5 must-listen songs of Sandhya Mukhopadhyay

Gitashree Sandhya Mukhopadhyay passed away earlier today, after suffering from a heart attack. She was 90.

In her illustrious career of over 7 decades, she lent her voice to some of the finest classical songs, and tracks for films as well.

The legendary singer sang for Bengali and Hindi films, and her duets with eminent singer Hemanta Mukherjee are beloved by many.

We look back at five of her most memorable songs.

Ei Poth Jodi Na Shesh Hoy

This iconic track, picturised on eminent artistes Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen, is from the 1961 film, "Saptapadi". Hemanta Mukhopadhyay apart from composing the song also lent his voice to it. The lyrics are written by Gauriprasanna Mazumder.

E Shudhu Ganer Din

This song from the film "Pothe Holo Deri" is beautifully sung by the Gitashree. The film was released in 1979.

Robin Chatterjee directed the music, while Gauriprasanna Mazumder penned the song, picturised on noted actress Suchitra Sen.

Ami Tar Chholonay

This song, originally voiced by Sandhya Mukhopadhyay, has been remade several times. It is from the film "Ki Kori Sajani".

Bol Papihe Bol

This is another classical number by Sandhya Mukhopadhyay.

A version of this song was also sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar.

It is originally from the film 1951 film "Tarana", starring Dilip Kumar and Madhubala. The song is composed by Anil Khrishna Biswas and penned by Prem Dhawan.

Ay Brishti Jhepe

This song, originally a famous children's rhyme, was voiced by Sandhya Mukhopadhyay. Composed and written by Salil Chowdhury, it is from the album "R Dekona Shei Modhunamey".