Bollywood mourns the death of Manna Dey, one of the leading singers the industry has ever produced. In his illustrious career spanning over five decades Manna Dey lent voice to hundreds of playbacks in Bollywood.
Many these songs such as Ae meri zohra jabeen, Zindagi kaisi hai paheli, Ae mere pyaare watan, Ek chatur naar, Yeh dosti, Tu pyaar ka saagar hai, Poocho na kaise maine, Laga chunari mein daag, Ye raat bhigi bhigi and Jhanak jhanak tori paaje payaliya are still very popular.
Leading Bollywood directors, composers, actors and singers have expressed their emotion on twitter. Some of the tweets are given below:
Amitabh Bachchan (actor): Manna Dey, stalwart of the music world, passes away. Flooded with memories of him and his songs. In particular his rendition of Madhushala. RIP… Prayers and condolences to loved ones and family! Strange how we connect events of our life with his songs! At work but shall keep a minutes silence, in Manna Dey’s memory on set before we start.
Mahesh Bhatt (director): Manna Dey passes away. His voice shall linger forever.
Shabana Azmi (actress): Manna Dey had a unique voice. He will live on through his songs Ai meri zohra jabeen/ Dil ka haal suney dilwala/ Poocho na kaise maine.
Anupam Kher (actor): Manna Dey was one of the first legendary singers I heard live on stage in Shimla. He was gentle and
calm. Just like his voice. Will miss him.
Manoj Bajpayee (actor): Manna Dey is no more! A great singer! Let’s pray for him! My condolences to his family! His music will live for 1000 years.
Kailash Kher (singer): Manna Dey, the legend is no more, and his contribution to music and films is unmatchable, RIP. Transformed from physical to divine, prayers.
Sunidhi Chauhan (singer): Heartbroken at Manna Da’s shocking demise.
Shaan (singer): From rock n roll to pure classical to melancholy to slapstick… no one like Manna Da! Long live Manna Dey!
Shreya Ghoshal (singer): Zindagi kaisi hai paheli, Puchho na kaise, Ek chatur naar, Aao twist karein, Aaja sanam madhur.. Such versatility and command over all genres. Rest in peace Manna Dey saab.. You and your voice are immortal.Your songs will continue to inspire millions forever.
Vishal Dadlani (singer): The world is a darker place, as one of the greatest musical lights to ever shine, has left us. May the immortal Manna De-saab rest in peace.
Shekhar Ravjiani(singer): The legend is no more… But he’ll forever live in our hearts through his songs and his voice.
Madhur Bhandarkar (director): Manna da, a legendary singer with a golden voice, that ruled our hearts for decades, will be missed by all.
Paoli Dam (actress): ‘Coffee house er shei adda ta aaj aar nei’… the legend passes away! Manna Dey.
-With New Age input
