
This song is in Hindi but no one can deny that this one of the epic performances of Manna Dey. Khirki theke singha duyar – Soumitra’s heartrending song in Stree.Add to that Soumitra’s windblown hair and Manna Dey’s golden voice – a magical journey. One gets to see the beauty of the village expressed in black and white. There is a lovely scene in this song where Soumitra cycles through a rice field which is blowing gracefully with the breeze. This is one of the most beautiful songs sung by Manna Dey and one song with the most beautiful cinematography. Soumitra vs Uttam at its best – Watch Hajar takar jharbati ta.

This is one of the songs that made the film etched in our minds and truly paid tribute to the great man.

The song is unforgettable and has beautifully portrayed the talent of Portuguese poet and singer Hensman Anthony who came and loved Bengal and found his true home here. While Uttam Kumar excelled as Anthony Firingee, Manna Dey nailed it with the singing. Ei Shohor Theke Aro Onek Dure – Soumitra is undoubtedly the king of romance.Tanuja looks equally delightful and pretty. Soumitra’s charming looks and gentlemanly swagger has and is still winning many women’s hearts. Hands down the most romantic song ever sung. Manna Dey’s Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen classic song is still a hit.Like everyone else Manna Dey knows that the joy of adda with friends and acquaintances is more than just time-pass, it is an irreplaceable experience. This song is the very epitome of nostalgia. College-hood is unfinished if you haven’t visited Coffee House in College Street. Every Bengali music lover has it in the collection. From this river, we have picked up five cups of harmony for you.Įvery Kolkatan loves it. Since his debut in 1942 with the song Upar Gagan Bishal in the film Tamanna, the playback singer and music director has been a river of melody. Holder of the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The phenomenon called Manna Dey – 4000 songs in Bengali, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Magadh, Maithili, Punjabi, Assamese, Odia, Konkani, Sindhi, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam and Nepali.
