Manna Dey Biography

Biography

Manna dey was born to Purna Chandra (father) and Mahamaya Dey (mother)on 1 May, 1919. Besides his parents, his youngest paternal uncle Sangeetacharya (meaning "Venerable Teacher of Music" in Sanskrit) K. C. Dey highly inspired and influenced him. Manna received his early education in a small pre-primary school named Indu Babur Pathshala. Thereafter he attended Scottish Church Collegiate School and Scottish Church College, followed by Vidyasagar College where he received his graduate education. From his childhood, Manna showed a keen liking for wrestling and boxing, and excelled in both sports. He has a jovial personality and likes to play pranks on people once in a while.

During Manna Dey’s years at Scottish Church College, his vocal talent became apparent when he would sing aloud to entertain his classmates. He started taking singing lessons from his uncle, Krishna Chandra Dey, and Ustad Dabir Khan. During this period, Manna Dey stood first for three consecutive years in three different categories of inter-collegiate singing competitions.

In 1942, Manna Dey accompanied Krishna Chandra Dey on a visit to Mumbai. There he started working as an assistant, first under Krishna Chandra Dey, and then under Sachin Dev Burman. Later he assisted other music composers and then started to work independently. While working independently as a music director for various Hindi movies, Manna Dey continued to take musical lessons in Hindustani classical music from Ustad Aman Ali Khan and Ustad Abdul Rahman Khan.

Manna Dey started his career in playback singing with the movie, Tamanna, in 1943. The musical score was set by Krishna Chandra Dey, and Manna sang a duet with Suraiya. The song was an instant hit. He sang a solo, Upar Gagan Vishal, in 1950 in the movie, Mashal, its melody being created by Sachin Dev Burman. In 1952, Manna Dey sang for a Bengali and a Marathi movie with the same name and storyline, Amar Bhupali. This established him as a leading playback singer.

Manna Dey recorded a popular duet, Ketaki Gulab Juhi, with classicist Bhimsen Joshi. With Kishore Kumar, he sang duets of different genres such as, Yeh Dosti Hum Nehi Torenge (Sholay) and Ek Chatur Naar (Padosan). Manna Dey sang with renowned singer/composer, Hemant Kumar (Hemanta Mukherjee), in Bengali movies, and also for some other Bengali composers. He sang a popular duet, "Ke Prothom Kachhe Esechi", with Lata Mangeshkar in the movie, "Sankhyabela". Manna can be justifiably said to have pioneered a new genre in Indian music wherein Indian classical music is blended with pop music. Manna's versatility extends to the more demanding genre of Rabindra Sangeet as well.

His experimentation with western music has produced some unforgettable melodies. He has recorded more than 3500 songs.

On December 18, 1953, Manna Dey married Sulochana Kumaran from Kerala. They have two daughters: Shuroma, born on October 19, 1956, and Sumita, born on June 20, 1958.

Manna Dey currently lives in Bangalore in the township of Kalyannagar after spending more than fifty years in Bombay. He also maintains a Calcutta address. He still travels widely in the world to present musical programs.

His Autobiography in Bengali "Jiboner Jalsaghorey" has been published by M/s, Ananda Publishers in the year 2005. English version of that, "Memories Come Alive" published by M/S Penguin Books, Hindi version "Yaden Jee Uthi" came out from M/s Penguin Books and the Marathi version "Jiboner Jalsaghorey" came out from Sahitya Prasar Kendra, Pune successively.

"Jibaner Jalsaghore" the docu-feature film (with English subtitle) on legendary Manna Dey's life and works has been released on 30 April, 2008 at Nandan, Kolkata. It is produced by 'Manna Dey Sangeet Academy', Directed by Dr. Satarupa Sanyal and Marketed by Sa Re Ga Ma (HMV).

Manna Dey Sangeet Academy (www.mannadey.in) is developing a complete archive on Padmabhusan Manna Dey.

Accolades and Awards

Renowned singer, Mohammad Rafi, once said to reporters: "You listen to my songs. I listen only to Manna Dey's songs".^{[citation needed]} According to musicians Sachin Dev Burman and Anil Biswas, Manna Dey could sing any song of Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh and Talat Mehmood.

