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Birth Details –

Place – Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India

Date of Birth – 28 January 1937

Zodiac Sign – Aquarius

Marital Status – Married

Nationality – Indian



Suman Kalyanpur Life Story in English Pdf

Suman Kalyanpur Biography in English

Physical Appearance –

Eye Color – Black

Hair Color – Black

Family –

Mother  – Seeta Hemmady

Father  – Shankar Rao Hemadi

Sister – Shyama Hemmady

Husband – Ramanand Kalyanpur

Daughter – Charul Agni

Education –

Suman had always been interested in painting and music. After completing schooling from Mumbai’s famed St. Columba High School, she got admission in the prestigious Sir J. J. School of Arts for further studies in painting.

Teacher  – Pandit Keshav Rao Bhole.

Personal life-

Early life-

Suman Kalyanpur was born as Suman Hemmadi .

Suman Kalyanpur’s father Shankar Rao Hemadi hailed from a Saraswat Brahmin family belonging to Mangalore.

Apart from father and mother Seeta Hemmadi, there were 5 daughters and one son in the family with Suman being the eldest among her siblings.

In 1943, her family moved to Mumbai, where she received her musical training.

Suman had always been interested in painting and music.

she started learning classical vocal from Pune’s Prabhat Films’ music director and a close family friend, Pandit Keshav Rao Bhole.

Suman’s younger sister Shyama Hemmady was also a singer.

Married life –

Suman Hemmady married a Mumbai-based businessman Ramanand Kalyanpur in the 1958 and thus, became Suman Kalyanpur from Suman Hemmady.

He accompanied her for every recording session after her marriage. She has a daughter named Charul Agni who is settled in the United States after marriage.

Her grand daughter Aaishanni Agny returned to India and opened an NGO in Mumbai in her grand mother’s name.

Career –

According to Suman, “Everybody at home had an inclination towards arts and music but public performances were strictly prohibited.

Still, I could not say ‘no’ to an offer to sing for the All India Radio in 1952.

This was my first public performance after which I got a chance to sing for the Marathi film Shukrachi Chandni released in the year 1953.

Since ‘’Darwaza’’ released first, it is generally believed to be Suman Kalyanpur’s first Hindi film.

Suman Kalyanpur’s first film song was a duet with Talat Mahmood in Darwaza (1954).

Kalyanpur provided playback singing for –

  • 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)
  • Pakeezah (1971).

She sang for composers –

  • Shankar Jaikishan
  • Roshan
  • Madan Mohan
  • S. D. Burman
  • N Datta
  • Hemant Kumar
  • Chitragupta
  • Naushad
  • S. N. Tripathi
  • Ghulam Mohammed
  • Kalyanji Anandji
  • Laxmikant–Pyarelal

She has sung over 740 movie and non-movie songs. She sang over 140 duets with Rafi in the 1960s.

Suman’s first song in Marathi was the super-hit “Bhaatuklichaa Khel Maandila” for Vasant Prabhu, for the film PasantAaheMulgi.

She recorded some popular duets with male singers –

  • Mohammed Rafi
  • Manna Dey
  • Mukesh
  • Talat Mahmood
  • Hemant Kumar

 Some of her memorable duets with Rafi are –

  • Aajkal Tere Mere Pyaar KeCharche
  • Na Na Karte Pyaar
  • Tumse O Hasina
  • Rahen Na Rahen Hum
  • ParbatonKe Pedon Par Shaam Ka Basera He
  • Ajahuna Aye Balama
  • TumanePukaraAur Hum Chale Aye
  • Bad MuddatKe Yeh GhadiAyee
  • Mujhe Yeh Bhool Na
  • Dil Ne PhirYaad Kiya
  • TujhkoDilbari Ki Kasam
  • Chand Takata Hai Idhar

Similarity of voice with Lata Mangeshkar

Suman Kalyanpur’s voice was very similar to the singer, Lata Mangeshkar.

Many of her songs are indistinguishable from Lata’s style, because she sung with a quality comparable to Lata.

When Lata was not available for recording, or if the producers could not afford her rate of Rs 100 per song, the song used to be sung by Kalyanpur.

During the similar period, Lata had refused to sing with Rafi over royalty issues and those songs were recorded by Kalyanpur with Rafi.

She sang over 140 duets with Rafi in this period.

