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Mahendra Kapoor etc.
In fact, his popularity plunged so low that film distributers declined to accept his songs and music directors had to tragically re-record the song in other singers' voice. For instance, in Dilip Kumar's movie Aadmi, music maestro Naushad had recorded a duet on Dilip Kumar and Manoj Kumar.
The song was Kaisi Haseen Aaj Bahaaron Ki Raat Hai...
- 4/8/2015
- GlamSham
A for Aam Aadmi Pictures – Shahid, Lunchbox, Gippi, Akaash Vani, biopics and stories on common person ruled.
B for Babaji Ka Thullu – What by and large audiences believed they got after walking out at the end of most releases this year
C for Curious case of Comedies – Matru.., YPD2, Besharam, Sooper se Ooper.. Humor was lost on the audience, as was the smile of the producers after the release of these films.
D for Dhating “Naach” and all those bizarre choreography dance movies, Babli’s chest-gun shots, Ranveer’s dandruff-riddance move, ‘Tamanche pe Disco’ and then there was ‘Tooh’.
E for Ek, Do, Teen… the crore counting club that’s adding zero’s on the go.
F for Femme Fatale Konkana Sen Sharma, Nimrat Kaur, Shilpa Shukla, Supriya Pathak, Padmini Kolhapure.
G for Going Global. Big B’s appearance in The Great Gatsby, Vidya and Nandita Das’s presence on...
B for Babaji Ka Thullu – What by and large audiences believed they got after walking out at the end of most releases this year
C for Curious case of Comedies – Matru.., YPD2, Besharam, Sooper se Ooper.. Humor was lost on the audience, as was the smile of the producers after the release of these films.
D for Dhating “Naach” and all those bizarre choreography dance movies, Babli’s chest-gun shots, Ranveer’s dandruff-riddance move, ‘Tamanche pe Disco’ and then there was ‘Tooh’.
E for Ek, Do, Teen… the crore counting club that’s adding zero’s on the go.
F for Femme Fatale Konkana Sen Sharma, Nimrat Kaur, Shilpa Shukla, Supriya Pathak, Padmini Kolhapure.
G for Going Global. Big B’s appearance in The Great Gatsby, Vidya and Nandita Das’s presence on...
- 1/6/2014
- by Pooja Rao
- Bollyspice
Vintage Bollywood Memorabilia made its mark in London on Friday 29 November, as collectors from Australia, the UK, Holland, India, Spain and the UAE, watched 172 lots go under the hammer at Conferro Auctions inaugural sale, at the Westbury Hotel in Mayfair.
Celebrating 100 years of Bollywood, the auction featured collectables such as LPs, film banners and posters from some of the milestones of Indian film history, including Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and Sholay (1975), which were recently voted the top two greatest Bollywood films of all time.
The sale of vintage Bollywood memorabilia achieved more than £100,000. In total, over 80 per cent of the 172 lots were sold.
The auction was led by Lot 1, featuring LPs and posters from the classic Bollywood films: Mughal-e-Azam, Sholay and Mother India, which sold for £1,700. Lot 72, containing LPs from films such as Shabnam, Bhabi and Izzat, featuring the Bollywood singer Manna Day, sold for £1,200.
Commenting on the auction results, Sharan Seth, Founder of Conferro Auctions,...
Celebrating 100 years of Bollywood, the auction featured collectables such as LPs, film banners and posters from some of the milestones of Indian film history, including Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and Sholay (1975), which were recently voted the top two greatest Bollywood films of all time.
The sale of vintage Bollywood memorabilia achieved more than £100,000. In total, over 80 per cent of the 172 lots were sold.
The auction was led by Lot 1, featuring LPs and posters from the classic Bollywood films: Mughal-e-Azam, Sholay and Mother India, which sold for £1,700. Lot 72, containing LPs from films such as Shabnam, Bhabi and Izzat, featuring the Bollywood singer Manna Day, sold for £1,200.
Commenting on the auction results, Sharan Seth, Founder of Conferro Auctions,...
- 12/3/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Kolkata, Nov 1: In a fitting tribute to legendary singer Manna Dey, who passed away recently, the official theme song of the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival (Kiff), which was launched here Friday, incorporates lyrics from one of Dey's famous Bengali renditions.
Manna Dey passed away Oct 24 after a prolonged illness. He was 94.
