New Delhi, Jun 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur, and said her melodious voice and soulful renditions enriched the country’s cultural world.
Kalyanpur, 89, passed away in Mumbai on Sunday due to old age-related issues.
“Anguished by the passing of the popular singer Suman Kalyanpur Ji. Her melodious voice and soulful renditions enriched our cultural world. Through her songs, she created a special place among music lovers and admirers of Indian cinema. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti,” Modi said in a post on X.
Kalyanpur gained popularity with her melodious voice between the 1960s and 1970s. She managed to create a niche for herself alongside the top singer of the time, Lata Mangeshkar.
Some of Kalyanpur’s popular songs are “Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche”, “Na Na Karte Pyar Tumhin Se”, “Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye” and many others.
