Legendary playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passes away at 89; tributes pour in from across India
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- •Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur died at her Mumbai residence on May 31, 2026, at the age of 89 due to age-related issues.
- •She began her career in 1954 with films like *Shukrachi Chandni* and *Mangu* and sang in multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali and Odia.
- •Known for hits such as *Aajkal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche*, *Na Na Karte Pyar*, *Parbaton Ke Pedon Par* and *Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye*, she also collaborated with Mohammed Rafi.
- •Maharashtra leaders Sharad Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis led tributes, praising her immortal voice and contributions to Indian music.
Veteran Indian playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, renowned for her velvety voice and timeless melodies across Hindi, Marathi and several regional languages, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was 89 years old. Her death, attributed to age-related issues, was confirmed by close associates and family members, marking another major loss to India’s music fraternity just weeks after the passing of legendary singer Asha Bhosle.
Suman Kalyanpur breathed her last at her residence in Lokhandwala, Mumbai, around 8 pm. Mangala Khadilkar, author of the Marathi biography *Suman Sugandh* and a close friend, told PTI she passed away peacefully while listening to her own songs in her final days. Her daughter, Charu Agny, survives her.