Lyrics from Dey's cult hit "Jibone Ki Paabo Na" from the 1969 film "Tin Bhubaner Paarey" finds place in the opening notes of the Kiff anthem "Cinema Jono Gono". The song has been composed and sung by Bengali singer-songwriter Nachiketa Chakraborty.
"The lyrics 'Samne ja dekhi janina.
Manna Dey passed away Oct 24 after a prolonged illness. He was 94.
Lyrics from Dey's cult hit "Jibone Ki Paabo Na" from the 1969 film "Tin Bhubaner Paarey" finds place in the opening notes of the Kiff anthem "Cinema Jono Gono". The song has been composed and sung by Bengali singer-songwriter Nachiketa Chakraborty.
"The lyrics 'Samne ja dekhi janina.
- 11/1/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Oct 28: Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal is deeply disturbed by the fact that despite "Neecha Nagar" being the first Indian film to get the Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival, it was not mentioned in the 100 years celebrations of Indian cinema presented at the prestigious film fest in French Riviera this year.
"My first Film 'Neecha Nagar' is India's first film to get awarded at Cannes film festival but I really felt bad when Bollywood celebrated its 100 golden years and didn't even mention its name," Kamini said Sunday at an event organised to pay tribute to late singer Manna Dey.
Director Chetan Anand's.
"My first Film 'Neecha Nagar' is India's first film to get awarded at Cannes film festival but I really felt bad when Bollywood celebrated its 100 golden years and didn't even mention its name," Kamini said Sunday at an event organised to pay tribute to late singer Manna Dey.
Director Chetan Anand's.
- 10/28/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Oct 28: Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal paid tribute to legendary singer Manna Dey at a condolence meeting here and remembered him as a versatile performer with a heart of gold.
Manna Dey passed away Nov 24 after a prolonged illness. He was 94.
Kamini Kaushal, 86, said that Dey was not only a versatile singer but was also a very simple person with a heart of gold.
Manna Dey's song "Kasme waade pyaar wafa" from 1967 film "Upkar", in which the actress was seen with Manoj Kumar and late actor Pran, was one of her top favourites, said a statement.
The meet was organised by cultural society Sakha.
Manna Dey passed away Nov 24 after a prolonged illness. He was 94.
Kamini Kaushal, 86, said that Dey was not only a versatile singer but was also a very simple person with a heart of gold.
Manna Dey's song "Kasme waade pyaar wafa" from 1967 film "Upkar", in which the actress was seen with Manoj Kumar and late actor Pran, was one of her top favourites, said a statement.
The meet was organised by cultural society Sakha.
- 10/28/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 25: Composer Shameer Tandon was perhaps the last musician to work with Manna Dey. Recalling his experiences with the singing giant, he said that the legned was "86 years young that time" and "like an Englishman in the way he spoke and his discipline".
"I have been blessed that I had the opportunity to record with Mannada eight years ago for a film called 'Umar', he was 86 years 'young' that time," said Tandon and added that he "chased him to record" for him.
"He said by then he had given up singing for Bollywood. He was doing only concerts to run his kitchen. He wondered why an 86-year old is being chased.
"I have been blessed that I had the opportunity to record with Mannada eight years ago for a film called 'Umar', he was 86 years 'young' that time," said Tandon and added that he "chased him to record" for him.
"He said by then he had given up singing for Bollywood. He was doing only concerts to run his kitchen. He wondered why an 86-year old is being chased.
- 10/25/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Kolkata, Oct 25: Manna Dey's songs played at the city's traffic signals, while a large number of his fans paid floral tributes to the legendary singer before his photographs at the Rabindra Sadan here Friday.
Dey's nephew Sudeb Dey, some Manipuri students and several renowned singers were among those who paid homage to the maestro at the Rabindra Sadan.
There was a trickle of people through the day to pay respect to the great music personality who died in Bangalore early Thursday following a prolonged illness. He was 94.
After Dey's daughter turned down her request to bring the body to Kolkata for a state funeral,.
Dey's nephew Sudeb Dey, some Manipuri students and several renowned singers were among those who paid homage to the maestro at the Rabindra Sadan.
There was a trickle of people through the day to pay respect to the great music personality who died in Bangalore early Thursday following a prolonged illness. He was 94.
After Dey's daughter turned down her request to bring the body to Kolkata for a state funeral,.
