Suman Kalyanpur
Voice that defined an era silenced: Singer Suman Kalyanpur dies at 89
Veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur, renowned for her soulful voice and distinguished playback singing career, passed away on Sunday due to age-related health complications. She was 89.
She had recorded songs across multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Angika, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani, Odia, and Punjabi, showcasing her remarkable versatility.
Her voice was often compared to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, with many listeners noting the striking similarity in their tonal quality and texture.
Born on January 28, 1937, in Dhaka (then British India), her family relocated to Mumbai in 1943, where she later received formal musical training and went on to build a celebrated career in playback singing.
Some of her most popular songs include Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche, Na Na Karte Pyar Tumhin Se, and Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye, which continue to remain cherished classics.
ज्येष्ठ पार्श्वगायिका सुमन कल्याणपूर यांच्या निधनाचे वृत्त अत्यंत दुःखद आहे. आपल्या मधुर, सुरेल आणि भावस्पर्शी आवाजाने त्यांनी भारतीय संगीतविश्व समृद्ध केलं. हिंदी, मराठीसह अनेक प्रादेशिक भाषांतील त्यांच्या अजरामर गीतांनी अनेक पिढ्यांच्या भावविश्वावर अधिराज्य गाजवलं.
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) May 31, 2026
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Paying tribute to her, politician Sharad Pawar wrote on X: “The news of the passing of veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur is extremely heartbreaking. With her sweet, melodious, and soul-stirring voice, she enriched the world of Indian music. Her immortal songs in Hindi, Marathi, and numerous other regional languages have reigned supreme over the emotional realms of generations.”
He further added: “With her demise, an era of golden music has drawn to a close. I offer my heartfelt tribute to her and extend my condolences to her family.”
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