Suman Kalyanpur (1937-2026) | The Silken Voice of Hindi Cinema, Falls Silent
Tributes poured in from politicians and fellow artists as the Padma Bhushan awardee was remembered for decades of Hindi and Marathi hits.
- Veteran playback singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Suman Kalyanpur passed away at 89 on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her Lokhandwala residence due to age-related issues.
- Over seven decades, Kalyanpur enriched Indian music with thousands of songs in Hindi, Marathi, and regional languages, prompting NCP leader Sharad Pawar to describe her death as ending an "era of gold."
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called the death a "great loss" to the music world, while Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised her "candid, pure, and sattvic notes."
- Last rites will be held Monday at the Pawan Hans crematorium between 11:30 am and 12 pm; Kalyanpur is survived by her daughter, Charu.
- The Government of India honored Kalyanpur with the Padma Bhushan in 2023, and her immortal tracks like "Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche" remain widely popular across generations.
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Suman Kalyan was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023 for her film singing. But she rarely gets credit for the courage she maintained for three decades despite comparisons to Lata Mangeshkar. Imagine the feeling of singing, and someone else getting the praise.
Playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passes away at 89; Nitin Gadkari, Eknath Shinde pay tribute
Padma Bhushan Suman Kalyanpur, who is known for her songs in the Hindi and Marathi film industry, passed away at the age of 89. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other ministers paid tribute to the veteran singer and remembered her contribution to Indian music.
Times of India
NewsDrumSinger Suman Kalyanpur dies at 89
Beloved singer Suman Kalyanpur, whose enchanting voice echoed through the 1960s and 1970s, has passed away at the age of 89. She slipped away quietly in her home on Sunday evening, succumbing to age-related ailments. A true legend, she captivated audiences with her multilingual songs and shared the stage with icons like Lata Mangeshkar.
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