Manna Dey, the "Classical Pop Singer" of Indian Cinema, who could have been… Read Full Bio ↴Manna Dey, the "Classical Pop Singer" of Indian Cinema, who could have been a great classical singer in his own right, was born in Kolkata, Bengal.

He received his initial training under his legendary uncle Krishna Dey. Later he migrated to Mumbai to gain foothold in Hindi cinema.

Mention of this great singer immediately brings into mind such unforgettable classical-based melodies as Bhai bhanjana, Sur na saje, Pucho na keise maine, Chham Chham baje re payaliya. In fact, whenever composers used to have a great classical composition in their minds, they would invariably take Manna Dey.

Interestingly, in spite of his solid classical background, he was equally at ease in all types of songs, be it Romantic - Yeh raat bheegi bheegi, Jaha bhi jaati hoon wohi chali aati ho, Dil ki girah khol do, Saanjh dhali; peppy - Aao twist karen; folksy - Chalata musafir moh liya re, door hain kinara; sad - Kasme Wade pyar wafa sab, Tum bin jeevan keisa jeevan; funny - Khali dabba khali botol, mere bhais ko danda; quali - Ai mere johra jevin, Yaari hain imaan mera; spiritual- Laaga chuneri mein daag; or philosophical - Zindegi keisi hain paheli, Tum besahara ho to; ghazal - Neino se yon baat kare.

One unique contribution is his famous rendition in music of the equally famous Madhushala written by Dr. Haribans Rai Bachchan the father of equally illustrious Amitabh Bachchan.

He is a composer in his own right, composing mostly in Bengali innumerable hit songs.

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Edit: He has been awarded the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards.

Manna Dey Passed away on 24th Oct 2013.

Are Kisne Chilman
Manna Dey Lyrics

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Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa
Haay
Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa
Arey Nazaraa Mujhe Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa
Nazaraa Mujhe Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa

Bikhere Baal Jab Vo
Bikhere Baa L Jab Vo

Aasamaano Par Ghataa Jhume
Chale Jab
Chale Jab Haay
Chale Jab Naasut-E-Zaalim
Qayaamat Bhi Qadam Chume
Haa Pag Mein Paayal Dhalake
Ghughat Nayan Jhukaae
Bin Baadal Ki Daamini
Chamakat Latakat Jaay
Phir Naa Dekhaa Haay
Phir Naa Dekhaa Naa Dekhaa Naa Dekhaa Naa Dekhaa
Arey Phir Naa Dekhaa Palatake
Dubaaraa Mujhe Phir Naa Dekhaa Palatake
Dubaaraa Mujhe Kisane Chilaman Se Haay
Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa

Sine Mein Dil Hai Dil Mein Daag
Daago Mein So Soz Saadah-E-Ishq
Sine Mein Dil Hai
Arey Vaah! Sine Mein Dil Hai
Dil Mein Daag
Daago Mein So Soz Saadah-E-Ishq
Pardaa Vo Pardaa Hai Dinha
Pardaa Nashi Kaa Raaz-E-Ishq
Pardaa Vo Pardaa
Arey Vaah! Pardaa Vo Pardaa
Vaah Vaah! Pardaa Vo Pardaa
Arey Maulaah! Pardaa Vo Pardaa
Pardaa Vo Pardaa Hai Dinha
Pardaa Nashi Kaa Raaz-E-Ishq
Jatan Milan Kaa Jab Karo
Naam Pataa Jab Ho
Ik Jhalak Bas
Ik Jhalak Dikhalaayake Kar Gai Paagal Moy
Kar Gai Paagal Moy!
Kar Gai Paagal Moy!!

Mere Dil Mere Dil Mere Dil
Arre!!

Overall Meaning

The song "Kisane Chilaman Se Maara" sung by Manna Dey is a soulful rendition of heartbreaks and lost love. The song is a reflection of the aftermath of a past relationship, where the singer is reminiscing the times he spent with his lover. The song starts with the singer asking who broke the glass window and then realizes that it is his heart, shattered and broken by the estranged lover. The chorus, "Nazaraa Mujhe Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa," echoes his confusion and pain, as he tries to make sense of the situation.

The second verse depicts the singer's despair and longing for his lover. He reminisces the times when his lover's hair would sway with the wind, and the raindrops would dance with her on the sky. The lines "Bin Baadal Ki Daamini Chamakat Latakat Jaay" evoke a sense of romance and passion, which is now lost. The last verse talks about the singer's love, which is tainted with the scars of heartbreaks, and how he still longs for his lost love. The line "Jatan Milan Kaa Jab Karo, Naam Pataa Jab Ho," is a poignant reminder of his efforts to find love again.

Overall, the song is a perfect reminder of how some relationships may end bitterly, but the feeling of love still lingers on.

Line by Line Meaning

Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa Haay
Oh, who killed me from behind the veil

Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa Arey Nazaraa Mujhe Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa Nazaraa Mujhe Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa
Oh, who shot me from behind the veil, who gave me that sight from behind the veil

Bikhere Baal Jab Vo Bikhere Baa L Jab Vo Aasamaano Par Ghataa Jhume Chale Jab Chale Jab Haay Chale Jab Naasut-E-Zaalim Qayaamat Bhi Qadam Chume Haa Pag Mein Paayal Dhalake Ghughat Nayan Jhukaae Bin Baadal Ki Daamini Chamakat Latakat Jaay Phir Naa Dekhaa Haay Phir Naa Dekhaa Naa Dekhaa Naa Dekhaa Naa Dekhaa Arey Phir Naa Dekhaa Palatake Dubaaraa Mujhe Phir Naa Dekhaa Palatake Dubaaraa Mujhe Kisane Chilaman Se Haay Kisane Chilaman Se Maaraa
When her hair scattered and the clouds danced in the sky, and she walked wearing her ankle bracelet underneath her veil, and her eyes glanced downward like lightning illuminating as she passed through unseen. I never saw again, who turned around to show me again, from behind the veil oh, who killed me from behind the veil

Sine Mein Dil Hai Dil Mein Daag Daago Mein So Soz Saadah-E-Ishq Sine Mein Dil Hai Arey Vaah! Sine Mein Dil Hai Dil Mein Daag Daago Mein So Soz Saadah-E-Ishq Pardaa Vo Pardaa Hai Dinha Pardaa Nashi Kaa Raaz-E-Ishq Pardaa Vo Pardaa Arey Vaah! Pardaa Vo Pardaa Vaah Vaah! Pardaa Vo Pardaa Arey Maulaah! Pardaa Vo Pardaa Pardaa Vo Pardaa Hai Dinha Pardaa Nashi Kaa Raaz-E-Ishq
My heart is within my breast, and my chest is stained with love marks, and my marks are washed with the tears of my love. Oh, what a veil it is that hides the secrets of love, what a veil it is, oh my, what a veil! How amazing is that veil! Oh, the divine is that veil! That veil hides the secrets of love.

Jatan Milan Kaa Jab Karo Naam Pataa Jab Ho Ik Jhalak Bas Ik Jhalak Dikhalaayake Kar Gai Paagal Moy Kar Gai Paagal Moy! Kar Gai Paagal Moy!! Mere Dil Mere Dil Mere Dil Arre!!
When we try to meet, and we don't know each other's name, by catching just a glimpse, Oh, how it drives me mad, It drives me crazy! Oh, It drives me insane! Oh, My Heart, My Heart, My Heart, Oh!

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