11 Gems from Manna De on his 98th Birth Anniversary
Born as Prabodh Chandra Dey on 1 May, 1919, and later nicknamed Manna Dey, he was one of those rare singers who sang in a number of languages.
His career as a playback singer started with the movie Tamanna in the year 1943. He has sung over 3,500 songs. He has sung with singers of every generation in Indian films from 1940-2005. He has worked with more than 102 music directors in Hindi film industry
He ruled the playback music scene from the 1950s to the 1970s. Here are some of his greatest hits.
Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mei Hum
Song from Chori Chori 1956
Sur na Saje
Song from from Basant Bahar 1956
Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi
Song from Chori Chori 1956
Aye Mere Pyare Watan
Song from Kabuliwala 1961
Poocho na kaise maine
Song from Meri Surat Teri Ankhen 1963
Laga Chunri Mei Daag
Song from Dil Hi To Hai 1963
Aye MERI ZOHRA JABEEN
Song from Waqt 1965
Kasme Waade Pyar Wafa
Song from Upkaar 1967
Jhanak Jhanak Tori Baje Payaliya
Song from Mere Huzoor 1968
Ae Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo
Song from Mera Naam Joker 1970
Yaari Hai Iman Mera Yaar Meri Zindagi
Song from Zanzeer 1973