Jukebox: The Best of Manna Dey to Get You Through the Day

On Manna Dey’s death anniversary, here’s a jukebox of his best numbers, just pick a mood. 

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Legendary playback singer Manna Dey brought poetry and melody together like no one else in the Indian film industry. From Rabindra sangeet to Bollywood’s most pop retro numbers, his versatile genius was apparent in every tune he sang. He infused Indian classical music with pop influences and recorded more than 3,500 songs through his illustrious career. On his death anniversary, here’s a selection of his best, just pick a mood.

(This article is from The Quint’s archives and is being republished to mark legendary playback singer, Manna Dey’s death anniversary)