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Manna Dey

Known for: Sound

Biography: 1919-05-01

Deathday: 2013-10-24 (94 years old)

Biography

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, often credited with the success of Indian classical music in Hindi commercial movies. As a musician, Dey is best known for infusing Indian classical music in a pop framework that ushered the golden period in Hindi cinema.

In a career spanning over five decades, Dey recorded total 3,047 songs, though most primarily in Bengali and Hindi; Dey also sang in 14 other Indian languages, including Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, and Chhattisgarhi. The mid-50s to 70s were considered the peak of his musical career.

The Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri in 1971, the Padma Bhushan in 2005 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2007.

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Filmography

all 133

Movies 133

Director 2

self 1

Composer

Manna Dey

Biography

Filmography

all 133

Movies 133

Director 2

self 1

Chupi Chupi (2011)

Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai... (2009)

Swami Chintai (2004)

Wasta (1989)

Baikunther Will (1985)

Radha (1984)

Janani (1984)

Lal Golap (1984)

Seemantaraag (1984)

Lolita (1984)

Sagar Balaka (1983)

Vijeta (1982)

Matir Swarga (1982)

Saheb (1981)

Pratishodh (1981)

Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)

Dui Prithibi (1980)

Gharer Baire Ghar (1980)

Pankhiraj (1980)

Debdas (1979)

Brojobuli (1979)

Vishwanath (1978)

Apna Khoon (1978)

Atithee (1978)

Ganadevata (1978)

Rahu Ketu (1978)

Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977)

Chor Sipahee (1977)

Bhola Moira (1977)

Babu Moshai (1977)

Do Chehere (1977)

Aap Beati (1976)

Sei Chokh (1976)

Harmonium (1976)

Anandamela (1976)

Hotel Snow Fox (1976)

Sudur Niharika (1976)

Bagh Bondi Khela (1975)

Samaya (1975)

Sholay (1975)

Sanyasi Raja (1975)

Chhutir Phande (1975)

Ranur Prothom Bhag (1975)

Deewaar (1975)

Himalay Se Ooncha (1975)

Shajarur Kanta (1974)

Trimurti (1974)

Alor Thikana (1974)

Mouchak (1974)

Asati (1974)

Nellu (1974)

Agnibhramar (1973)

Shesh Prishthay Dekhun (1973)

Ghara Sansara (1973)

Rater Rajanigandha (1973)

Zanjeer (1973)

Nishi Kanya (1973)

Marjina Abdulla (1973)

Bonpalashir Padabali (1973)

Nani Gopaler Biye (1973)

The Accepted Defeat (1972)

Seeta and Geeta (1972)

Picnic (1972)

Stree (1972)

Punishment (1972)

Rivaaj (1972)

Chhadmabeshi (1971)

Khunje Berai (1971)

Reshma Aur Shera (1971)

Jwala (1971)

Adhikar (1971)

Where the River Padma Flows (1971)

Dhanyee Meye (1971)

Known For
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1919-05-01

Deathday
2013-10-24 (94 years old)

Birth Name
প্রবোধ চন্দ্র দে

Birth Place
Kolkata, India

Citizenships
British Raj, India

Also Known As
প্রবোধ চন্দ্র দে, Prabodh Chandra Dey, মান্না দে, Прабодх Чандра Дей, Манна Дей

Awards
Padma Shri in arts, Banga Bibhushan, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer, Padma Bhushan, Ramon Magsaysay Award