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
**** Contribute by Jyotish Deb ******
*****************************************
Edit: He has been awarded the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards.
Manna Dey Passed away on 24th Oct 2013.
Sur Na Saje
Manna Dey Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
सुर ना सजे, क्या गाऊँ मैं
सुर ना सजे, क्या गाऊँ मैं
सुर के बिना, जीवन सुना
सुर के बिना, जीवन सुना
सुर ना सजे, क्या गाऊँ मैं
सुर ना सजे
दोनों जहां मुझसे रूठे
तेरे बिना ये गीत भी झूठे
तेरे बिना ये गीत भी झूठे
सुर ना सजे, क्या गाऊँ मैं
सुर के बिना, जीवन सुना
सुर के बिना, जीवन सुना
सुर ना सजे
संगीत मन को पंख लगाए
गीतों से रिमझिम रस बरसाए
संगीत मन को पंख लगाए
गीतों से रिमझिम रस बरसाए
स्वर की साधना
स्वर की साधना, परमेश्वर की
सुर ना सजे, क्या गाऊँ मैं
सुर के बिना, जीवन सुना
सुर के बिना, जीवन सुना
सुर ना सजे, क्या गाऊँ मैं
The song "Sur Na Saje" by Manna Dey is a heartfelt expression of the importance of music in one's life. The first stanza speaks about the inability to sing or even exist without the presence of music, with the artist questioning what they would sing without harmony in their life. The second stanza speaks about the hollowness of life without music, comparing it to a false song, and the importance of the presence of a lover in the artist's life. The final stanza is a call to the greatness of music, how it makes the soul soar and brings a cascade of emotions with it. It speaks about the importance of the practice of achieving the correct note, comparing it to a form of divine meditation.
"Sur Na Saje" is a beautiful song that speaks to the soul of music-lovers. It was written by Shiv Kumar Sharma, the composer for Indian classical music, and was released in 1979. The song was part of the soundtrack for the Hindi movie Baseraa, directed by Ramesh Talwar, and was sung by the talented Manna Dey. Here are some interesting facts about this song:
Line by Line Meaning
आ आ आ आ आ आ
The repetition of this phrase creates an energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere, indicating the singer’s passion for music.
सुर ना सजे, क्या गाऊँ मैं
Without proper musical notes, how can I sing a meaningful song?
सुर के बिना, जीवन सुना
Life without music is dull and uninspired.
दोनों जहां मुझसे रूठे
The two worlds (inner and outer) have turned away from me.
तेरे बिना ये गीत भी झूठे
Without the divine presence (which gives the music its true meaning), the songs are meaningless.
संगीत मन को पंख लगाए
Music gives wings to the mind, allowing it to soar and take flight.
गीतों से रिमझिम रस बरसाए
Songs pour down like sweet nectar, bringing joy and inspiration.
स्वर की साधना
The pursuit of musical notes.
परमेश्वर की
The pursuit of the divine through music.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SINGH SHANKAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AshokKumar-or8df
வா வா வா வா
நான் என்ன பாட வேண்டும்
நான் என்ன பாட வேண்டும்
மெல்லிசை இல்லாத வாழ்க்கை
மெல்லிசை இல்லாத வாழ்க்கை
நான் என்ன பாட வேண்டும்
டியூன் செய்ய வேண்டாம்
இருவருக்கும் என் மீது கோபம்
இருவருக்கும் என் மீது கோபம்
நீ இல்லாமல் இந்தப் பாடலும் பொய்
நீ இல்லாமல் இந்தப் பாடலும் பொய்
நான் என்ன பாட வேண்டும்
மெல்லிசை இல்லாத வாழ்க்கை
மெல்லிசை இல்லாத வாழ்க்கை
டியூன் செய்ய வேண்டாம்
இசை மனதிற்கு சிறகுகளை தருகிறது
பாடல்களால் மழை பொழிந்தது
இசை மனதிற்கு சிறகுகளை தருகிறது
பாடல்களால் மழை பொழிந்தது
குரல் பயிற்சி
குரல் தியானம், கடவுள்
நான் என்ன பாட வேண்டும்
மெல்லிசை இல்லாத வாழ்க்கை
மெல்லிசை இல்லாத வாழ்க்கை
நான் என்ன பாட வேண்டும்
@vinodsabharwal3785
Sir ji,Manna Dey ji,what do you do and why do you sing such melodious songs?The very beginning of the song is very touching and the very beginning of the song with your high notes makes me emotional, very emotional and tears won't stop.They won't stop .They keep on rolling .
