Mahendra Kapoor sang many hit songs of yesteryears most
notable being those for B.R.Films (Dhool Ka Phool, Gumrah, Waqt,
Hamraaz etc.) and for actor/producer Manoj Kumar (Upkaar, Purab
Aur Paschim etc.)
The great Living Legend Manna Dey's real name was Prabodhchandra Dey. He did his graduation from Vidyasagar College, Calcutta. He had to make a choice of profession between a barrister and a playback singer. He had his uncle who was a popular singer at that time. His uncle guided him which turned Prabodhchandra to Manna
Dey.
