In his over half-a-century-long Hindi film career, he sang more than a thousand songs, but just three serve to demonstrate his position in the industry’s scheme of things – the madcap “Ek Chatur Naar” where Kishore Kumar beats him; the enchanting qawwali “Na to karvaan ki talash hai” where Mohammed Rafi emerges triumphant eventually; and the classical contest “Ketaki gulab juhi”, where he beats Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.
This was part of the misfortune of Prabodh Chandra ‘Manna’ Dey, born on this day (May 1) in 1919 in Calcutta. His classical training, innate talent, and “masculine” voice made him perfect for all shades of songs – romantic (including those for the vintage-aged), folk ballads, philosophical musings, and more, but he was never deemed a top-notch singer.
A nephew of gifted blind singer-composer Krishna Chandra Dey, who paved his way into music and films, Manna Dey’s forte was challenging, classical-based songs, especially those that his contemporaries considered difficult,...
This was part of the misfortune of Prabodh Chandra ‘Manna’ Dey, born on this day (May 1) in 1919 in Calcutta. His classical training, innate talent, and “masculine” voice made him perfect for all shades of songs – romantic (including those for the vintage-aged), folk ballads, philosophical musings, and more, but he was never deemed a top-notch singer.
A nephew of gifted blind singer-composer Krishna Chandra Dey, who paved his way into music and films, Manna Dey’s forte was challenging, classical-based songs, especially those that his contemporaries considered difficult,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
With Yusuf Khan back in Mumbai and his Pune sojourn over, his major goal was to get gainfully employed or target new avenues of earning to share the family burden. He was blissfully unaware that lady luck was about to smile on him. The turn of events propitiously sequenced by providence was to catapult young Yusuf Khan into Dilip Kumar, the megastar of the then Bombay film industry now dubbed as Bollywood.
There are many versions of Dilip Kumar’s entry in the film industry but we shall recount here only the version we believe is the most authentic.
Yusuf commenced his endeavours in the city by helping his Agha ji in his fruits business. His ageing father was becoming rather frail, so Yusuf started travelling to the orchards in the hilly regions of Dehradun and Nainital in north India. Little did the young man know that one of these...
There are many versions of Dilip Kumar’s entry in the film industry but we shall recount here only the version we believe is the most authentic.
Yusuf commenced his endeavours in the city by helping his Agha ji in his fruits business. His ageing father was becoming rather frail, so Yusuf started travelling to the orchards in the hilly regions of Dehradun and Nainital in north India. Little did the young man know that one of these...
- 12/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
This 1951 film had music by Anil Biswas and lyrics by Prem Dhawan, D.N. Madhok and Kaif Irfani, who created beautiful songs like Beimaan Tore Nainwa. Directed by Anil Biswas, Tarana starred Dilip Kumar and Madhubala...
- 10/3/2017
- Film Companion
The 1945 film had music by Anil Biswas and beautiful songs like Dil Jalta Hai and Pehli Nazar Ka Teer. Directed by Mazhar Khan, Pehli Nazar starred Motilal, Veena and Munawar Sultana...
- 9/25/2017
- Film Companion
Just as Mukesh's voice was synonymous with Raj Kapoor likewise Mohammad Rafi's voice was recognized as Dilip Kumar but readers would be surprised to know that prior to Rafi, Dilip Kumar had a fixation for Mukesh and Talat Mehmood's voice. In an interview Dilip Kumar confessed the reason behind opting for Talat Mehmood's voice. He said, After the super hit song Ae dil mujhe aisi jagha le chal jahan koi na ho composed by music director Anil Biswas the audience began id...
- 12/5/2013
- GlamSham
Chennai, Jan 25: Playback singer Sudha Malhotra, known for films such as "Dhool Ka Phool", "Barsaat Ki Raat" and "Prem Rog", has been named for the Padma Shri award on the eve of 64th Republic Day.
The 76-year old made her singing debut with the song "Mil Gaye Nahin", composed by Anil Biswas from the 1965 Hindi film "Arzoo".
Some of her other popular songs include "Salaam-e-Hasrat" and "Kashti Ka Khamosh".
Sudha is also known for composing some of her own songs such as "Tum Mujhe Bhool Bi Jao".
Ians...
The 76-year old made her singing debut with the song "Mil Gaye Nahin", composed by Anil Biswas from the 1965 Hindi film "Arzoo".
Some of her other popular songs include "Salaam-e-Hasrat" and "Kashti Ka Khamosh".
Sudha is also known for composing some of her own songs such as "Tum Mujhe Bhool Bi Jao".
Ians...
- 1/25/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
She is the product of a talent hunt show herself, but national award-winning singer Shreya Ghoshal says the ethos of reality shows in India has undergone a huge commercial twist and the visual appeal of a show matters much more now.<div></div><div>The singer was first recognised when she won the 75th Children's Day special episode of "Tvs Sa Re Ga Ma". But she shot to fame after she lent her voice in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Devdas" in 2002 and bagged her first national award for the song "Bairi Piya" in the magnum opus.</div><div></div><div>Now she is one of the judges on Sony Entertainment Television's "X-Factor".</div><div></div><div>"When I participated in 'Sa Re Ga Ma', I was a kid and it was not a reality show frankly. There was no system of SMS voting and stuff," Shreya told Ians in an interview.</div><div></div><div>"There were judges like Ustad Vilayat Khan sab and Anil Biswas,...
- 6/5/2011
- Filmicafe
A group dedicated to promoting Mukesh's songs has urged the Delhi government to set up a memorial to the legendary Hindi playback singer as he hailed from the city.<div></div><div>It is a matter of regret that even 35 years after his death, Delhi "has neither established any memorial in his name nor named a road after" him, the "Jan Gayak Mukhesh Manch" said in a statement Tuesday.</div><div></div><div>In contrast, the Maharashtra government has installed a Mukesh brass bust at the crossing of Napean Sea Road and Warden Road, Amarjit Singh Kohli of the organisation said.</div><div></div><div>Rich tributes were paid to Mukesh at a musical function organized by "Jan Gayak Mukesh Manch" here Sunday.</div><div></div><div>Kohli urged Delhi's Lt Governor Tejinder Khanna to build "a befitting memorial" in Mukesh's memory either near Chakki Wala Makan in Old Delhi where he was born or near 24 Daryaganj where he and his family finally settled down.
- 4/19/2011
- Filmicafe
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