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For which year was Manna Dey honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award ? |
2015 2019 2007 2001 |
2007 |
The correct answer is Option (3) - 2007 Manna Dey, the legendary Indian playback singer, was honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the year 2007. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest honor in Indian cinema, conferred by the Government of India for outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema. Manna Dey, whose real name was Prabodh Chandra Dey, was renowned for his versatile and melodious voice. He was one of the most prominent playback singers in the Indian film industry and lent his voice to thousands of songs in various languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Assamese. Throughout his illustrious career spanning several decades, Manna Dey mesmerized audiences with his exceptional vocal range, mastery over classical music, and ability to convey a wide range of emotions through his songs. He was known for his ability to sing in different styles and genres, from classical and semi-classical to folk and devotional music. |