During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

True. He has raised himself to suit any mood and emotion that warrants for the situation with his impeccable tonal variations.

During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

True. He has raised himself to suit any mood and emotion that warrants for the situation with his impeccable tonal variations.

Manna dey never had any ego issues where singing for smaller heroes was concerned and we can see him singing for all....His singing never varies and his songs irrespective of who they are picturised on went on to become very popular with his fans..

During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

True. He has raised himself to suit any mood and emotion that warrants for the situation with his impeccable tonal variations.

Manna dey never had any ego issues where singing for smaller heroes was concerned and we can see him singing for all....His singing never varies and his songs irrespective of who they are picturised on went on to become very popular with his fans..

I prefer Hemant Kumar, but many songs which he sangs is still with my Galaxy device has been treat to listen. He will live in these songs among fans.

During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

True. He has raised himself to suit any mood and emotion that warrants for the situation with his impeccable tonal variations.

Manna dey never had any ego issues where singing for smaller heroes was concerned and we can see him singing for all....His singing never varies and his songs irrespective of who they are picturised on went on to become very popular with his fans..

I prefer Hemant Kumar, but many songs which he sangs is still with my Galaxy device has been treat to listen. He will live in these songs among fans.

Manna Dey and Hemant Kumar are of two different genres. Each with his own singing styles. They cannot be bracketed together.

During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

True. He has raised himself to suit any mood and emotion that warrants for the situation with his impeccable tonal variations.

Manna dey never had any ego issues where singing for smaller heroes was concerned and we can see him singing for all....His singing never varies and his songs irrespective of who they are picturised on went on to become very popular with his fans..

I prefer Hemant Kumar, but many songs which he sangs is still with my Galaxy device has been treat to listen. He will live in these songs among fans.

Manna Dey and Hemant Kumar are of two different genres. Each with his own singing styles. They cannot be bracketed together.

I too feel the same way ! Both the singers had distinctive vice and style of singing and were accomplished like all the singers were during those days.They were all special...

During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

True. He has raised himself to suit any mood and emotion that warrants for the situation with his impeccable tonal variations.

Manna dey never had any ego issues where singing for smaller heroes was concerned and we can see him singing for all....His singing never varies and his songs irrespective of who they are picturised on went on to become very popular with his fans..

I prefer Hemant Kumar, but many songs which he sangs is still with my Galaxy device has been treat to listen. He will live in these songs among fans.

Manna Dey and Hemant Kumar are of two different genres. Each with his own singing styles. They cannot be bracketed together.

I too feel the same way ! Both the singers had distinctive vice and style of singing and were accomplished like all the singers were during those days.They were all special...

A rich baritone voice of Hemant and a mellifluous and melodious tone of Manna dey are two different traits which together enriched the filmy music of yesteryears.

During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

True. He has raised himself to suit any mood and emotion that warrants for the situation with his impeccable tonal variations.

Manna dey never had any ego issues where singing for smaller heroes was concerned and we can see him singing for all....His singing never varies and his songs irrespective of who they are picturised on went on to become very popular with his fans..

I prefer Hemant Kumar, but many songs which he sangs is still with my Galaxy device has been treat to listen. He will live in these songs among fans.

Manna Dey and Hemant Kumar are of two different genres. Each with his own singing styles. They cannot be bracketed together.

I too feel the same way ! Both the singers had distinctive vice and style of singing and were accomplished like all the singers were during those days.They were all special...

A rich baritone voice of Hemant and a mellifluous and melodious tone of Manna dey are two different traits which together enriched the filmy music of yesteryears.

Although they have not sung any songs together , they have done so in Benagali films.Manna dey sang the maximum number of songs with Mohammad Rafi among the male singers and with Lata M among the female singers

During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

True. He has raised himself to suit any mood and emotion that warrants for the situation with his impeccable tonal variations.

Manna dey never had any ego issues where singing for smaller heroes was concerned and we can see him singing for all....His singing never varies and his songs irrespective of who they are picturised on went on to become very popular with his fans..

I prefer Hemant Kumar, but many songs which he sangs is still with my Galaxy device has been treat to listen. He will live in these songs among fans.

Manna Dey and Hemant Kumar are of two different genres. Each with his own singing styles. They cannot be bracketed together.

I too feel the same way ! Both the singers had distinctive vice and style of singing and were accomplished like all the singers were during those days.They were all special...

A rich baritone voice of Hemant and a mellifluous and melodious tone of Manna dey are two different traits which together enriched the filmy music of yesteryears.

Although they have not sung any songs together , they have done so in Benagali films.Manna dey sang the maximum number of songs with Mohammad Rafi among the male singers and with Lata M among the female singers

I remember "Mama O Mama " sung by Manna dey and Rafi in Parvarish. And I think there is one in Kalpana also

During the golden era of music, when a song required a high level of vocal flexibility and classical punch, the natural choice was Manna Dey. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius.

True. He has raised himself to suit any mood and emotion that warrants for the situation with his impeccable tonal variations.

Manna dey never had any ego issues where singing for smaller heroes was concerned and we can see him singing for all....His singing never varies and his songs irrespective of who they are picturised on went on to become very popular with his fans..

I prefer Hemant Kumar, but many songs which he sangs is still with my Galaxy device has been treat to listen. He will live in these songs among fans.

Manna Dey and Hemant Kumar are of two different genres. Each with his own singing styles. They cannot be bracketed together.

I too feel the same way ! Both the singers had distinctive vice and style of singing and were accomplished like all the singers were during those days.They were all special...

A rich baritone voice of Hemant and a mellifluous and melodious tone of Manna dey are two different traits which together enriched the filmy music of yesteryears.

Although they have not sung any songs together , they have done so in Benagali films.Manna dey sang the maximum number of songs with Mohammad Rafi among the male singers and with Lata M among the female singers

I remember "Mama O Mama " sung by Manna dey and Rafi in Parvarish. And I think there is one in Kalpana also

Tu hi mera prem devta is from Kalpana, together they have sung more than 100 songs together including many qawalis ..