Manna Dey, born on May 1, 1919, in Kolkata, was an influential Indian playback singer known for his versatile vocal prowess and profound contributions to Hindi film music. Trained in classical music under Ustad Aman Ali Khan, Dey carved a niche by blending Indian classical melodies into Bollywood’s musical landscape during its golden era.
Over a career spanning five decades, Dey recorded a staggering 3,047 songs in languages including Bengali, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, and more. Honored with the Padma Shri (1971), Padma Bhushan (2005), and Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2007) for his musical excellence, he reached his musical zenith from the mid-1950s to the 1970s.
Raised in Kolkata, Dey’s musical journey commenced under the tutelage of his uncle, Sangeetacharya Krishna Chandra Dey. He received his education from Scottish Church Collegiate School, Scottish Church College, and Vidyasagar College, showcasing his musical talent in inter-collegiate singing competitions.
| Name | Manna Dey |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 01/05/1919 |
| Date of Death | 24/10/2013 |
| Birth Place | Calcutta |
| Height | 166 CM |
| Hobbies | Singing |
| Spouse | Sulochana Kumaran |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| Hindi | Tamanna |
| Awards List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
| 1971 | National Film Awards | Male Playback Singer | Mera Naam Joker | |
| 1974 | Filmfare Awards | Best Playback Singer | Zanjeer | |
| 2005 | Bombay International Film Festival | Award for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Film Music | ||
| 2005 | Padma Bhushan | |||
| 1965 | BFJA Awards | Best Playback Singer | Kanchan Jangha | |
| 1966 | Ramon Magsaysay Award | |||
| 1967 | BFJA Awards | Best Playback Singer | Sankhyabela | |
| 1968 | BFJA Awards | Best Playback Singer | Antony Firingi | |
| 1971 | Padma Shri | Best Playback Singer | ||
| 1973 | BFJA Awards | Best Playback Singer | Stree | |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | ||
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