Letters To The Editor
'The legend never dies'
This is in response to Pallab Bhattacharya's tribute to Manna Dey published on October 25. It is futile to discuss the greatness of Manna Dey because all are well-acquainted with the genius of the just departed legend. Though there is no dearth of great singers in Kolkata or India, it was Dey who used to appeal to my heart the most. Though this writer does not have a sister, Dey, through the soulful rendition of 'Shey aamar chhoto bon', has managed to enlighten me about the unbearable pain a memory-stricken brother suffers when his little sister is no more. Despite myself being a strict opponent of 'adda' culture, Dey's 'Coffee house er shei addata aaj aar nei' helps me to take a philosophical view of life where characters come and go but the show still goes on. Though the lyricists and music directors of these songs deserve their credit, still how could those songs manage to touch our heart without the passion of Manna Dey?
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