“We have lost the Golden Voice of Indian Film
Industry-Manna Dey will live with us through his voice” said Sandeep Marwah
President of Marwah Studios remembering the legendary figure at 6th
Global Film Festival Noida 2013.
Many film, television and media persons expressed their
feelings towards Manna Dey during the meet. A note has been sent to his family
of remembrance.
Prabodh Chandra Dey aka Manna Dey, who
was one of the greatest playback singers in Hindi and Bengali films, had his
last breath in Bangalore. Honored with titles Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and
Dada Saheb Phalke award, the singer had recorded more than 4000 songs. Also, he
lent his voice for Hrivansh Rai Bachchan's longest composition 'Madhushala'.
The singer had worked with legendary singers Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar and
Mukesh.