“I Took 18 Tablets": What Happened To Singer Kalpana Raghavendar
Popular playback singer Kalpana Raghavendar, who was found unconscious at her Hyderabad residence, has denied suicide attempt. And here is what happened to the singer.
Kalpana, who is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital, clarified that she accidentally overdosed on insomnia tablets due to stress caused by differences with her daughter over education.
On March 4, singer Kalpana was found unconscious at her residence in Nizampet, Hyderabad. The situation came to light when apartment security alerted residents after the singer had not opened her door. The singer was quickly rushed to the nearby hospital.
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As per the reports, Kalpana and her husband have been living in Nizampet for the past five years. On March 3, she had an argument with her daughter, Daya Prasad, regarding her higher education. While Kalpana wanted her daughter to study in Hyderabad, her daughter refused the choice and expressed her unwillingness to relocate. This has contributed to the emotional distress of the singer.
Kalpana, who returned from Ernakulam on March 4, struggled to get sleep despite multiple attempts. Struggling with insomnia, the singer took eight sleeping pills and was still unable to sleep. So, she took another 10 tablets and lost her consciousness.
Her husband became concerned after multiple calls went unanswered. Seeking help, he reached out to members of the Colony Welfare Association, who then alerted the KPHB Police Station. A police team, along with association members, arrived at her residence. When she did not respond, they barged in through the kitchen and found her lying unconscious. She was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment. She also assured authorities that no one else was involved.
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Since the media reported this incident as an attempted suicide, her daughter also clarified that her mother had accidentally taken more than the prescribed dosage of sleeping pills.
Kalpana is the daughter of well-known playback singer T.S. Raghavendra. She rose to fame after winning the title in Star Singer Malayalam in 2010. After her victory, she collaborated with several esteemed composers, including Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman. Growing up in a musical family, she began her singing career at just five years old.
Over her long career, Kalpana has recorded more than 1,500 songs in multiple languages. In addition to her music, she made a brief appearance in the film Punnagai Mannan, starring Kamal Haasan.
