What was Manna Dey's first honor from the Government of India?
Padma Bhushan
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Padma Vibhushan
Padma Shri
Answer
Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor of India, was bestowed upon Manna Dey in 1971 in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of music and his profound impact on Indian cinema. This prestigious honor marked the beginning of a series of accolades and acknowledgements that would come Dey's way, further cementing his status as one of the most revered and influential singers of his time.
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