Suman Kalyanpur no more: Here are 7 iconic songs of the versatile singer

Veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur who has been the voice behind hits like Aajkal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche and Na Na Karte Pyaar Tumhi Se passed away at 89 on May 31 due to age-related health issues. However, she has left behind a legacy of songs that remain engraved in the hearts of her fans, and also, in their playlists giving them an instant dose of musical nostalgia.

The versatile singer has recorded thousands of songs in several languages including Hindi, Marathi, Assamese, Kannada, Bengali, Oriya, and others. While many compared her voice to that of legendary Lata Mangeshkar's, Suman often dismissed the comparisons. Here are the best songs by the iconic singer that one must listen in her remembrance.

Aajkal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche

The ultra famous hit song from the 1968 movie Brahmachari is one of the biggest hits given by the legendary singer. The iconic song featuring Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz is considered one of the most-evergreen songs produced by Bollywood. The romantic duet was sung by Suman Kalyanpur and Mohammed Rafi.

Yeh Sama

The hit song from the album Sarfarosh was released in 1964. The song is often counted among the rare gems from the golden era of Bollywood.

Zindagi Imtihaan Leti Hai

The superhit song from the 1981 film Naseeb featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Reena Roy and Shatrughan Sinha. The iconic track became famous for the raw voices and emotional connect with the audience.

Tujhe Pyar Karte Hain Karte Rahenge

Another romantic duet by Suman Kalyanpur and Mohammed Rafi, the hit song is from the 1964 blockbuster film April Fool, starring Biswajeet and Saira Banu. The song became an instant chartbuster upon its release. The legendary Rafi-Suman vocal chemistry has been credited as one of the main reasons for the song's success.

Na Na Karte Pyaar Tumhi Se

Another gem from the Rafi-Suman hit list, the romantic duet is from the 1965 film Jab Jab Phool Khile. The film was a massive blockbuster and the second highest-grossing Hindi film of 1965.

Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye

Again, another romantic duet by Rafi-Suman which stood out as one of the finest collaborations between the musical duo, the timeless track is from 1964 Bollywood film Rajkumar featuring iconic pair of Shammi Kapoor and Sadhana.

Behna Ne Bhai Ki Kalai Se

This iconic Raksha Bandhan song is from the 1974 film Resham Ki Dori starring Dharmendra and Saira Banu. The soulful melody celebrates the selfless sibling bond.