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.

E to Raag Noy E Je Abhiman
Manna Dey Lyrics

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এতো রাগ নয়
এ যে অভিমান
এ শুধু তোমায় চাওয়ার
আরো বেশী কাছে পাওয়ার
ছল ভরা গান
এ যে অভিমান।

জানো না কি আকাশ নিজেই

সাধ করে চায় মেঘের কালো
যাতে ঐ পুরোনো চাঁদ নতুন করে লাগে ভালো
অভিমান এমনি করেই অনেক বেশী
আরো অনেক বেশী বাড়ায় মনের টান
এতো রাগ নয়
এ যে অভিমান।

মাঝে মাঝে মন্দ হলেও মন্দ কি
কাঁটা না বিঁধিয়ে হাতে
তুললে গোলাপ আনন্দ কি
মাঝে মাঝে মন্দ হলেও মন্দ কি
আসলে একটু করেই বেসুরো গাই মাঝে মাঝে
যাতে ঐ একটানা সুর সুর নতুন করে বুকে বাজে
বিরহের জ্বালার পরেই মধুর লাগে
বড় মধুর লাগে মিলন সুধা পান

এতো রাগ নয়
এ যে অভিমান।

Overall Meaning

In Manna Dey's E to Raag Noy E Je Abhiman, the lyrics describe an intense sense of pride that is only reserved for a beloved. The singer expresses his desire to be near and please his beloved even more than he already does. The first stanza speaks to the singer's belief that this pride is not a negative emotion like a rage, but rather a desire to be closer to the one he loves. The second verse continues with the imagery of the sky and its hope for black clouds, hoping for a renewal of the relationship. The singer expresses that this feeling of pride is ever-increasing, always growing stronger. The bridge explains that even when the singer is feeling down, his love for the beloved pulls him out of that darkness. The song closes with the singer repeating the idea that his pride for the beloved is not rageful but is, in fact, a love that brings renewal and a desire to be closer.

Line by Line Meaning

এতো রাগ নয়
This is not so much about anger

এ যে অভিমান
But about pride

এ শুধু তোমায় চাওয়ার
Only wanting you

আরো বেশী কাছে পাওয়ার
And wanting to be closer

ছল ভরা গান
This deceptive song

আকাশ নিজেই সাধ করে চায় মেঘের কালো
The sky itself craves for the dark, cloud-like color

যাতে ঐ পুরোনো চাঁদ নতুন করে লাগে ভালো
So that the old moon looks new and good

অভিমান এমনি করেই অনেক বেশী
Pride increases like this for no reason

আরো অনেক বেশী বাড়ায় মনের টান
It grows more and more within the heart

মাঝে মাঝে মন্দ হলেও মন্দ কি
Although the heart may grow sad at times

কাঁটা না বিঁধিয়ে হাতে
Not holding on to the thorns