The effervescent voice would no longer be singing... Manna Dey was the soul of Bollywood music. The legendary Bollywood singer passed away earlier this morning, after suffering from prolonged illness.His body will be kept away for last respects at Ravindra Kala Kshetra till 12 pm today. His funeral will be held at 12:45 pm.Born on 1st of May 1919, Manna Dey was christened by his parents as Probodh Chandra Dey. Theirs was an orthodox joint family of North Calcutta, residing in the huge ancestral house at Simla, 9 Madan Ghose Lane.Manna Dey was popular in Bollywood for his classic themed songs. People venerated him not only for his musical bearing but because he epitomizes a wonderful combination of melody and poetry. His stance in Indian music vindicates the axiom – the art outlives the artist.Entire Bollywood industry woke to this heartrending news of his sudden demise. May his soul rest in peaceHere's a list of Manna Dey's top songs ever! Kasme Vaade Pyaar Wafaa sab (Upkaar) Laaga Chunri me Daag (Dil Hi Toh Hai) Zindagi kaisi hai paheli haaye (Anand) Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua (Shri 420) Mud-Mude ke na dekh (Shri 420) Yeh raat Bheei Bheegi (Shri 420) Aye Mere Zohra Zabeen (Waqt) Ay Mere Pyaare Watan (Kabuliwala) Ay Maalik Tere Bande Hum (Do Ankhen Barah Haath) Ay Bhai zara dkh ke chalo (Mera Naam Joker) Poocho Na Kaise Maine Rain Bitayi (Meri Soorat Teri Aankhen)
Updated on: May 01, 2015 10:10 IST