Manna Dey has been honored with the titles Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

The following is the list of Manna Dey's other awards:

• 1969 National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the Hindi Film Mere Huzur
• 1971 National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the Bengali film Nishi Padma
• 1971 Padma Shri Award by Government of India
• 1985 Lata Mangeshkar Award awarded by Government of Madhya Pradesh
• 1988 Michale Sahittyo Puraskar awarded by Renaissance Sanskritik Parishad, Dhaka
• 1990 Shyamal Mitra Award by Mithun Fans Association
• 1991 Sangeet Swarnachurr Award awarded by Shree Khetra Kala Prakashika, Puri
• 1993 P.C.Chandra Award by P.C.Chandra Group & others
• 1999 Kamala Devi Roy Award by Kamala Devi Group
• 2001 Anandalok Lifetime Award by Anandabazar Group
• 2002 Special Jury Swaralaya Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in music
• 2003 Alauddin Khan Award by Government of West Bengal
• 2004 National Award as Playback singer by Government of Kerala
• 2004 D. Litt Honouris Causa by Rabindra Bharati University
• 2005 Life Time Achievement award by Government of Maharashtra
• 2005 D.Litt Honouris Causa by Burdwan University
• 2005 Padma Bhushan Award by Government of India

• 2007 First AKSHAYA Award by Government of orissa

• 2008 D.Litt Honouris Causa by Jadavpur University

Filmography

Tamanna(1942),

Ramrajya(1943),

Jwar Bhata(1944),

Kavita(1944),

Mahakavi Kalidas(1944),

Vikramaditya(1945),

Prabhu Ka Ghar(1946),

Valmiki(1946),

Geetgobind(1947),

Awaara(1951),

Do Bigha Zamin(1953),

Hamdard(1953),

Parineeta(1953),

Chitrangada(1953),

Boot Polish(1954),

Shree 420(1955),

Kabuliwala(1961),

Waqt(1965),

Love in Tokyo(1966),

Teesri Kasam(1966),

Pyar Kiye Ja (1966),

Upkaar(1967),

Raat Aur Din(1967),

Aamne Samne(1967),

Palki,

Nawab Sirajdoula,

Boond Jo Ban Gaya Moti(1967),

Padosan(1968),

Mere Huzoor(1968),

Neel Kamal(1968),

Ram aur Rahim(1968),

Ek Phool Do Mali(1969),

Chanda Aur Bijli(1969),

Jyoti(1969),

Mera Naam Joker(1970),

Anand(1970),

Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong(1971),

Jane Anjane(1971),

Lal Patthar(1971),

Buddha Mil Gaya(1971),

Paraya Dhan(1971),

Reshma Aur Shera(1971),

Chemmeen (Malayalam Super-hit film)

Bawarchi(1972),

Seeta Aur Geeta(1972),

Shor(1972),

Zindagi Zindagi(1972),

Avishkaar(1973),

Dil Ki Rahe(1973),

Hindustan Ki Kasam(1973),

Sampurna Ramayan(1973),

Saudagar(1973),

Zanjeer(1973),

Bobby(1973),

Resham ki Dori(1974),

Sholay(1975),

Us Paar(1974),

Himalaya Se Ooncha(1975),

Sanyasi(1975),

Ponga Pandit(1975),

Jai Santoshi Ma(1975),

Das Mnambati(1976),

Mehbooba(1976),

Amar Akbar Anthony(1977),

Anurodh(1977),

Minoo(1977),

Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki(1978),

Satyam Shivam Sundaram(1978),

Jurmana(1978),

Abdullah(1980),

Choro Ki Baraat,

Kranti,

Karz(1980),

Laawaris(1981),

Prahaar(1990)

FAMOUS LEGENDARY SONGS

some gems from of all time best classical songs by Manna Dey

1) raagmala (dil ki rahe. one song, 5 ragas))

2) ritu aye ritu jaye (hamdard, with lata. 5 ragas)

3) nache re mayra (non film)

4) mahammed shah ranglile jabse tumko dekha)

5) Cham Cham Baje Re Payaliya (Jane Anjane)

6) ketaki gulab juhi (basant bahar)

7) ur ja bhanwar (rani rupmati)

8) Lapak Jhapak To Are Badarva (Boot Polish)

9) sapta suarat tin (sangeet samrat tansen)

10) Aaj Mile Man Ke Meet (Nawab Sirazudaula)

11) Albeli Naar Pritam Dwar Khadi (Main Shadi Karne Chala)

12) Laga Chunari Mein Daag (Dil Hi To Hai)

13) Phool Gendwa Na Maro (Dooj Ka Chand)

14) Re mann sur me gaa (lala pathar)

15) Bhor aayi gaya andhiyaara (bawarchi)

16) Jhanak Jhanak (Mere Huzoor)

17) ayo kahase ghanashyam (budhdha mil gaya)

18) Tum Bin Jeevan (Bawarchi)

19) Jago Re Prabhat Aaya (Sant Gyaneshwar)

20) man bhaban (chandramukhi)

21) teri naina rasile (hamdard)

22) tere naina (talash)

23) Hato Kaheko Jhooti Banao Batiyan (Manzil)

24) jiya me laga tori (archana)

- Apart from these pure classical songs, there are endless popular semiclassical songs.

