Legendary Playback Singer Suman Kalyanpur Given Full State Honours in Mumbai Cremation
मुख्य बातें
- •Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur (91) was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai on October 6.
- •Emotional tributes included singing her iconic songs at Shivaji Park Crematorium.
- •She was born in 1932 and rose to fame in the 1950s, collaborating with top composers like S.D. Burman and O.P. Nayyar.
- •Received a gun salute from the Maharashtra government; minister Sudhir Mungantiwar attended the ceremony.
- •Survived by son Sameer Kalyanpur; family urges donations to support elderly artistes.
- •Her legacy includes timeless songs like "Man Re Tu Kahe Na Dheer Dhare" and "Tu Hi Re".
Mumbai, October 6 — The legendary playback singer Suman Kalyanpur was accorded full state honours during her cremation at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai on Saturday. The veteran artist, known for her soulful renditions in Hindi cinema, passed away on Friday at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness.
Family members, close friends, and a host of admirers gathered to pay their final respects as her mortal remains were consigned to flames. Among those present were several prominent figures from the music and film industry, who joined in singing some of her most iconic songs, turning the sombre moment into a heartfelt musical tribute. The emotional gathering reflected the deep impact Suman Kalyanpur had on generations of listeners.
