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.
Readers may contribute their view in this regard and build up voice to urge upon the Indian Government in this regard.
Real great Review
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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.
Khali Dabba Khali Botal
Manna Dey Lyrics
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khali dabba khali bottle le le mere yaar
khali se mat nafrat karna khali sab sansar
khali dabba khali bottle le le mere yaar
khali se mat nafrat karna khali sab sansar
bada bada sar khali dabba bada bada tan khali bottle
bada bada sar khali dabba bada bada tan khali bottle
wo bhi aadhe khali nikle jinpe laga tha bhare ka laibal
ho o humne is duniya me jhanka hai sau bar le
khali dabba khali bottle le le mere yaar
khali se mat nafrat karna khali sab sansar
khali ki garanti dunga bhare huye ki kya garanti
arey khali ki garanti dunga bhare huye ki kya garanti
shahad me gud ke mail ka dar hai
ghi ke andar tail ka dar hai tambaku mekhat ka khatra
paint me jhuti ghat ka khatra,
makhan me charbi ki milawat
kesar me kagaj ki khilawat mirchi me into ki ghisai
aate me pathar ki pisai, viski andar tinchra ghulta
rabdi bich balotin tulta kya jane kis bij me kya ho
garam masala lid bhara ho
khali ki garanti dunga bhare huye ki kya garanti
kyu duvida me pada hai pyare jhad de pocket
khol de aunty
kyu duvida me pada hai pyare jhad de pocket
khol de aunty
o ho chhan pis kar khud bhar lena aao aao aao
chhan pis kar khud bhar lena jo kuch ho sarkar
le, khali dabba khali bottle le le mere yaar
khali se mat nafrat karna khali sab sansar
khali dabba o meri bhabhi khali bottle oye lala
khali dabba khali bottle le le mere yaar
khali se mat nafrat karna khali sab sansar
khali dabba khali bottle
The lyrics to Manna Dey's song "Khali Dabba Khali Botal" speak to the idea that emptiness is not necessarily a bad thing. The repeated phrase "khali dabba khali botal" (empty container, empty bottle) encourages the listener to not hate emptiness, as the whole world is empty. The song also touches upon the idea that even seemingly full things can be half empty, as there may be things being hidden or disguised within them. The verses list various examples of this, such as the danger of impurities in honey, oil in ghee, and dirt in flour. The song ends with a call to action for the listener to fill their own empty containers, rather than relying on others to do it for them.
Line by Line Meaning
khali bottle khali dabba, khali bottle
khali dabba khali bottle le le mere yaar
khali se mat nafrat karna khali sab sansar
Empty bottles and containers, empty bottles and containers, my friend, take the empty bottle and container. Don't hate emptiness, for emptiness is everywhere. Empty bottles and containers, take them my friend, don't hate emptiness for it is all around.
bada bada sar khali dabba bada bada tan khali bottle
wo bhi aadhe khali nikle jinpe laga tha bhare ka laibal
ho o humne is duniya me jhanka hai sau bar le
khali dabba khali bottle le le mere yaar
khali se mat nafrat karna khali sab sansar
Big heads and big bodies, empty containers and bottles. Even those which seemed full, turned out to be half empty. Oh, we have looked at this world a hundred times, take the empty containers and bottles my friend, don't hate emptiness, it is everywhere.
khali ki garanti dunga bhare huye ki kya garanti
arey khali ki garanti dunga bhare huye ki kya garanti
shahad me gud ke mail ka dar hai
ghi ke andar tail ka dar hai tambaku mekhat ka khatra
paint me jhuti ghat ka khatra, makhan me charbi ki milawat
kesar me kagaj ki khilawat mirchi me into ki ghisai
aate me pathar ki pisai, viski andar tinchra ghulta
rabdi bich balotin tulta kya jane kis bij me kya ho
garam masala lid bhara ho
khali ki garanti dunga bhare huye ki kya garanti
I can give a guarantee for emptiness, but what guarantee can be given for fullness? Honey can have impurities from jaggery, clarified butter can have impurities from oil, tobacco can have harmful chemicals, paint can have fake ingredients, butter can have added fats, saffron can have paper, chili powder can have dirt. Flour can have stones, whiskey can have poison, and rabdi can have insects. Who knows what's inside? Fullness can have adulteration. I can give a guarantee for emptiness, but what about fullness?
kyu duvida me pada hai pyare jhad de pocket
khol de aunty
kyu duvida me pada hai pyare jhad de pocket
khol de aunty
o ho chhan pis kar khud bhar lena aao aao aao
chhan pis kar khud bhar lena jo kuch ho sarkar
le, khali dabba khali bottle le le mere yaar
khali se mat nafrat karna khali sab sansar
khali dabba o meri bhabhi khali bottle oye lala
khali dabba khali bottle
Why do you doubt, my friend? Open the pocket and see. Why do you doubt, my friend? Open the pocket and see. Oh, grind it and fill it yourself, come on, come on, whatever it may be, my friend. Take the empty container and bottle, don't hate emptiness for it is all around. Take the empty container, oh my sister-in-law, empty bottle, hey man, take the empty container and bottle.
Writer(s): LUDHIANVI SAHIR, SAHIR LUDHIANVI, RAVI
Contributed by Sarah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@seemasuri3418
खाली बोतल, खाली डब्बा , खाली बोतल
खाली डब्बा खाली बोतल ले ले मेरे यार
खाली से मत नफ़रत करना खाली सब संसार
बड़ा बड़ा सर खाली डब्बा बड़ा बड़ा तन खाली बोतल
वो भी आधे खाली निकले जिनपर लगा था भरे का लेबल -
हमने इस दुनिया के दिल में झाँका है सौ बार ले
खाली डब्बा —-
खाली की गारंटी दूंगा भरे हुए की क्या गारंटी
शहद में गुड के मेल का डर है, घी के अंदर तेल का डर है
तम्बाकू में खाद का खतरा , पेंट में झूठी घात का खतरा
मक्खन में चर्बी की मिलावट, केसर में कागज़ की खिलावट
मिर्ची में ईंटों की घिसाई, आटे में पत्थर की पिसाई
व्हिस्की अंदर टिंचर घुलता, रबड़ी बीच बलोटिन तुलता
क्या जाने किस बीज में क्या हो, गरम मसाला लीद भरा हो
खाली की गारंटी दूंगा भरे हुए की क्या गारंटी
क्यों दुविधा में पड़ा है प्यारे झाड़ दे पॉकेट खोल दे अंटी
छान पीस कर खुद भर लेना आओ आओ आओ
छान पीस कर खुद भर लेना जो कुछ हो सरकार
ले खाली डब्बा–
खाली से मत—
खाली डब्बा ओ मेरी भाभी खाली बोतल ओये मेरे लाला
खाली डब्बा—
खाली से मत—
खाली डब्बा–
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Words of great poet Sahir Ludhianvi.
He was really magician of words.
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Gane ko jyada se jyada share karo