Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur has passed away on May 31, 2026, at the age of 89. She breathed her last at her residence in Mumbai. The Indian music world is mourning her loss, as countless admirers believe her passing marks the close of a cherished era of timeless melodies.
In one of her previous interviews, the late singer had emphasised on how her family did not approve of public performances before, despite having a strong inclination towards music. However, she did not say no to an offer to sing for the All India Radio in 1952. Then she sang for a Marathi film, Shukra Chi Chandni. It was released in 1953. She began singing in Hindi cinema with the 1954 film Mangu.
She sang for movies like Miyan Bibi Razi (1960), Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962), Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Dil Hi To Hai (1963), Shagoon (1964), Jahan Ara (1964), Sanjh Aur Savera (1964), Noor Jehan (1967), Saathi (1968) and Pakeezah (1971). She has worked with artistes like Shankar Jaikishan, Roshan, Madan Mohan Kohli, S. D. Burman, N Datta, Hemant Kumar, Chitragupta, Naushad, Nashad, S. N. Tripathi, Ghulam Mohammed, Kalyanji Anandji, Vasant Desai, Ravi Shankar Sharma, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Bulo C Rani and Usha Khanna.
Further updates about her last rites are awaited. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fans at this difficult hour.
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