Dey was born and brought up in Mumbai.[8] When she was born, her parents were struggling to make ends meet, as her father worked as a session musician. He noticed his daughter's musical talent before she turned three and began to nurture it. Dey received her first bass guitar when she was nine or ten.[9][3]
She proved to be a prodigy, giving performances from the age of 11. Her talent was noticed by her father's friend Ranjit Barot, who took her on his band's tours. She was also mentored by jazz exponent Louis Banks.[10]
In 2024, she was invited to join Smith's new band.[20][21]
Personal life
Dey speaks Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, and English.[8] She was married to saxophonist Mark Hartsuch.[22] In November 2024, the couple announced that they had divorced.[23]
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