Singer Kalpana Raghavendar hospitalized after suicide attempt

HYDERABAD: Popular singer Kalpana Raghavendra has attempted suicide. The singer consumed sleeping pills at her home in Nizampet, Hyderabad on March 2. Kalpana was found unconscious at home and was admitted to the hospital. The singer remains on ventilator support, but her condition is stable.

As she was not seen outside for two days, the security staff informed the residents of the community. As attempts to reach her by phone went unanswered, the residents informed the police. Finally, the police arrived and entered the house through the kitchen. They found her lying unconscious and immediately rushed her to the hospital. The reason for her suicide attempt is not clear.

Kalpana is the daughter of famous playback singer T S Raghavendra. Kalpana was the winner of Star Singer (Malayalam) season 5. Kalpana has worked with many famous music directors including Ilayaraja and A R Rahman. She has sung more than 1500 songs in different languages. She also made a guest appearance in the Kamal Haasan starrer Punnagai Mannan. Kalpana also participated in the first season of Bigg Boss Telugu, hosted by Junior NTR.