- 10/25/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Kolkata, Oct 25: Manna Dey is no more but his last compositions - dedicated to the memory of his wife Sulochana - will be released soon.
The priceless music tracks composed by the singer, who died Thursday in Bangalore, will be out soon. Dey was 94.
Despite his failing health, he had completed recording the six songs early this year.
Dey had wanted the songs to be his last ode to Sulochana who died after a long battle with cancer in 2012. The two were married in 1953 and time and again Dey described her as the inspiration of his life.
Four of the six songs are compositions of the music genius himself. The.
The priceless music tracks composed by the singer, who died Thursday in Bangalore, will be out soon. Dey was 94.
Despite his failing health, he had completed recording the six songs early this year.
Dey had wanted the songs to be his last ode to Sulochana who died after a long battle with cancer in 2012. The two were married in 1953 and time and again Dey described her as the inspiration of his life.
Four of the six songs are compositions of the music genius himself. The.
- 10/25/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 25: Lata Mangeshkar remembers Manna Dey as a versatile singer and says that the late singer didn't get as much as he deserved.
"I feel really sad to see a colleague go. We sang so many memorable melodies together. If there was duets as romantic as 'Pyar hua ikrar hua', 'Yeh raat bheegi bheegi' and "Sochke yeh gagan jhoome' with Manna Da, we also sang light playful songs," said Lata.
Manna Dey died Thursday at a private hospital in Bangalore after prolonged illness. He had been ailing for four months. He was 94
"Though he was unwell for some time, his going away saddens me deeply, as he was the last of.
"I feel really sad to see a colleague go. We sang so many memorable melodies together. If there was duets as romantic as 'Pyar hua ikrar hua', 'Yeh raat bheegi bheegi' and "Sochke yeh gagan jhoome' with Manna Da, we also sang light playful songs," said Lata.
Manna Dey died Thursday at a private hospital in Bangalore after prolonged illness. He had been ailing for four months. He was 94
"Though he was unwell for some time, his going away saddens me deeply, as he was the last of.
- 10/25/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
The legendary singer Manna Dey passed away on October 24th in a Bangalore hospital aged 94.
Manna Dey, born Prabodh Chandra Dey, had learnt his art from his uncle, the ‘blind singer’ Krishna Chandra Dey and had also worked as an assistant to him in the early stages of his career. His musical career kicked off in 1942 with the film ‘Tamanna’ and spanned an impressive six decades. Dey sung a number of Bollywood hits but his talent also extended to Rabindra Sangeet and other musical styles with songs sung in over 10 languages.
Although Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Mukesh were the more popular choices for lead playback singing, Dey left his mark with iconic songs such as ‘Puchho na kaise’, ‘Aye keri zoharajabi’ and ‘Laga chunri mien daag’, and was particularly revered for his skill with classical numbers. After singing over 3500 songs, Dey quit the film industry with his final song...
Manna Dey, born Prabodh Chandra Dey, had learnt his art from his uncle, the ‘blind singer’ Krishna Chandra Dey and had also worked as an assistant to him in the early stages of his career. His musical career kicked off in 1942 with the film ‘Tamanna’ and spanned an impressive six decades. Dey sung a number of Bollywood hits but his talent also extended to Rabindra Sangeet and other musical styles with songs sung in over 10 languages.
Although Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Mukesh were the more popular choices for lead playback singing, Dey left his mark with iconic songs such as ‘Puchho na kaise’, ‘Aye keri zoharajabi’ and ‘Laga chunri mien daag’, and was particularly revered for his skill with classical numbers. After singing over 3500 songs, Dey quit the film industry with his final song...
- 10/25/2013
- by Natalie Rout
- Bollyspice
Kolkata, Oct 24: Doyen of Bengali films Soumitra Chatterjee Thursday paid glowing tributes to legendary singer Manna Dey, saying the variety of his work made him like a banyan tree in the world of music.
"He was such a colossal figure, there can be no alternative to Manna da. People like him evolve into banyan trees on the strength of their work. I am at a loss for words," said Chatterjee, who has lipped a large number of popular songs of Dey in Bengali films over the decades.
The actor said while in college, he attended some functions where Dey accompanied his uncle - the celebrated singer Krishna Chandra Dey..
"He was such a colossal figure, there can be no alternative to Manna da. People like him evolve into banyan trees on the strength of their work. I am at a loss for words," said Chatterjee, who has lipped a large number of popular songs of Dey in Bengali films over the decades.
