Manna Dey hospitalised
India's legendary singer Manna Dey has been hospitalized in
Bangalore with a severe chest infection, according to a report by Times
of India, reports bdnews24.com.
He was being treated at a private nursing home.
The
94-year old legend fell ill a few days ago just when he was preparing
to record songs in memory of his wife about 20 days ago.
He has been
receiving medical attention at his home in Bangalore's Kalyan Nagar but
was moved to a hospital when his condition worsened.
West Bengal
chief minister Mamata Banerjee visited the veteran singer on his
birthday on May 1, presented him with the government's Vishesh
Maha-Sangeet Samman and requested him to return to his native West
Bengal.
The artists told Banerjee he wants to return to Kolkata
despite his failing health to record a few songs in memory of his wife,
Sulochona.
Born in 1919 and named Probodh Chandra Dey by his family,
the singer became known famous as "Manna" , singing in both Hindi and
Bangla for films in both languages .
His "Coffee Houser Sei Adda ta aaj aar nei" was on the lips of almost every Bengali of his generation.
Later he also sang in Gujarati and Marathi and became a living legend.
Manna Dey has received numerous state honours and awards for his invaluable contribution in music.
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