Shri Shankar ji Shri Jai kishan ji,what do you do sir?All the music instruments respond to your instructions the way you want them.
Lyricist Sir Shailendra ji ,how do you create this kind of magic ?
How do you create this magic?I am sure you don't sleep properly .The words also sleep with you and in the morning, these words become your lyrics.
Sir , Shailendra ji,you are a very great person.You create lyrics and the lyrics become immortal.
I love all of you,Shri Manna Dey ji and Shri Shankar ji Shri Jai kishan ji music directors and shree Bharat Bhushan ji
Who respond to the situation exactly to the situation as demanded by the movie Director.
All of you create a situation a magnetic situation that all the people remember you for a long time,may be , forever
Well shree Manna Dey ji all the best to you
God bless the entire team for the composition of this great song.
Good morning
Good luck
Good bye
Vinod Kumar sabharwal
@sreejaps1376
सुर ना सजे क्या गाउँ मैं
सुर ना सजे क्या गाउँ मैं
सुर के बिना जीवन सूना
सुर के बिना जीवन सूना
सुर ना सजे क्या गाउँ मैं
सुर ना सजे
दोनों जहां मुझसे रूठे
दोनों जहां मुझसे रूठे
तेरे बिना ये गीत भी झूठे
तेरे बिना ये गीत भी झूठे
सुर ना सजे क्या गाउँ मैं
सुर के बिना जीवन सूना
सुर के बिना जीवन सूना
सुर ना सजे
जलते गया जीवन मेरा
जलते गया जीवन मेरा
इस रात का न होगा सवेरा
इस रात का न होगा सवेरा
सुर ना सजे क्या गाउँ मैं
सुर के बिना जीवन सूना
सुर के बिना जीवन सूना
सुर ना सजे
संगीत मन को पंख लगाए
गीतों में रिमझिम रास बरसाए
संगीत मन को पंख लगाए
गीतों में रिमझिम रास बरसाए
स्वर की साधना
स्वर की साधना परमेश्वर की
सुर ना सजे क्या गाउँ मैं
सुर के बिना जीवन सूना
सुर के बिना जीवन सूना
सुर ना सजे क्या गाउँ मैं.
@oldsongswithsanjeevjain7214
WAH wah wah, bahut sundar Geet, Manna Dey sahab, the LEGEND 🙏
@arunabhasarkar6808
This is what you call real Hindustani Classical Music !! Our Indian culture roots and traditional Indian music which should not be forgotten! Hindus believe always that music is a gift from the Gods and boon from Goddess Saraswati!!! We must always respect our culture and tradition of our country and take it forward.
@PradipTrivedi
A nice comment. A few decades back, I listened to Manna da in a concert. That evening is unforgettable. I hope you like my tribute to beloved Hemant da - Gum sum sa ye jahan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwULdbTpUbQ. Best wishes. Pradip Trivedi.
@surendrakastiya2570
What a Great Song - so nicely sung by Classical King 'Manna Dey Saheb" with real classical composition by all time Great Shankar Jaikishan and penned by Evergreen Shailendraji.
@psnarayanaswamy5720
Manna Dey's super singing for Shankar Jaikishen music an all time memorable song.
@PradipTrivedi
A nice comment. A few decades back, I listened to Manna da in a concert. That evening is unforgettable. I hope you like my tribute to beloved Hemant da - Gum sum sa ye jahan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwULdbTpUbQ. Best wishes. Pradip Trivedi.
@psnarayanaswamy5720
@@PradipTrivedi I am a diehard fan of 1950/60songs.Manna dey,Mohd Rafi, Hemant Kumar,Mukesh,Kishor kumar,Talat Mahmood,Mahendra Kapoor,Subir sen,Dwijen Mukherjee,Chithalkar to name few male singers
@dineshkumargupta4055
Jo log gaano ke shoukeen hain.....wo is gaane ko sunte sunte...isme kho na jaaten hon...aisa ho nahi sakta...ye Kamaal hai Shailendra ji.. Manna Da and Shankar Jakishan ji ka
@shoaibahmad1769
AWAZ AISE KE JAISE KOI ORIGINAL SADHU MANDIR MEAN BAIT KR APNE RUB KO PUKAR RAHA HO KHODA KI KASAM
@dineshkumargupta4055
@@shoaibahmad1769 Ji bilkul sahi...kaha aapne