Musical tribute: Top 10 evergreen songs of Manna Dey

Updated On: 01 May, 2019 01:01 PM IST |

On Manna Dey`s death anniversary, we look back at his top 10 evergreen songs which will regale generations to come

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On Manna Dey`s death anniversary, we look back at his top 10 evergreen songs which will regale generations to come

<p><strong>Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen:</strong> This masterpiece from Waqt was gone on to become a naughty expression of love among elderly couples.</p>

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Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen: This masterpiece from Waqt was gone on to become a naughty expression of love among elderly couples.

<p><strong>Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli:</strong> Another gem from Manna Dey, the song from Anand picturised on Rajesh Khanna is as memorable as the film.</p>

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Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli: Another gem from Manna Dey, the song from Anand picturised on Rajesh Khanna is as memorable as the film.

<p><strong>Ae Mere Pyaare Watan:</strong> The singer brought tears to the eyes with his soulful rendition of this patriotic number in Kabuliwala.</p>

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Ae Mere Pyaare Watan: The singer brought tears to the eyes with his soulful rendition of this patriotic number in Kabuliwala.

<p><strong>Ek Chatur Naar:</strong> The combination of Kishore Kumar and Dey in the legendary comedy Padosan is a laugh riot.</p>

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Ek Chatur Naar: The combination of Kishore Kumar and Dey in the legendary comedy Padosan is a laugh riot.

<p><strong>Yeh Dosti:</strong> Decades after the release of Sholay, the song remains the best ode to friendship that Bollywood has had to offer.</p>

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Yeh Dosti: Decades after the release of Sholay, the song remains the best ode to friendship that Bollywood has had to offer.

<p><strong>Tu Pyaar Ka Saagar Hai:</strong> A spiritual number from Seema, the song is noted for the meaningful lyrics by Shailendra apart from Dey`s mellifluous rendition.</p>

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Tu Pyaar Ka Saagar Hai: A spiritual number from Seema, the song is noted for the meaningful lyrics by Shailendra apart from Dey`s mellifluous rendition.

<p><strong>Poocho Na Kaise Maine:</strong> The song from the film Meri Surat Teri Aankhen was composed by SD Burman. Rendered beautifully by Dey, the tune is inspired by a famous bhajan written by Kazi Nazrul Islam, Aruno Kanti.</p>

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Poocho Na Kaise Maine: The song from the film Meri Surat Teri Aankhen was composed by SD Burman. Rendered beautifully by Dey, the tune is inspired by a famous bhajan written by Kazi Nazrul Islam, Aruno Kanti.

<p><strong>Laga Chunari Mein Daag:</strong> One of the best semi-classic Bollywood numbers from the film Dil Hi Toh Hai, Sahir Ludhianvi wrote the lyrics of this song while Roshan was the music director.</p>

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Laga Chunari Mein Daag: One of the best semi-classic Bollywood numbers from the film Dil Hi Toh Hai, Sahir Ludhianvi wrote the lyrics of this song while Roshan was the music director.

<p><strong>Ye Raat Bhigi Bhigi:</strong> The romantic number from Chori Chori picturised on Raj Kapoor and Nargis remains among the more popular duets by Dey and Lata Mangeshkar.</p>

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Ye Raat Bhigi Bhigi: The romantic number from Chori Chori picturised on Raj Kapoor and Nargis remains among the more popular duets by Dey and Lata Mangeshkar.

<p><strong>Jhanak Jhanak Tori Paaje Payaliya:</strong> The classical gem is from Mere Huzoor with mesmerising music from Shankar Jaikishan.</p>

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Jhanak Jhanak Tori Paaje Payaliya: The classical gem is from Mere Huzoor with mesmerising music from Shankar Jaikishan.

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