Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, one of the most celebrated voices in Indian music, passed away on Sunday evening at her residence in Mumbai due to age-related ailments. She was 89.
According to author and close associate Mangala Khadilkar, Kalyanpur passed away peacefully around 8 pm at her Lokhandwala residence due to old age. Khadilkar told PTI that the veteran singer had spent her final days listening to her own songs. Mangala Khadilkar, authored the acclaimed Marathi biography ‘Suman Sugandh’ on the singer.
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Kalyanpur leaves behind a rich musical legacy spanning more than six decades. Renowned for her melodious voice and classical finesse, she carved a unique place for herself in Indian playback music with timeless hits such as “Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche”, “Na Na Karte Pyar Tumhin Se”, “Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye”, and several other memorable songs. Her Marathi classics, including “Ketakichya Bani Tithe”, “Sang Kadhi Kalnar Tula” and “Nimbonyachya Jhadamaghe”, continue to be cherished by generations of music lovers.
The Padma Bhushan awardee sang timeless melodies in Marathi, Hindi and several regional languages, earning admiration for the purity and emotional depth of her voice. Born in Dhaka in undivided India and later settling in Mumbai, she became one of the most respected playback singers of her era.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described her death as the loss of a divine voice that enriched India’s musical heritage. He said Kalyanpur’s contribution to Marathi, Hindi, Bengali and Odia music was immense and that her timeless songs would continue to live in the hearts of listeners. While her immortal melodies would remain forever, the absence of the gentle and graceful singer would always be felt, he said.
Fadnavis also posted a photo of the singer along with him.
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said Kalyanpur’s passing marked the end of a golden chapter in Indian classical and light music. He remembered her as an artiste whose soulful and emotionally moving voice captivated generations and left a lasting imprint on India’s musical landscape.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Indian music world had suffered a great loss with the passing of the legendary singer. Calling her a symbol of a golden era of Indian light classical and film music, he said her voice immortalised thousands of songs and touched the hearts of listeners across languages. He added that her devotional and Koli songs remain as fresh and relevant today as ever.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also expressed deep sorrow over her demise, calling it an irreparable loss to Indian music. He said Kalyanpur’s unparalleled contribution to the industry would continue to inspire generations and offered condolences to her family and admirers.
The passing of Suman Kalyanpur marks the end of an era in Indian music, but her timeless melodies will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