1) Poochho Na Kaise Maine

2) Sur Na Saje

3) Bhay Bhanjana Bandana Sun Hamari

4) Upar Gagan Vishal

5) mot ro mata lal

6) mitwa piya tune kya kiya

7) ja re beiman tujhe jan diya

8) Tu Hai Mera Prem Devta

9) Buddham Sharanam Gachchami

10)rama krishna hari

Manna Dey is famous for different type of songs.

Qawwali'('Yeh Ishq Ishq hai, Aye mere zohra-jabeen, yari hai iman mera)

Romantic duet (Pyar hua iqraar hua, aja sanam madhur,tum gagan ki chandrama, dil ki gira khol do, ye raat bhigi bhigi, soch ke yei gagan jhume,murmur ke na dekh, o chand muskuraya, belia belia, chand gayo pai bichua,sham dhale jamuna kinare,yei raat chalte, zindagi hai khel,aan milo san,allah jane mai hu kaun,)

Emotional (Zindagi kaisi yeh paheli haaye,kasme wade, mitwa piya tune kya kiya, hartaraf ab, dur hai kinara, nadia chale re dhara, muskura mudla,)

Fast numbers (Aao twist karen,kisne chilman se mara e bhai jara dekhe chalo, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina, zindegi hey khel koi pass koi fail, dunia rangabirangi, ek chaturnaar, chunri sambhal gori)

Patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan, jane walesipahi se pucho, hoke majbur, Hindustan ki kasam)

Prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai, mere sab kuch mere geet, tu hai mera premdevta, he raam, bhaja re man ram sukhdai, pap ki samandar, bhai bhanjana)

Non film-Hindi

Madhushala

Shwan ke rimjhim

Meri bhi ek mumtaz thi

O rang rejwa

Shyam ho jamm ho

Hyara hu mai

Kuch eisi bhi paal hota hai

Bengali

Film - *Aami kon pothe je choli (Chhodmobeshi: Uttam Kumar) - *Aami je jolsaghorer (Antony Firingi: Uttam Kumar) - *Aami sri sri Bhojohori Manna (Picnic: Samit Bhanja) - *Ke prothom kachhe esechhi (Shonkhobela: Uttam Kumar) - *Na na aaj rate aar jatra shunte jabona (Nishipodmo: Uttam Kumar) - *Boro eka lage (Chowringhee: Uttam Kumar) - *Tum na tum na na na tum na na na (Marjina Abdalla: Debraj Roy) - *Manush khun hole pore (Chirodiner: Uttam Kumar) - *Hoyto tomari jonyo (Teen bhuboner paare: Soumitra Chatterjee) - *ogo tomar sesh bicharer (dak harkara) - *lal paguri bedhe mathe (dak harkara) - *mon re aamar shunli na baron (dakharkara) - *ful pakhi bonhu (chirodiner_ uttam kumar) - *tumi aamar chirandiner (chiradiner) - *kono kotha na bole (chiradiner) - *lal nil sobujer (chiradiner) - *na na na aaj rate aar jatra shunte (nishi padma) - *ja khushi ora bole boluk (nishi padma) - *je kodin aakash jhure (pranto rekha) - *aami kokhono hoi chandidas (shob0ri) - *shobori kanya re (shobori) - *keno dako miche papia (sudur niharika) - *ore aakash bhora tara (Aaguner fulki) - *eto putul khela hoy (rajbonsho) - *oi dure bohudure (pankhiraj) - *shuk bole sari re tui (antoni firingi) - *chmpa chameli (antoni firingi) - *keu ba korchen baristrai (antoni firingi) - *sob kheler sera banglair tumi football(dhonni meye) - *prem nagar khelte (striker) - *aami agantuk (shankhabela) - *emon bondhu aar ke aache - *ami to kumir dhore aanini kete khal (kabita) - *ei duniay bhai sobi hoy (ekdin ratre) - *tukro hasir tol foara (baghbandi khela) - *hajar takar jharbatita (stri) - *ta se jotoi kalo hok (stri) - *jemon sapinike posh manay ojha (stri) - *kaharba noy dadra (sannyasi raja) - *phul sajte lage - *bhalobasar aagun jwalao - *behag jodi na hoi raji - *se kotha ki jane indu - *ta bole ki prem debo na (mouchak) - *pagla garad kothay aache (mouchak) - *pataldangar aaara kojon (charmurti) - *bharot aamar bharotborsho (charmurti) - *aamar prothom proshno (hotel snow fox) - *jor khobor - *darwin saheber mote naki - *tos tos tos agurer ros - *rang beranger jhella (notun diner alo) - *choleche cholbe cholchei - *ki bisgher chobol dibi (protishod) - *tumi tanpura sure bedhe nao (dui prithibi) - *jhorer mukhomuki - *ke tumi (jiban rahassa - *prithibi takie dekho - *okul ganer majhi re (bhaggochakra) - *nil nil ghono nil (avi) - *duti kotha jeno (Chaitali) - aamai dubaili re aamai bhasaili re (ganga)

