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Manna Dey

Indian playback singer, music director, musician and vocalist (1919-2013) · India · Musicians · Died at 94

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Prabodh Chandra Dey, known professionally as Manna Dey, was an Indian playback singer, music director, and musician. With a strong foundation in classical music, he is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists in the Indian film industry.

A life in dates

2013Died24 October 20132011Banga BibhushanAward2007Dadasaheb Phalke AwardAward2005Padma BhushanAward1994Fukuoka Asian Culture PrizeAward1985Commander of the Legion of HonourAward1971Padma Shri in artsAward1966Ramon Magsaysay AwardAward1919Born1 May 1919

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Awards

Banga Bibhushan2011
Dadasaheb Phalke Award2007
Padma Bhushan2005
Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize1994
Commander of the Legion of Honour1985
Padma Shri in arts1971
Ramon Magsaysay Award1966
National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

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Prabodh Chandra Dey, known professionally as Manna Dey, was an Indian playback singer, music director, and musician. With a strong foundation in classical music, he is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists in the Indian film industry. He is also credited with bringing Indian classical music into mainstream Hindi cinema.

Country
India
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2013 · aged 94

In common with Manna

Mohammed RafiBoth received National Film Award for Best Male Playback SingerK. J. YesudasBoth received National Film Award for Best Male Playback SingerShankar MahadevanBoth received National Film Award for Best Male Playback SingerM. BalamuralikrishnaBoth received National Film Award for Best Male Playback SingerHariharanBoth received National Film Award for Best Male Playback SingerM. G. SreekumarBoth received National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer

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