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Manna Dey's death anniversary today

Published : Saturday, 24 October, 2026 at 10:42 AM

Observer Online Report

Today marks the 13th death anniversary of Manna Dey, the legendary artist of Bengali music.

He breathed his last on this day in 2013 while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bengaluru, India, at the age of 94. Even after 13 long years, the maestro continues to live on in the hearts of listeners through countless timeless songs.

Manna Dey's distinctive voice forged a deep emotional bond with Bengalis, famously embodied in the track "Coffee Houser Sei Addata Aj Aar Nei" (The Old Coffee House Adda Is No More). Released in 1983, the song captures the essence of friends gathering, the diverse turns of life, and memories of days gone by. Traversing the passage of time, the song remains a familiar refuge for Bengali nostalgia, inextricably linked with Kolkata’s historic Coffee House.

Beyond the iconic "Coffee House," Manna Dey enriched Bengali music with numerous other masterpieces, including "Sobai To Sukhi Hote Chay" (Everyone Wants to Be Happy), "Khub Jante Icchhe Kore" (I Am Very Curious to Know), "Se Amar Chhoto Bon" (She Is My Younger Sister), and "Ami Srisri Bhajohari Manna". He possessed an extraordinary capacity to encapsulate diverse emotions in his voice-spanning love, separation, affection, and the trials of life.

In addition to Bengali, Manna Dey left a distinctive imprint on Hindi music. Backed by a strong foundation in classical music, he demonstrated exceptional skill in raag-based tracks, romantic melodies, and diverse cinematic songs. His renditions such as "Puchho Na Kaise", "Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen", and "Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli" remain widely acclaimed as significant creations of his musical career.

Manna Dey’s demise left an irreplaceable void in Bengali music. Yet, his songs echo back during intimate addas, quiet moments of solitude, or whenever one reminisces about loved ones. Transcending his physical absence, his voice continues to evoke the stories of life, love, and memories of a bygone era.

-MT

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