Legendary Playback Singer Suman Kalyanpur Passes Away
The death of Suman Kalyanpur, a Padma Bhushan-winning playback singer, was mourned by prominent figures like Nitin Gadkari, Eknath Shinde, and Sharad Pawar. Kalyanpur's contributions to Indian music, including timeless duets with Lata Mangeshkar, are celebrated as she leaves an indelible mark.
Highlights
- •Suman Kalyanpur passed away at the age of 89.
- •Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described her passing as a 'great loss to Indian music.'
- •Eknath Shinde called her songs evergreen and expressed sadness over their demise.
- •Both Marathi and Hindi music have lost a legendary voice, celebrated for timeless duets and contributions.
Late Padma Bhushan honoree Suman Kalyanpur, a celebrated playback singer and senior voice from the Hindi and Marathi film industries, bid her final farewell at the age of 89. The news has shaken the Indian music community deeply, as is evident by the myriad tributes.
Heartfelt Tributes
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways acknowledged Suman Kalyanpur's demise through their official social media handle, X. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed his sorrow in profound words, describing the departure as 'heartbreaking' and a 'great loss to Indian music.'
Other prominent tributes came from the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, who called Suman Kalyanpur's songs evergreen. His statement reads: 'With her candid, pure, and sattvic notes that restored sanctity to music, the sad demise of the senior and supreme singer Suman Kalyanpur has snapped a melodious thread that connected two generations of music lovers…'
Sharad Pawar, NCP-SCP chief, also shared his anguish, noting: '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…'
Kalyanpur became a voice so emblematic that even her duets with legends like Lata Mangeshkar are remembered fondly. Her songs 'Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche' and 'Naa Naa Karte Pyar Tumhin Se Kar Baithe' left an indelible mark in the hearts of music aficionados across India.
Unparalleled Contribution
The Padma Bhushan awardee's impact on Indian cinema and classical music extends beyond Marathi. Her career spanned numerous languages, including Hindi, Gujarati, and Bengali. Kalyanpur's versatility is reflected in the songs she performed for both commercial and devotional purposes, enriching generations with her timeless voice.
