Singing Legend Manna Dey passes away

The bollywood singing legend Padhma Bhushan Manna Dey (Prabodh Chandra Dey) passed away in Bangalore on 24th October, 2013. The 94 year old master was admitted to the ICU in a Bengaluru hospital on 8th June after a chest infection gave rise to other complications. On 9th June, 2013 there were reports of his death, but the doctors put the rumours to rest by confirming that he was still alive and his situation was stable but critical, as the infection had led to other complications. He was later discharged on 5th July. Born in 1919 on calcutta, he started as a music assistant in 1942. He got his first whiff of public appreciation with songs of Ramrajya. “Upar gagan vishal” in Mashaal (1950) marked the first major break through for him. For his contribution to arts, the legend was honoured with Padma Sri in 1971 and Padhma Bhushan in 2005 by the Government of India. He was also conferred with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2007 and twice awarded National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He was conferred with in 1969 and 1971. He married Sulochana Kumaran from Kerala. They have two daughters Shuroma and Sumita. Sulochana died in Bengaluru on 18th January 2012, suffering from cancer. Manna Dey stayed in Kalyanagar, Bengaluru after spending more than fifty years in Mumbai. National Film Award: The National Film Awards is one of the most prominent film award ceremonies in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. Due to the national scale of the National Film Awards, it is considered the equivalent of the American Academy Awards. Dada Saheb Phalke Award: The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. The Award is given to a prominent personality from the Indian film industry, noted and respected for significant contributions to Indian cinema. Introduced in 1969, the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke, considered as the father of Indian cinema, award is given to recognise the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema and for distinguished contribution to the medium, its growth and promotion. A committee consisting eminent personalities from the Indian film industry is appointed to evaluate the award. The award for a particular year is given during the end of the following year along with the National Film Awards. The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a cash prize of Rs.10 Lakhs and a shawl. Padma Bhushan: The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. It is conferred by the President of India at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan sometime around March/ April. Padma Sri: Padma Shri or Padmashree is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. It is awarded by the Government of India

What: Legendery Bollywood singer passed away Who: Manna Dey When: 24th October 2013 Where: Bengaluru