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RARE PIX of Manna Dey

October 24, 2013 18:18 IST
Manna Dey and Sulochana

Manna Dey, who passed away on October 24, was one of the greatest singers of his time.

But at home, he was a very simple man. 

We take a sneak peek at the life and times of the iconic singer through these rare pictures posted on his official website.

In this picture, Manna Dey poses with his beloved wife Sulochana, against his trophy wall.

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On the beach

October 24, 2013 18:18 IST
Manna Dey

Very few celebrities would venture out on the crowded Juhu beach, in the western suburb of Mumbai.

Manna Dey, on the other hand, enjoys his horse ride on the beach.

Meet the family

October 24, 2013 18:18 IST
Manna Dey with his family

The Dey family -- mother Mahamaya Dey, brothers Prakash, Pranab and Pravash and sister Binapani -- with Manna Dey.

Dinner with Shuroma

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Dinner with Shuroma and family

Manna Dey enjoys a meal with older daughter Shuroma and her family and friends in the US.

Sumita's wedding

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Daughter Sumita's wedding

Manna Dey and his wife Sulochana attend their youngest daughter Sumita's wedding.

Singing lessons

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Manna Dey takes singing lessons

Manna Dey takes music lessons from paternal uncle Sangeetacharya Krishna Chandra Dey. Dey had once said that he was highly inspired by his uncle.

His Mumbai home

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Manna Dey

Manna Dey, at his residence Anandan in Mumbai.

Lunch time

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Manna Dey

Manna Dey enjoys his lunch at his residence in Bangaluru.