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.
E KI APURBA PREM
Manna Dey Lyrics
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একি অপূর্ব প্রেম দিলে বিধাতা আমায় ...।
ভালবেসে...
ভালবেসে... রাজা বা ফকির, দুই-ই হওয়া যায়.
একি অপূর্ব প্রেম দিলে বিধাতা আমায় ...
একি... অপূর্ব প্রেম... দিলে...
একি অপূর্ব প্রেম দিলে বিধাতা আমায় ...।
কখন সমাধি পরে
কখন বাসর ঘরে...
কখন সমাধি পরে
কখন বাসর ঘরে
একই ফুল ঝরি আমি দুটি কামনায় ...
একই ফুল ঝরি আমি দুটি কামনায় ...
দুটি কামনায় ...
একই ফুল ঝরি আমি দুটি কামনায় ...
আমাকে প্রদীপ করে একি আলো দিলে ভরে
না পেলে বুকের জ্বালা সে যে নিভে যায় ...
অপূর্ব প্রেম দিলে বিধাতা আমায় ...
একি অপূর্ব প্রেম দিলে বিধাতা আমায় ...।
The lyrics of Manna Dey's song E KI APURBA PREM speak about the nature of love and its power to unify people of different social standings. The first two lines of the song state that if one experiences a unique, unexplainable love, then it is fate or destiny that has brought them together.
The following lines suggest that regardless of one's social status or profession - whether you're a king or a beggar - love can unite people. Love is described as a powerful, rare force that unites two hearts in the same longing for fulfillment and togetherness. The repetition of the phrase "ek-i apurba prem" reinforces the idea that true love is a rare and unexplainable occurrence.
The last few lines speak about the longing for love and the hope that one day, the light of love will bring warmth to the heart like a flame. The song suggests that love is a powerful force that can bring two people together and that it is crucial to embrace it when it is found.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea that love is a powerful and transformative force that can overcome societal boundaries and bring people together in a way that nothing else can.
Line by Line Meaning
একি অপূর্ব প্রেম দিলে বিধাতা আমায় ...
If there is only one unparalleled love, it is given to me by fate.
ভালবেসে...
Lovingly, whether one is a king or a beggar, it doesn't matter.
কখন সমাধি পরে, কখন বাসর ঘরে...
Sometimes it happens in meditation, sometimes in the home.
একই ফুল ঝরি আমি দুটি কামনায় ...
I wish for two things and see the same flower falling.
আমাকে প্রদীপ করে একি আলো দিলে ভরে, না পেলে বুকের জ্বালা সে যে নিভে যায়
If one light fills me up and if I don't get it, the fire in my heart will be extinguished.
Writer(s): pulak banerjee, manna dey
Contributed by Gianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Apurba prem dile - sung with a different tune and style which is highly appreciated .
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