Manna Dey’s Life and Career One of the stalwarts in the Indian music industry, Manna Dey was born as Prabodh Chandra Dey on May 1, 1919, in Kolkata, India. From a young age, he was surrounded by a musical environment, which greatly influenced his future trajectory. His father, Purna Chandra Dey, and uncle, Sangeetacharya Krishna…
R.D. Burman Rahul Dev Burman, commonly revered as R.D. Burman or Pancham Da, was born on June 27, 1939. As the son of the esteemed composer Sachin Dev Burman, R.D. Burman was born into a family steeped in musical brilliance. His early life was profoundly influenced by his father, S.D. Burman, whose legacy in the…
Early Life and Background Born on June 4, 1946, in the vibrant city of Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam, often fondly known as SPB, commenced his journey in an environment brimming with cultural richness. His family background provided fertile ground from which his musical talent would eventually blossom. His father, S. P. Sambamurthy,…
Sistla Janaki, lauded as one of the most iconic voices in South Indian music Sistla Janaki, lauded as one of the most iconic voices in South Indian music, was born on April 23, 1938, in Pallapatla, a quaint village in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Her musical journey, deeply rooted in her early…
Asha Bhosle Asha Bhosle, born on September 8, 1933, in India’s Sangli area, is an iconic figure in the realm of Hindi music. Emerging from a lineage already steeped in musical heritage, she is the younger sister of the legendary Lata Mangeshkar. The familial bond between these two extraordinary vocalists not only contributed to their…
Mukesh’s Legacy Mukesh Chand Mathur, known to the world simply as Mukesh, was born on July 22, 1923, in Delhi, India. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Mukesh became one of the leading playback singers of Bollywood, widely recognized for his melancholic and soulful voice. He began his musical journey under the influence…
Lata Mangeshkar the legend Lata Mangeshkar, born on September 28, 1929, and passing away on February 6, 2022, holds an unparalleled position in the annals of Indian music. Revered as the ‘Nightingale of India,’ she left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and music that transcended generations. Beginning her career at a tender age, Mangeshkar’s…
