Veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur dies at 89

May 31, 2026

Veteran Indian playback singer Suman Kalyanpur died on Sunday evening at her Mumbai residence aged 89. Tributes have poured in from the music and political worlds.

Suman Kalyanpur was born on 28 January 1937 in Bhavani pur in undivided India now Bangladesh. She recorded more than 800 songs in Hindi Marathi and several other languages. Her popular tracks include Na Na Karte Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche and Tumne Pukara.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the country had lost a divine voice that enriched India's musical heritage for over six decades. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde described her passing as the end of a golden chapter in music.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said her death marked the end of a golden chapter in Indian classical and light music. Close sources said she died due to age-related issues.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X feature tributes praising Suman Kalyanpur's voice often likened to Lata Mangeshkar's, shock at the close of a musical era, notes on her rivalry with Lata and strong Marathi career, comparisons to other singers, and official condolences from leaders.

Just coming on here to mark the passing of Suman Kalyanpur, another great representative of modern Indian popular vocalism/playback singing.

While she had a bitter rivalry with Lata Mangeshkar, she had a distinguished career of her own, particularly in Marathi.

Om Shanti.

— Tennis dabbler/life enjoyer (@sangeetapremi) May 31, 2026

WHattt?? SUman Kalyanpur is no more? This is really a complete era ending.

— Life_in_askance (@imaginary4808) June 1, 2026

It's said lady singer Suman Kalyanpur is no more. She had great resemblance with Lata Mangeshkar in singing. In value, to me, she was a shade less than
Gita Dutt &
Asha Bhonsle.
All have to go.
Rest in peace Suman ji.

— Subhash Baru (@subhash_baru) June 1, 2026

RIP Suman kalyanpur 🙏

I could not tell her voice from Lata Mangeshkar’s

Neither could the radio stations

Neither could the connoisseurs

One of her fav ghazal renditions that have been in loop for the last 2 years pic.twitter.com/GZki54oqZH

— raga-learns-to-rock (@pnamblat) May 31, 2026

With her passing, the world of music has lost a divine soul. Suman Kalyanpur’s music is immortal and will continue to inspire generations to come. I pay my tributes to the departed soul and convey my deepest condolences to her family members in this hour of grief.

— Governor of Maharashtra (@maha_governor) May 31, 2026

Sources

• https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/story/indian-singer-suman-kalyanpur-passes-away-at-age-of-89-death-reason-ntc-drmt-dskc-2567098-2026-06-01
• https://www.aajtak.in/india/maharashtra/story/suman-kalyanpur-death-devendra-fadnavis-eknath-shinde-sharad-pawar-mourns-pays-tribute-ntc-drmt-dskc-2567100-2026-06-01
• https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/story/suman-kalyanpur-death-veteran-playback-singer-dies-at-89-in-mumbai-2920030-2026-06-01