The actor said while in college, he attended some functions where Dey accompanied his uncle - the celebrated singer Krishna Chandra Dey..
- 10/24/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Bangalore/Kolkata, Oct 24: Legendary singer Manna Dey's daughter Sumita Thursday turned down West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's request that his body be brought to Kolkata for the last rites, alleging the state government did not come forward to help the family in a case.
Banerjee later denied the charges.
Hours after the singer breathed his last at a private hospital in Bangalore early Thursday, Banerjee called up Sumita and her husband thrice saying the body should be flown to Kolkata where her government would make arrangements including a gun salute befitting Dey's stature.
But Sumita did not agree.
Initially it was reported that the family took the decision in deference to Dey's last wish.
Banerjee later denied the charges.
Hours after the singer breathed his last at a private hospital in Bangalore early Thursday, Banerjee called up Sumita and her husband thrice saying the body should be flown to Kolkata where her government would make arrangements including a gun salute befitting Dey's stature.
But Sumita did not agree.
Initially it was reported that the family took the decision in deference to Dey's last wish.
- 10/24/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Kolkata, Oct 24: There were the routine chat sessions around the tables, but in hushed tones. The waiters served customers in their usual sluggish manner, but seemed markedly slower. For Kolkata's famous intellectual hub Coffee House was in mourning at the passing away of Manna Dey who rendered the famous song that for generations has been regarded as its anthem.
Thirty years back Dey recorded "Coffee Houser sei addata aaj ar nei" (The chat sessions at the Coffee House have faded away) capturing the "golden late afternoons" spent by seven friends at the joint and the successes, frustrations, tragedies and disappointments which in their later lives.
The song, which told the story of artist Nikhilesh, guitarist D'souza, journalist.
Thirty years back Dey recorded "Coffee Houser sei addata aaj ar nei" (The chat sessions at the Coffee House have faded away) capturing the "golden late afternoons" spent by seven friends at the joint and the successes, frustrations, tragedies and disappointments which in their later lives.
The song, which told the story of artist Nikhilesh, guitarist D'souza, journalist.
- 10/24/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
While Bollywood folks have been expressing their condolences over the passing away of legendary singer Manna Dey, the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, too sent out his condolence to the singer's family. Below are the excerpts of his message:
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the demise of the King of Melody, Shri Manna Dey. An accomplished singer with a unique voice, he was multi-talented and excelled in Rabindra Sangeet and various other forms of popular music. He entertained millions of fans across the country and in his passing away the music world has lost one of its most talented artistes. Dey's legacy will however live on through the many songs he sang. I share his family's grief."...
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the demise of the King of Melody, Shri Manna Dey. An accomplished singer with a unique voice, he was multi-talented and excelled in Rabindra Sangeet and various other forms of popular music. He entertained millions of fans across the country and in his passing away the music world has lost one of its most talented artistes. Dey's legacy will however live on through the many songs he sang. I share his family's grief."...
- 10/24/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Darjeeling, Oct 24: Describing singing legend Manna Dey's death as the loss of a golden voice and era, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday said there can be no substitute for the maestro.
Banerjee, participating in a Trinamool Congress conference in the hill town, offered floral tributes to Dey who died in Bangalore in the wee hours Thursday.
"I knew him personally. I had met him in Bangalore earlier this year. His death is a personal loss. He is an icon. It's a loss not only for the country, but to the music world," she said.
Banerjee said during the meeting, she requested Dey to come and stay in.
Banerjee, participating in a Trinamool Congress conference in the hill town, offered floral tributes to Dey who died in Bangalore in the wee hours Thursday.
"I knew him personally. I had met him in Bangalore earlier this year. His death is a personal loss. He is an icon. It's a loss not only for the country, but to the music world," she said.
Banerjee said during the meeting, she requested Dey to come and stay in.
- 10/24/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Bangalore, Oct 24: India's legendary playback singer Manna Dey passed away early Thursday after prolonged illness at a private hospital here. He was given a tearful adieu by his fans, family and friends.
The legend died around 4am in Narayana Hospital, K.S. Vasuki, the hospital's spokesperson, told Ians. He was 94.
Braving a downpour, hundreds of people, including youths thronged Ravindra Kalakshetra (theatre) in the city centre to pay tributes to Mannada after his frail body was brought from the hospital in the southern outer suburb.
