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Telugu Singer Kalpana Raghavendar Hospitalised After an Alleged Suicide Attempt
Updated on: 05 March, 2025 11:37 AM IST |Amruta Karulkar
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Renowned Telugu playback singer Kalpana Raghavendar was hospitalised following an alleged suicide attempt at her residence in Hyderabad. The incident has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among her fans.
Upon hospitalisation, doctors determined that Kalpana had consumed sleeping pills. A police official from the KPHB Police Station stated that her condition is stable and she is currently undergoing treatment. Her husband has since returned from Chennai and reported that she is on ventilator support. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to this incident.
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She began her singing career at the age of five and has since recorded over 1,500 tracks and performed in 3,000 shows both in India and abroad. In 2010, Kalpana gained widespread recognition after winning the fifth season of "Star Singer," a prestigious South Indian singing competition aired on Asianet.
She further expanded her popularity by participating in the first season of "Bigg Boss Telugu," hosted by Jr NTR. Throughout her illustrious career, she has collaborated with legendary composers and singers, including M.S. Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja, A.R. Rahman, K.V. Mahadevan, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, and K.S. Chithra.
Kalpana holds a Master of Computer Applications degree, showcasing her dedication to both her artistic and academic pursuits. She has also served as a judge on "Super Singer Junior," contributing to the nurturing of emerging talents in the industry.
The news of Kalpana`s hospitalisation has left fans and colleagues deeply concerned. The entertainment industry is hopeful for her swift recovery and eagerly awaits further updates on her condition.
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Discovery and Immediate Response
Kalpana resides in a gated community in Nizampet, Hyderabad. Concerns arose when her home remained locked for two days. The Residents` Association attempted to contact her but received no response. Her husband, who was in Chennai at the time, was also unreachable. Alerted by the association, authorities arrived and found Kalpana unconscious. She was immediately rushed to a hospital for medical attention.Upon hospitalisation, doctors determined that Kalpana had consumed sleeping pills. A police official from the KPHB Police Station stated that her condition is stable and she is currently undergoing treatment. Her husband has since returned from Chennai and reported that she is on ventilator support. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to this incident.
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Who is Kalpana Raghavendar?
Kalpana Raghavendar is a distinguished playback singer, voice actor, songwriter, and actor in the Indian music industry. Born into a musical family, her father, T. S. Raghavendra, is a reputed playback singer, actor, and composer, while her mother, Sulochana, is also a singer.She began her singing career at the age of five and has since recorded over 1,500 tracks and performed in 3,000 shows both in India and abroad. In 2010, Kalpana gained widespread recognition after winning the fifth season of "Star Singer," a prestigious South Indian singing competition aired on Asianet.
She further expanded her popularity by participating in the first season of "Bigg Boss Telugu," hosted by Jr NTR. Throughout her illustrious career, she has collaborated with legendary composers and singers, including M.S. Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja, A.R. Rahman, K.V. Mahadevan, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, and K.S. Chithra.
Kalpana holds a Master of Computer Applications degree, showcasing her dedication to both her artistic and academic pursuits. She has also served as a judge on "Super Singer Junior," contributing to the nurturing of emerging talents in the industry.
The news of Kalpana`s hospitalisation has left fans and colleagues deeply concerned. The entertainment industry is hopeful for her swift recovery and eagerly awaits further updates on her condition.
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