Playback Singer Suman Kalyanpur passes away at 89

Padma Bhushan recipient Suman Kalyanpur, who is known for her songs in the Hindi and Marathi film industry, passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday and was mourned nationally and by colleagues in the industry.Suman Kalyanpur lent her vocals to timeless classics such as ‘Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche’ and ‘Naa Naa Karte Pyar Tumhin Se Kar Baithe’. Her voice was often mistaken for that of Lata Mangeshkar’s.
NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar took to X (formerly Twitter) and called the loss 'extremely heartbreaking'. She is a Padma Bhushan winner. He wrote, "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. "Her immortal songs in Hindi, Marathi, and numerous other regional languages have reigned supreme over the emotional realms of generations. With her demise, an era of gold in the realm of Indian classical and light music has drawn the curtain. I offer my heartfelt tribute to her and extend my condolences to her family." Union Minister Kiren Rijeju said,"Deeply saddened by the passing of Suman Kalyanpur, a legendary voice who defined an era. Her melodious voice always touched my heart & soul."

Deeply saddened by the passing of Suman Kalyanpur, a legendary voice who defined an era. Her melodious voice always touched my heart & soul.
My heartfelt condolences to the family, and the entire music fraternity. I pray for her departed soul. Om Shanti #RIP #SumanKalyanpur pic.twitter.com/eaAA8ZD2Ax

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 31, 2026

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.  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called the demise of Suman Kalyanpur “heartbreaking”, describing it as a “great loss to the Indian music world.”