Hrishitaa Bhatt To Host Special Episodes On Manna Dey’s Music On Doordarshan’s Rangoli
The actress returns to the popular musical show featuring iconic singer's memorable hits
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Bollywood actress Hrishitaa Bhatt will host a series of special episodes dedicated to legendary singer Manna Dey on Doordarshan’s iconic music show Rangoli. The episodes promise to showcase the versatile singer’s experimental approach to Bollywood music along with fascinating stories from his illustrious career.
The announcement came through Doordarshan Rangoli’s official Instagram handle, which shared the details about the upcoming series. The post was captioned in Hindi, which translates to: “Friends, this week… Don’t miss watching the excellent songs of the great singer Manna Dey ji, who experimented with different styles in Bollywood music, and interesting stories related to him… #Rangoli.”
The show will be aired on Doordarshan National, India’s public service broadcaster, every Sunday (until the special ends) at 8AM and 7:30PM, with repeat telecasts on the following Saturdays at 10PM.
Celebrating A Musical Legend
Manna Dey, whose full name was Prabodh Chandra Dey, remains one of India’s most respected playback singers. Known for his versatility and classical training, Dey brought a unique experimental approach to film music that set him apart from his contemporaries. His career spanned over five decades with thousands of recorded songs across multiple Indian languages.
Some of Manna Dey’s most memorable hits include “Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen” from Waqt, “Poocho Na Kaise Maine Rain Bitayi” from Meri Surat Teri Ankhen, and the classical masterpiece “Ketaki Gulab Juhi” from Basant Bahar, where he famously sang a jugalbandi with Bhimsen Joshi.
The special episodes will likely feature these iconic songs alongside lesser-known gems and interesting anecdotes about the singer’s life and creative process.
Rangoli: A Cultural Institution
Rangoli is one of Doordarshan’s longest-running musical shows that has maintained its popularity over decades. The program showcases Indian film music through a curated selection of songs along with interesting trivia and stories from behind the scenes. The show has been a weekend staple for music lovers across generations and continues to celebrate the rich heritage of Indian film music.
For fans of classic Bollywood music, this upcoming episode offers a wonderful opportunity to revisit Manna Dey’s timeless contributions to Indian cinema through the lens of Bhatt’s presentation.
The post aims to attract viewers who appreciate classic Indian film music and the legacy of legendary singers like Manna Dey.
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