Awards –

  • Sur Sringar Samsad
  • Lata Mangeshkar Award 2009 by the Maharashtra government
  • Ga Di Ma Award by Ga Di Ma Pratishthan
  • Mirchi Music Awards 2022 – Lifetime Achievement

Notable songs

Suman Kalyanpur Hindi songs

  • Sathi Mere Sathi (Veerana)
  • Na Tum Hamen Jano (Baat Ek Raat Ki)
  • Chhodo, Chhodo Mori Baiyann (Miya Biwi Razi)
  • Dil Gham Se Jal Raha (Shama)
  • Yun Hi Dil Ne Chaha Tha (Dil Hi To Hai)
  • Bujha Diye Hain (Shagoon)
  • Mere Sang Ga(Janwar)
  • Mere Mehboob Na Ja(Noor Mahal)
  • Zindagi imtehan leti hai (Naseeb)
  • Jo Ham Pe Guzarti Hai (Mohabbat Isko Kehten Hain)
  • Sharabi Sharabi Yeh Sawan Ka Mausam(Noor Jehan)
  • Behena Ne Bhai Ki Kalai Main(Resham Ki Dori
  • Dil Ek Mandir Hai (Dil Ek Mandir)
  • Aajkal Tere Mere Pyaar KeCharche (Brahmachari)
  • Aansoo ki ek boondhoon  main (Ek Paheli)
  • Mera PyarBhi Tu Hai Yeh Bahar Bhi Tu Hai(Saathi)
  • Na Na Karte Pyar(Jab JabPhoolKhile)
  • Zindagi zulm sahi ( shagun)

Suman Kalyanpur Marathi songs

  • Rimjhhim Jharati Shrāwan Dhara
  • Shabda Shabda JapunThhewa
  • Re Kshanichya Sangateene Mi Ashi Bharawale
  • Keshava Madhava Tuzya Namat Re Godawa
  • Omkar Pradhan Roop Ganeshache
  • Jethe Sagara Dharanee Milate
  • Bhaktichya Phulancha Goad To Suwas
  • Navika Re Vara Vahe Re
  • Ketakichya Banee Tethe Nachala Ga Mor
  • Yaa Laad kya Mulino
  • Samadhi Gheunjayeednyandev
  • Mrudul Karani Chhedit Tara
  • Savalya Vitthala Tujhya Dari Aale
  • Saang kadhi kalnar tula bhav majhya manat la
  • Nimbonichya zada mage

Suman Kalyanpur Bengali songs

  • Ronger Basore
  • Ei Chadro Mollikate
  • Durashar Baluchare
  • Mone Karo Aami Nei
  • Sudhu Swapno Niye
  • Kande Keno Mon
  • Tomar Aakash Theke
  • Badoler Madol Baje Guruguru
  • Aamar Swapno Dekhar Duti Nayon
  • Aakash Ajana Tobu
  • Payer Chinho Niye
  • Dulchere Mon
  • Byatha Hoye Keno Phire Ele Bondhua
  • Bhabis Ne Re Kandhchi Bosey
  • Ekhane Okhane Jekhane Sekhane
  • Dure theko na aaro aaro kache eso

Suman Kalyanpur Kannada songs

  • Odanadi Bekendu
  • Hani Hani Heeri Thani Hareya
  • Thallana Nooru bage

Suman Kalyanpur Assamese Song

  • Oi Oi Akash Xubo

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Question Related to Suman Kalyanpur

What is the Date of Birth And Place of Suman Kalyanpur ?

28 January 1937 ,Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India

What are the Famous songs of Suman Kalyanpur ?

Sathi Mere Sathi (Veerana)
Na Tum Hamen Jano (Baat Ek Raat Ki)
Chhodo, Chhodo Mori Baiyann (Miya Biwi Razi)
Dil Gham Se Jal Raha (Shama)
Yun Hi Dil Ne Chaha Tha (Dil Hi To Hai)
Bujha Diye Hain (Shagoon)
Mere Sang Ga(Janwar)
Mere Mehboob Na Ja(Noor Mahal)
Zindagi imtehan leti hai (Naseeb)
Jo Ham Pe Guzarti Hai (Mohabbat Isko Kehten Hain)
Sharabi Sharabi Yeh Sawan Ka Mausam(Noor Jehan)
Behena Ne Bhai Ki Kalai Main(Resham Ki Dori
Dil Ek Mandir Hai (Dil Ek Mandir)
Aajkal Tere Mere Pyaar KeCharche (Brahmachari)
Aansoo ki ek boondhoon  main (Ek Paheli)
Mera PyarBhi Tu Hai Yeh Bahar Bhi Tu Hai(Saathi)
Na Na Karte Pyar(Jab JabPhoolKhile)
Zindagi zulm sahi ( shagun)

What is the name of Suman Kalyanpur Father And Mother ?

Shankar Rao Hemadi,Seeta Hemmady

What are name of Suman Kalyanpur Sister?

Shyama Hemmady

Who is Suman Kalyanpur Husband ?

Ramanand Kalyanpur

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