Suman Kalyanpur death: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Shinde pay tributes to playback singer

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde paid tributes to veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur following her demise on SundayCM Fadnavis described her passing as the silencing of a ldquodivine and melodious voicerdquo that enriched Indian music for more than six decadesIn his condolence message Fadnavis said that Kalyanpurrsquos sweet and classically trained voice left an indelible mark on generations of music lovers Her songs played a significant role in shaping the musical landscape of the 1950s and 1960s making her one of the most respected playback singers of her timeHe noted that although she initially studied fine arts her true calling was music where she went on to build an extraordinary career spanning several decadesFadnavis highlighted that Kalyanpur was not only admired in Marathi music but also earned recognition through her work in Hindi Bengali Odia and several other Indian languagesBorn in Dhaka then part of undivided India she later made Mumbai her home and became one of the most celebrated voices in Indian cinema and devotional musicLegacy will live onThe Chief Minister said Kalyanpurrsquos contributions through playback singing devotional songs and emotional melodies greatly enriched Indian music He added that her timeless songs would continue to inspire listeners and preserve her legacy for generations to comeFadnavis described her as a humble and graceful personality whose absence would be deeply felt by the artistic community and her countless admirersExpressing his sympathy to the Kalyanpur family and her vast fan base the Chief Minister said the country had lost not only a gifted singer but also a dedicated artist whose work would remain immortal in Indian musical historyIndian music has lost one of its most melodious voices ShindeDeputy CM Eknath Shinde expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Suman Kalyanpur describing her death as a major loss to Indian musicIn his condolence message Shinde said that with Kalyanpurs demise the ldquoflower of music has witheredrdquo leaving behind an irreplaceable void in the countrys cultural and musical landscapePaying tribute to her remarkable musical journey Shinde said Suman Kalyanpur represented a golden era of Indian light and film music With her sweet soulful and expressive voice she immortalised thousands of songs in Marathi Hindi and several other languagesHe said her voice carried a unique purity and emotional depth that touched the hearts of listeners across generationsEknath Shinde recalled some of Kalyanpurrsquos most loved songs including Shabdavachun Kalale Sare Tuch Sukhacha Sagar Ketkichya Bani Tithe and Pakhara Ja Re Ja which continue to be cherished by music loversHe also praised her contributions to devotional music and traditional Koli folk songs noting that her melodies remain as fresh and relevant today as when they were first recordedA legacy built on talent and dedicationThe Deputy Chief Minister noted that Kalyanpur achieved extraordinary success through her own talent hard work and dedication despite not coming from a formal musical backgroundHe said her contribution to Indian music was recognised nationally when she was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award