Later, Dey was given a tearful farewell as his mortal remains were consigned to the.
The legend died around 4am in Narayana Hospital, K.S. Vasuki, the hospital's spokesperson, told Ians. He was 94.
Braving a downpour, hundreds of people, including youths thronged Ravindra Kalakshetra (theatre) in the city centre to pay tributes to Mannada after his frail body was brought from the hospital in the southern outer suburb.
Later, Dey was given a tearful farewell as his mortal remains were consigned to the.
- 10/24/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 24: Bollywood celebrities Ranbir Kapoor and singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya remember legendary playback singer Manna Dey as "a huge pillar of the film industry" and an "imperceptible power of voice".
Manna Dey died Thursday after a prolonged illness at a private hospital in Bangalore. He had been ailing for four months. He was 94
"Manna Dey has been a huge pillar of the film industry. His contribution to Indian cinema has been immense," Ranbir said in an interview.
"Songs like 'Ae meri Zohra Jabeen', and all those songs he sang for my grandfather and for my banner...I thank him for all the love and the.
Manna Dey died Thursday after a prolonged illness at a private hospital in Bangalore. He had been ailing for four months. He was 94
"Manna Dey has been a huge pillar of the film industry. His contribution to Indian cinema has been immense," Ranbir said in an interview.
"Songs like 'Ae meri Zohra Jabeen', and all those songs he sang for my grandfather and for my banner...I thank him for all the love and the.
- 10/24/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Sur Na Saje Kya Gaaun Main...Manna Dey, the maestro of classical songs is no more, but he shall always live in our memories till music continues to entertain this universe. On his sad demise Glamsham.Com pays him homage and prays his soul rest in peace. Though it is true, Manna Dey did not get the kind of recognition that he really deserved in Bollywood. Nevertheless, whenever Bollywood was in a dire need of a classical genius, Manna Dey was the ultimate choice. Manna D...
- 10/24/2013
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Oct 24: President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the death of legendary singer Manna Dey.
In a condolence message to the singer's daughter Sumita Deb, the president said: "In the passing away of Manna Dey, the nation has lost a veteran playback singer, a versatile artist of extraordinary ability, and a creative genius who mesmerised listeners with his enchanting voice."
"The unique style of singing of this multi-talented singer shall always be remembered. The melodious songs sung in several languages that he has left behind will continue to enthral music lovers.
In a condolence message to the singer's daughter Sumita Deb, the president said: "In the passing away of Manna Dey, the nation has lost a veteran playback singer, a versatile artist of extraordinary ability, and a creative genius who mesmerised listeners with his enchanting voice."
"The unique style of singing of this multi-talented singer shall always be remembered. The melodious songs sung in several languages that he has left behind will continue to enthral music lovers.
- 10/24/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Oct 24: Congress president Sonia Gandhi Thursday expressed deep anguish on the death of legendary singer Manna Dey, saying India has lost a genius.
Gandhi, in a statement here, said that in the passing away of Manna Dey, the nation has lost a veteran playback singer, a versatile artist of extraordinary ability, and a creative genius who mesmerised listeners with his enchanting voice.
"He will always be remembered and will continue to enthrall music lovers forever," she said.
Ians...
Gandhi, in a statement here, said that in the passing away of Manna Dey, the nation has lost a veteran playback singer, a versatile artist of extraordinary ability, and a creative genius who mesmerised listeners with his enchanting voice.
"He will always be remembered and will continue to enthrall music lovers forever," she said.
Ians...
- 10/24/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Oct 24: One of versatile playback singers, Manna Dey passed away Thursday, leaving behind a collection of songs, a proof to his versatility. He sang songs in different genres in various Indian languages with ease, and carved a niche for himself.
Here is the list of some of his popular songs:
- "Ae mere pyaare watan" ("Kabuliwala")
- "Tu pyaar ka saagar hai" ("Seema")
- "Yeh raat bheegi bheegi" ("Chori Chori")
- "Aaja sanam madhur chandani main hum" ("Chori Chori")
- "Laga chunari mein daag" ("Dil Hi To Hai")
- "Puchho na kaise maine rain bitayi" ("Meri Soorat Teri Aankhen").