Non-Film - *Obhimane chole jeona - *eki Apurbo prem dile - *darodi go - *dekhi oi hasir jhilik - *Shono o gorobi dristipater jonno - *O kêno êto shundori holo - *Ei kule ami ar oi kule tumi - *Kôtha dao abar ashbe - *Jôrorar jhumko theke êkţa moti - *Teer bhanga dheu aar - *Shôpon jodi modhur emon - *She amar chhoţo bon - *Coffee houser sei ađđaţa aj ar nei - *Ma ma go ma ami elam tomar kole - *Ogo bôrsha tumi jhoro nago emon kero - *Ami ajaibon shudhu - *char deoaler modhye - *ek jhak pakhider moto - *meghla meye megheri saaj poreche - *aamar ekdike sudhu tumi - *opobad hok na bhari boei gelo. - *aaj ababr sei pothe - *raat jaga duti chokh - *paro jodi fire eso - *ei to sedin - *tumi aar deko na - *e jibene joto byatha - *er naam prem - *jokhon keu aamake pagol bole - *e ki emon kotha - * ami aaj akasher moto ekela - * golape kata bole - *Prokhor darun oti - *Gôhon megher chhaea - *Shôpnae baje go bashi - *Jalao akash prodip - *Na jeo na - *Ke tumi tôndra harani - *Na mago ma - *Hati hati pappa - *Ami raji rakho baji - *Esho joubon esho he - *Tumi ar ami ar - *Majhrate ghum bhenge rôe - *Amae chinte kêno parchho na ma - *jokhon keu amake pagol bole - *ami tar thikana rahini - *kothay kothay je raat hoe jay - *rangini koto mon - *lolita go oke aaj - *aakash pane chehe - *eto raag oy go - *koto dure aaj nie jabe - *hai hai go raat jay go - *je khoti aami niechilam - *nilam nilam - *shudhu ekdin bhalobasa - *e nodi emon nodi - *aami ful na hoe - *bhomra re - *mohasindhur opar hote - *ondhokarer ontorete - *ghono tomosabrita - *kotha dao aabar asbe - *aami aakash hote pari - *khub jante ichche kore - *jodi ekhono aamke - *ke jane shyam chilo - *bolo radha hote - *aaj shorote - *aamar chokhe borsha - *ei aachi besh - *ei sei ghor, sei dorja - *tumi cholte firte - *tomar niswase bish chilo - *je somadhi beditar thik opore - *tumi chithi likhe - *lagche ochena ki onek diner pore - *tomay kichui bolini to - *ei rat sesh raat - *sonar e dingulo - *jodi proshno kori - *o kuasha bhorer obujh - *dosh bochorer bonshi - *lal jobakeo lojja dieche - *kichu chai kichu pai - *keno fire jay - *soheli go ki name - *shunte shunte onek kothai - *onek kotha boleo tobu - *sonali rong mekhe - *misti ekta gondho - *obhinonondon noy - *aaj rate chader osojhhho aalo - *prithibike biday janie - *eto bhalobese tobu - *thik chobir moto - *jibanta bhai one day cricket - *akash dekhe mukh - *o haseena ami ki tor - *ek nirjan soikate - *akash dakhe mukh - * ami swapna dekhbo bole - *himalay theke kanyakumarika