GUWAHATI, June 1: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday condoled the death of singer Suman Kalyanpur and said her songs were a cherished part of the golden era of Indian music.
Kalyanpur died in Mumbai on Sunday due to old age-related issues. She was 89.
“‘Na tum hamein jaano, na hum tumhe jaane’, yet generations came to know and love Suman Kalyanpur ji through her timeless melodies,” Sarma said in a post on X.
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‘‘I’m deeply saddened by her passing. Her songs were a cherished part of the golden era of Indian music, bringing joy and nostalgia to millions,’’ he said.
Though an era comes to a close, her melodies will continue to live on, the CM added.
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. (PTI)
