On Manna Dey's death anniversary, we look back at his top 10 evergreen songs which will regale generations to come
Updated On: 2019-05-01 01:01 PM IST
Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen: This masterpiece from Waqt was gone on to become a naughty expression of love among elderly couples.
Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli: Another gem from Manna Dey, the song from Anand picturised on Rajesh Khanna is as memorable as the film.
Ae Mere Pyaare Watan: The singer brought tears to the eyes with his soulful rendition of this patriotic number in Kabuliwala.
Ek Chatur Naar: The combination of Kishore Kumar and Dey in the legendary comedy Padosan is a laugh riot.
Yeh Dosti: Decades after the release of Sholay, the song remains the best ode to friendship that Bollywood has had to offer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jhanak Jhanak Tori Paaje Payaliya: The classical gem is from Mere Huzoor with mesmerising music from Shankar Jaikishan.