Here is the list of some of his popular songs:
- "Ae mere pyaare watan" ("Kabuliwala")
- "Tu pyaar ka saagar hai" ("Seema")
- "Yeh raat bheegi bheegi" ("Chori Chori")
- "Aaja sanam madhur chandani main hum" ("Chori Chori")
- "Laga chunari mein daag" ("Dil Hi To Hai")
- "Puchho na kaise maine rain bitayi" ("Meri Soorat Teri Aankhen").
- 10/24/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
The world of Bollywood was a state of utter shock when it woke up today with the news that stated the sad demise of the legendary singer Manna Dey. The 94 year old singer who passed away at 3.50am this morning at Bengaluru had been ailing for some time. Recently he was admitted to a local hospital in Bengaluru following respiratory ailment and renal failure. He was on ventilator support for some time. Looking back at history, not many know that Manna Dey was christened by his parents as Probodh Chandra Dey. Reports have it that his tryst with singing started when he was still in school, wherein during the lunch breaks, he used to beat the tables of the classroom and sing aloud to entertain his fellow friends. Manna Dey, who started his career in playback singing with the film Tamanna in 1943, has to his credit of singing both for...
- 10/24/2013
- BollywoodHungama
Kolkata, Oct 24: Singing legend Manna Dey's demise Thursday triggered an outpouring of grief in West Bengal, with cultural personalities and commoners alike recalling his ever-popular numbers that cover "every emotional aspect" of man's life.
Saluting the genius, veteran singers became nostalgic as they recounted the encouragement and inspiration they got from him.
Classical vocalist Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, at a loss for words, remembered his 38-year close relationship with Dey.
"He will never die. He will live in the hearts of the people through his songs. During my formative years, my trump cards at small cultural.
Saluting the genius, veteran singers became nostalgic as they recounted the encouragement and inspiration they got from him.
Classical vocalist Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, at a loss for words, remembered his 38-year close relationship with Dey.
"He will never die. He will live in the hearts of the people through his songs. During my formative years, my trump cards at small cultural.
- 10/24/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Bangalore, Oct 24: India's legendary playback singer Manna Dey died early Thursday at a private hospital here after prolonged illness. Hundreds of people, including youngsters, thronged Ravindra Kalakshetra to pay tribute to Mannada.
"Mannada's end came around 4 a.m. after his condition suddenly deteriorated in the wee hours due to cardiac failure and renal problem at ripe age," Narayana Hospital spokesman K.S. Vasuki told Ians here.
He was 94. The nonagenarian multi-lingual singer is survived by two daughters - Rama and Sumita - and grand children.
His body was taken to Ravindra Kalakshetra from the hospital. Braving.
"Mannada's end came around 4 a.m. after his condition suddenly deteriorated in the wee hours due to cardiac failure and renal problem at ripe age," Narayana Hospital spokesman K.S. Vasuki told Ians here.
He was 94. The nonagenarian multi-lingual singer is survived by two daughters - Rama and Sumita - and grand children.
His body was taken to Ravindra Kalakshetra from the hospital. Braving.
- 10/24/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 24: Singers like Usha Uthup and Kumar Sanu have condoled Manna Dey's death and say nobody can take his place and that the legend will live with them forever through music.
Dey was admitted to a hospital in Bangalore following a respiratory ailment and renal failure. He was on ventilator support for some time. He was 94.
Here is what the singers have to say about Manna Dey:
Usha Uthup told Ians: "I was completely shocked and saddened. We all know him for such a long time, but he is finally released from his pain. There is nobody who can take his place."
He was an original person. Be it classical.
Dey was admitted to a hospital in Bangalore following a respiratory ailment and renal failure. He was on ventilator support for some time. He was 94.
Here is what the singers have to say about Manna Dey:
Usha Uthup told Ians: "I was completely shocked and saddened. We all know him for such a long time, but he is finally released from his pain. There is nobody who can take his place."
He was an original person. Be it classical.
- 10/24/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24: Legendary singer Manna Dey, who died Thursday in Bangalore, had a Kerala connection - his wife Sulochana Kumaran hailed from Kannur.
Sulochana passed away last year.
Dey, who was ailing for over four months, is survived by two daughters - Rama and Sumita.
A versatile singer who sang in 14 Indian languages, Dey went behind the mike to sing Malayalam songs - "Manasa maina varo" for 1965 film "Chemmeen" and "Chemba Chemba" for "Nellu" which came out in 1974.
