SUMAN KALYANPUR

THank you Paresh. I always liked her voice.

The last song I heard from Suman Kalyanpur, was Na Jane Kaise, Pal mein Badal jaate Hai.. (That was Rina Roy, Jeetendra and Rishi kapoor's movie).

She is related to Sadhana Sargam. I had read somewhere that Suman Kalyanpur was one of the gurus from where she learnt music.

True music lovers have always valued and cherished the songs of Suman Kalyanpur. Suman hs sung an infinite variety of songs, be it the playful song of the carefree youth ('Aha Aha Aa Ye Suhana Safar..') or a song instigating the immovable depths of love ('Chale Ja Chale Ja Jahan Pyar Mile..') or a mischievous song based on a western tune ('Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche..') or a classical number ('Aajhu Na Aaye Baalam Sawan Beeta Jaye..').

Suman was born on January 26, 1937 in Dhaka (Bangla Desh). In 1943 her family shifted to Bombay. She received her musical training in Bombay itself. Before marriage Suman was known as Suman Hemadi, and, after getting married to a Bombay based businessman, she became Suman Kalyanpur, the name by which we all know her.

Once Talat Mahmood heard her voice in a musical concert. Getting highly impressed by her voice, he recommended her to his music recording company HMV. Suman got her first chance of giving playback in the film called 'Mangu', in 1954. She sang 'Koi Pukaare Dheere Se Tujhe.' under the baton of music director Mohd. Shafi. 'Mangu' had four other songs which were composed by O. P. Naiyyar. She gained recognition in the film world. But she was unfortunate that people found her voice very close to Lata Mangeshkar and it was said that she copies Lata. Dur to this disappointing fact, the senior film makers slunk away from her. But inspite of all this, the producers of anti Lata camp made her sing in their movies.

Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Shagun (1964), Dil Hi To Hai (1963), Jahaan Ara (1964), Sanjh Aur Savera (1964), Paakeejah (1971), Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962), Noor Jahan (1967) and Miyan Biwi Razi (1960) are some of the movies for which she gave her outstanding performance. Till the last decade Suman Kalyanpur thrilled her audiences with her stage performances and concerts. She also made many successful foreign tours and concerts.

Suman never got the attention she deserved from the film-makers as well us from the film-goers. She sang around 740 songs (approximately) and few non-film songs as well. Inspite of being neglected by many film-makers it was her talent that she sung with almost every noted music directors and co-singers. Some of her most popopular songs are: 'Na Tum Hamen Jano..' (Baat Ek Raat Ki), 'Chhodo Chhodo Mori Baiyan..' (Miya Biwi Raazi), 'Dil Gham Se Jal Raha..' (Shama), 'Yun Hi Dil Ne Chaha Tha..' (Dil Hi To Hai), 'Bujha Diye Hain..' (Shagun), 'Mere Sang Gaa..' (Janwar), 'Mere Mehboob Na Ja..' (Noor Mahal), ' Tum Agar Aa Sako To..' (Ek Saal Pehle), 'Jo Hum Pe Gujarti Hai' (Mohabbat Isko Kehten Hain) etc.

Hindi Song Lyrics by singer: Suman Kalyanpur

Hindi Movie Song Singer(s)
Dil Jhukaya Hai Toh RAFI, SUMAN KALYANPUR
joohee kee kalee meree laadalee SUMAN KALYANPUR
Thehriye Hosh Main Aao SUMAN KALYANPUR, MOHHAMAD RAFI
Zindagi imtihaan leti hai DR. AVASTHI, ANWAR, SUMAN KALYANPUR
Haan Maine Bhi Pyar Kiya MUKESH & SUMAN KALYANPUR
Na tum humen jaano SUMAN KALYANPUR, HEMANT KUMAR
Tum jo aao to pyaar aa jaaye MANNA DEY, SUMAN KALYANPUR
Naache Re Radha ASHA BHOSLE, SUMAN KALYANPUR, CHORUS
Naa Tum Hame Jaano SUMAN KALYANPUR - HEMANT KUMAR
na na na re na na SUMAN KALYANPURI, MINOO PURSHOTTAM
Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye SUMAN KALYANPUR, MOH. RAFI
Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche MOHAMMED RAFI & SUMAN KALYANPUR
Behna Ne Bhai Ki Kalaai Pe SUMAN KALYANPUR
Ajahuna Aaye Balama MOHD RAFI, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Thank you for the great post, Paresh. I always loved Suman Kalyanpur's voice but I wondered why didn't she get enough attention despite having such a beautiful voice and great singing capability. I have some CDs of hers which are duets with Sonu Nigam (remakes of Mohd. Rafi duets). At this age also, she is just superb. I feel bad for her that she didn't get as much as she deserved.

By the way, great to learn from her biography that she was born in Bangladesh 😊.

