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In fact, whenever composers used to have a great classical composition in their minds, they would invariably take Manna Dey.

Mention of this great singer immediately brings into mind such unforgettable classical-based melodies as Bhai bhanjana, Sur na saje, Pucho na keise maine, Chham Chham baje re payaliya. Later he migrated to Mumbai to gain foothold in Hindi cinema. He received his initial training under his legendary uncle Krishna Dey. Manna Dey, the "Classical Pop Singer" of Indian Cinema, who could have been a great classical singer in his own right, was born in Kolkata, Bengal.