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.
Jiska Koi Nahin
Manna Dey Lyrics
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तो खुदा है यारो
जिसका कोई नहीं उस का
तो खुदा है यारो
जिसका कोई नहीं उस का
तो खुदा है यारो
खुदा है यारो
मैं नहीं कहता
किताबो में लिखा है यारो
जिसका कोई नहीं उस का
तो खुदा है यारो
है खुदा है यारो
खुदा है यारो
जिसने पैदा किया दुनिया में वो ही पालेगा
वो ही पालेगा
जिसने पैदा किया दुनिया में वो ही पालेगा
हम को हर मोड़ पे, हर ज़ुल्म से बचा लेगा
अपने बंदों से कहाँ, कब वो जुदा है यारो
जिसका कोई नहीं उसका तो खुदा है यारो
वो जुदा है यारो
वो जुदा है यारो
ज़ुल्म इन्सान का जब हद से गुजर जाता है
ज़ुल्म इन्सान का जब हद से गुजर जाता है
वो किसी और ही सूरत में पास आता है
अनगिनत रूप में वो हम से मिला है यारो
जिसका कोई नहीं उसका तो खुदा है यारो
मैं नहीं कहता किताबों में लिखा है यारो
जिसने पैदा किया दुनिया में वो ही पालेगा
खुदा है यारो खुदा है यारो
The lyrics of Manna Dey's song Jiska Koi Nahin convey the message that if someone has no one to look up to or rely on in this world, then God is their best friend. The song suggests that the person who created this world, will take care of it and its inhabitants. The lyrics also state that, in a world full of atrocities, the only one who can save us from harm is the one who created us. The song praises God for being omnipotent and for being the ultimate caretaker who will never forsake or abandon us no matter what.
The lyrics of Jiska Koi Nahin are quite spiritual and convey the message of the importance of having faith in a higher power. The song's message connects with people longing for stability in life, giving them comfort in knowing that there is someone who is always there for them. The lyrics also highlight the importance of acknowledging the role of the divine and the belief that all is well in the world, especially when facing tough circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
जिसका कोई नहीं उस का
The one who has no one else belongs to God
तो खुदा है यारो
God is their only friend
खुदा है यारो
God is their friend
मैं नहीं कहता
I don't say
किताबो में लिखा है यारो
It's written in books
जिसने पैदा किया दुनिया में वो ही पालेगा
The one who created the world will take care of it
वो ही पालेगा
Only they will take care of it
हम को हर मोड़ पे, हर ज़ुल्म से बचा लेगा
They will save us from every turn, every oppression
अपने बंदों से कहाँ, कब वो जुदा है यारो
We cannot be separated from their bond
वो जुदा है यारो
They will never be separated from us
ज़ुल्म इन्सान का जब हद से गुजर जाता है
When human cruelty crosses limits
वो किसी और ही सूरत में पास आता है
They come to us in a different form
अनगिनत रूप में वो हम से मिला है यारो
We have met them in countless forms
खुदा है यारो खुदा है यारो
God is their friend, God is their friend
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: ANJAAN, ANANDJI V SHAH, KALYANJI VIRJI SHAH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Harishs Agarwal
In 1988 we were fortunate to visit Shri Manna Dey's residence. His sangeet room was adorned with a platinum disc of this song. He was out of the country but his wife so graciously hosted us. We did eventually meet him in K.C. I fail to understand this comparison thing people do. His life's work proves no one could compare with his skill & talent. To top it all off, he was very humble and a great human being. Signed: Vandana.
Arnesh panda
You are really lucky my bro. I always wanted to visit his house and wanted to meet him.
The Saffronizer
This song relax me when I don't feel good and it gives me positive energy to deal with this bloody life.
G.R.anand Rao
జీవిత సత్యాన్ని కళ్ళకు కట్టినట్లు చూపించిన మహానుభావులుకు వందనం. అద్బుతమైన అందమైన గొప్ప పాట🙏🙏🙏🌴🌴
Shahnaz Miah
The truth, only truth in the whole of creation. The lyricist is a genius, he has to be to have written these sentiments and portray human emotions in such density. Manna Dey has done full justice to this song.
Vinod Pai
Very good song. When I feel disturbed, grief, since childhood I used to re call this song.I will feel relax.
Mahendra Mukhopadhyay
The comparison is unfair because Manna Dey sang for a old fakir while Kishore Kumar's version was for the young Hero and hence they sang in contrasting styles. Moreover, Manna Dey himself was aging when the song was recorded, which took a toll on his voice.
丂丨几G卄尺卂V
Mahendra Mukhopadhyay
....haha hehe,,gotcha!!😂
..you already said it took toll on manna boys voice..
.therefore kishore is the greatest😂😂
Mahendra Mukhopadhyay
@丂丨几G卄尺卂V You are woefully wrong. Manna Dey was around 8 years older than Kishore Kumar and he sang the song when he was approaching 60. Kishore Kumar's voice also got deteriorated towards the end of his career.
Arnesh panda
@丂丨几G卄尺卂V You don't know anything. Manna Dey and kishore kumar both are the greatest. Manna Dey was 70 years old when he recorded this song. And kishore kumar was 50 year old when recorded this song. Manna Dey sang classical gazal thumri religious and other languages song. Both are the greatest.