Manna Dey

Manna Dey (1919–2013) was an Indian singer, autobiographer and composer.

Also recorded as Prabodh Chandra Dey.

Overview

Recorded at birth as প্রবোধ চন্দ্র দে.

Born at Kolkata in 1919, died at Bengaluru in 2013.

In detail

Manna Dey studied at Scottish Church College, Vidyasagar College and University of Calcutta.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are bhajan, ghazal and Indian classical music.

Distinctions recorded are Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri in arts, Banga Bibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Manna Dey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q156310: Manna Dey

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