The lyrics and the music of both the songs were by Vaylar Rama Varma and Salil Chowdhury respectively.
In Hindi movies,.
Sulochana passed away last year.
Dey, who was ailing for over four months, is survived by two daughters - Rama and Sumita.
A versatile singer who sang in 14 Indian languages, Dey went behind the mike to sing Malayalam songs - "Manasa maina varo" for 1965 film "Chemmeen" and "Chemba Chemba" for "Nellu" which came out in 1974.
The lyrics and the music of both the songs were by Vaylar Rama Varma and Salil Chowdhury respectively.
In Hindi movies,.
- 10/24/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Oct 24: President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday condoled the death of legendary singer Manna Dey and said that India has lost a "creative genius".
In a condolence message to the singer's daughter Sumita Deb, the president said: "In the passing away of Shri Manna Dey, the nation has lost a veteran playback singer, a versatile artist of extraordinary ability, and a creative genius who mesmerised listeners with his enchanting voice."
"The unique style of singing of this multi-talented singer shall always be remembered. The melodious songs sung in several languages that he has left behind will continue to enthrall music.
In a condolence message to the singer's daughter Sumita Deb, the president said: "In the passing away of Shri Manna Dey, the nation has lost a veteran playback singer, a versatile artist of extraordinary ability, and a creative genius who mesmerised listeners with his enchanting voice."
"The unique style of singing of this multi-talented singer shall always be remembered. The melodious songs sung in several languages that he has left behind will continue to enthrall music.
- 10/24/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Oct 24: Manna Dey's knack for singing classical songs may have been disadvantageous for his career in filmdom, but the singer honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award will be remembered for his versatility and masculine style of rendering love songs.
He proved his flexibility and versatility by going behind the mike for a range of songs like "Aaja sanam madhur chandani main hum", "Chunari sambhal gori udi chali jaye re", "Zindagi kaisi hai paheli" and "Chalat musafir moh liyo re".
All thanks to Shankar-Jaikishan, the composer duo who offered him a variety of songs.
Labelled as a classical singer, the music.
He proved his flexibility and versatility by going behind the mike for a range of songs like "Aaja sanam madhur chandani main hum", "Chunari sambhal gori udi chali jaye re", "Zindagi kaisi hai paheli" and "Chalat musafir moh liyo re".
All thanks to Shankar-Jaikishan, the composer duo who offered him a variety of songs.
Labelled as a classical singer, the music.
- 10/24/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
India mourned the death of legendary singer Manna Dey who passed away at a hospital in Bangalore on Thursday, leaving behind innumerable songs that have mesmerized his fans for generations.Dey was 94-year-oldReacting to Dey's death, veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar said: It is a huge loss. We have worked for long long time. We used to discuss on different songs. I am feeling very very sad today.Singer Usha Uthup said: It is a very sad news. It is a huge loss for us.
- 10/24/2013
- GlamSham
Kolkata, Oct 24: Legendary singer Manna Dey was a strict disciplinarian, with a thirst for knowledge and a bold persona, said a close associate.
Manna Dey, 94, died after a prolonged illness in the early hours of Thursday at a hospital in Bangalore.
Fondly recalling his nearly four decade long musical journey with the stalwart, violinist Durbadal Chatterjee said Dey was "close to his roots" and had a "soft interior despite strong exterior" and a keen interest in fishing.
"People had a misconception that he was rude and rough. He was in fact really soft inside. If he liked a person he would be very fond of him/her,.
Manna Dey, 94, died after a prolonged illness in the early hours of Thursday at a hospital in Bangalore.
Fondly recalling his nearly four decade long musical journey with the stalwart, violinist Durbadal Chatterjee said Dey was "close to his roots" and had a "soft interior despite strong exterior" and a keen interest in fishing.
"People had a misconception that he was rude and rough. He was in fact really soft inside. If he liked a person he would be very fond of him/her,.
- 10/24/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Legendary singer Manna Dey, whose mellifluous voice had charmed the hearts of millions of his fans across the world for decades, passed away at a hospital in Bangalore on Thursday. He was 94.Dey died of cardiac arrest at around 3:50 amThe singer was undergoing treatment at Narayana Hrudayalaya.He was suffering from respiratory illness and renal failure and was in and out of the hospital for the past few months.Dey's body will be kept for public homage at Ravindra...
- 10/24/2013
- GlamSham
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