Legendary singer Manna Dey dies at 94 New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Legendary Indian singer Manna Dey has died at the age of 94 at a Bangalore hospital following a recurring lung infection and renal failure. Born Prabodh Chandra Dey on May 1, 1919, the versatile singer began his playback career in 1943 with the film Tamanna and has sung over 3,500 songs in Hindi, Bengali, Assamese and other regional languages. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 1971, the Padma Bhushan in 2005 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2007. Dey's greatest hits include 'Ae meri zohrajabeen' from the film Waqt (1965), 'Puchho na kaise bitayi raina' (Meri Surat Teri Ankhen, 1963), 'Pyar hua ikrar hua' (Shree 420, 1955) and 'Ek chatur naar' (Padosan, 1968).
People will never get another Manna Dey: Manna Dey’s daughter Bangalore, Oct 24 (ANI): Legendary singer Manna Dey died at the age of 94 at a Bangalore hospital following a recurring lung infection and renal failure on Thursday. Talking to mediapersons in Bangalore, his daughter Shumita Deb who was by his bedside when the end came said that his death is a huge loss for the music industry and people will never get another Manna Dey.
Manna Dey’s death is a big loss for Indian Cinema: Madhur Bhandarkar Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar on Thursday condoled the death of legendary singer Manna Dey. Talking to mediapersons in Mumbai, Bhandarkar said that Manna Dey’s death is a big loss for Indian Cinema. He is no more but his songs will always live. In his career spanning over six decades, Manna Dey gave voice to several soulful songs.
Manna Dey gave voice to the dreams of millions of Indians: Manish Tewari New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Even as legendary singer Manna Dey died at the age of 94 at a Bangalore hospital following a recurring lung infection and renal failure, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Manish Tewari said that Manna Dey had given voice to the dreams of millions of Indians and his death is a great loss for the entire country.
Manmohan Singh addresses China’s Central Party School Beijing, oct 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday addressed youth leaders at the Central Party School in Beijing. In his address, the PM stressed on the need for sustained bilateral cooperation between India and China. He stressed that the two nations are actively engaged in the socio-economic transformation of “our people”.
Call Aamir Khan to listen to Dhoom 3 music New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): There are different ways to promote a film and superstar Aamir Khan, known for innovative promotional strategies, plans to pitch for Dhoom 3 by using the music of the movie as his caller tune. A source close to the actor says, "Aamir is keen to use the music as his caller tune. He usually does not keep any caller tune. However, his excitement over the songs of Dhoom 3 is very high. He is keen to share the music with everyone who reaches out to him and hence the idea of using it as a caller tune."
