Legendary playback singer Manna Dey was born on May 01, 1919 in Kolkata

Born as Probodh Chandra Dey, Manna Dey took classical singing lessons from Ustad Dabir Khan

He started his playback singing career with the film Tamanna in 1943

After a wonderful duet with an iconic playback singer Suraiya, Manna Dey became a household name

Manna Dey’s notable works include Sholay, Mera Naam Joker, and Anand and many more!

Who could forget songs like Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli, Aye Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo, Yeh Dosti Hum Nahin Todenge

Iconic Hindi film singer Mohammad Rafi had once admitted he only listens to the one and only Manna Dey’s songs

Padma Shri Manna Dey was a huge fan of first superstar of India Rajesh Khanna