Originally posted by: mp_142

Hindi Song Lyrics by singer: Suman Kalyanpur

Hindi Movie Song Singer(s)
Dil Jhukaya Hai Toh RAFI, SUMAN KALYANPUR
joohee kee kalee meree laadalee SUMAN KALYANPUR
Thehriye Hosh Main Aao SUMAN KALYANPUR, MOHHAMAD RAFI
Zindagi imtihaan leti hai DR. AVASTHI, ANWAR, SUMAN KALYANPUR
Haan Maine Bhi Pyar Kiya MUKESH & SUMAN KALYANPUR
Na tum humen jaano SUMAN KALYANPUR, HEMANT KUMAR
Tum jo aao to pyaar aa jaaye MANNA DEY, SUMAN KALYANPUR
Naache Re Radha ASHA BHOSLE, SUMAN KALYANPUR, CHORUS
Naa Tum Hame Jaano SUMAN KALYANPUR - HEMANT KUMAR
na na na re na na SUMAN KALYANPURI, MINOO PURSHOTTAM
Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye SUMAN KALYANPUR, MOH. RAFI
Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche MOHAMMED RAFI & SUMAN KALYANPUR
Behna Ne Bhai Ki Kalaai Pe SUMAN KALYANPUR
Ajahuna Aaye Balama MOHD RAFI, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Some other good songs

Baad mudda ke yeh ghadi aayi, aap aye to zidagi ayee (Jahan Ara, Madan Mohan, with Rafi)

Dil-e-betaab ko sine se lagana hoga, aaj parada hai to kal samane ana hoga (Palaki, Naushad, with Rafi)

Julhi ki kali meri ladalee (Dil EK Mandir, SJ)

Mera pyar bhi tu hai, ye bahar bhi tu hai (Saathi, Naushad, with Mukesh)

Mere Mehboob na ja, aaj ki yeh raat na ja (Noor Mahal, Jani Babu?)

Parbatonke pedon par sham ka basera hai (Shagun, Khaiyyam, with Rafi))

Thaheriye hosh mein aaoo, to chale jaiyega (Mohabbat Isko Kehete hai, Khaiyyam, with Rafi)

Ye mausam rangin sama, thahar jara o jan-e-jan (Modern Girl, Ravi, with Mukesh)

Aapko humse bichhde hue, ek jamana bit gaya (Vishwas, KA, with Mukesh)

Thanks Paresh, Great post.

One of her song i like it a lot.

Hindi Movie: MOHABBAT ISE KEHTE HAIN
Singer(s): SUMAN KALYANPUR, MOHHAMAD RAFI



thhahareeye hosh mein aa loo, to chale jaaeeyegaa
aap ko dil mein bithhaa loo to chale jaaeeyegaa

kab talak raheeyegaa yoon door kee chaahat ban ke
dil mein aa jaaeeye, ikaraar-ye-mohabbat ban ke
apanee takadeer banaa loo, to chale jaaeeyegaa

muz ko ikaraar-ye-mohabbat se hayaa aatee hain
baat kahate huye gardn meree zook jaatee hain
dekhiye sar ko zookaa loo, to chale jaaeeyegaa

ayesee kyaa sharma jaraa, paas to aane dije
rukh se bikharee huyee julfe to hataane dije
pyaas aankhon kee buzaa loo, to chale jaaeeyegaa

Thank you for the article.. she is a good singer

Few more beautiful songs

Hindi Movie: BAAT EK RAAT KI
Singer(s): SUMAN KALYANPUR - HEMANT KUMAR



naa tum humei jaano, naa hum tumhe jaane
magar lagataa hain, kuchh ayesaa, meraa humadam mil gayaa

ye mausam ye raat choop hain
do hothhon kee baat choop hain
khaamoshee sunaane lagee hain daasataa
najar ban gayee hain, dil kee jubaan

mohabbat ke mod pe hum
mile sab ko chhod ke hum
dhadakate dilon kaa leke ye kaarawaan
ke jaayenge dono jaane kahaa?
_______________________________________

Hindi Movie: SANJ AUR SAVERA
Singer(s): MOHD RAFI, SUMAN KALYANPUR



ajahun naa aaye baalamaa, saavan beetaa jaaye
haay re saavan beetaa jaaye

neend bhi ankhiyan dwaar na aaye
tose milan ki aas bhi jaaye
aayi bahaar khile phulavaa-2
more sapane kaun sajaaye
aa ....
ajahun naa aaye baalamaa, saavan beetaa jaaye
haay re saavan beetaa jaaye


chaand ko badaraa garavaa lagaaye
aur bhi more man lalachaaye
yaar haseen gale lag jaa
mori umr guzarati jaaye
aa ...
Raviraj
ajahun naa aaye baalamaa, saavan beetaa jaaye
haay re saavan beetaa jaaye

Thank you all for your response and comments.