05 March,2025 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kalpana
Popular Telugu singer Kalpana allegedly attempted suicide at her residence here, police said on Tuesday. Police reached her house after being informed by the Residents' Association, where she stayed, and broke open the door of the house on Tuesday.
They found her in an "unconscious" state and shifted her to a hospital. Doctors treating her said she took sleeping pills, and details would be known after she regains consciousness, a police official at KPHB Police Station said. Her condition is stated to be "out of danger", he said. The official further said the reasons behind the singer resorting to the extreme step were being verified as part of the investigation.
According to authorities, the KPHB police station received an emergency call from the apartment committee at around 5 pm. Upon their arrival at Kalpana's residence, officers found the door to her apartment locked. However, looking through the kitchen window, they observed the singer lying unconscious on her bed.
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The police and medical responders transported Kalpana to the Holistic Hospital via an ambulance. Her husband arrived shortly after, by 6 pm.
Upon receiving timely treatment, Kalpana could be saved and her condition is now stable and that she is receiving appropriate care.
A statement from the KPHB police station revealed, "We received a call from the apartment committee at 5 pm. Upon arrival, we found the door locked, but through the kitchen window, spotted Kalpana lying unconscious on her bed. We quickly transported Kalpana to the Holistic Hospital in an ambulance, where she is currently undergoing treatment. Her husband also reached by 6 pm. Her condition is better now. No case has been registered."
Further details regarding the cause of the incident are yet to be disclosed and the reason behind her attempting suicide is being investigated.
Kalpana is known for her contribution to the Indian music industry, having sung numerous popular tracks in various languages over the years.
Her most famous songs include 'Navamoorthulainatti' from 'Intinta Annamayya' and 'Pogiren' from '36 Vayadhinile', for which she also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.
(with inputs from agencies)
