Singer Kalpana Raghavendar Hospitalized After Overdose of Sleeping Pills

The playback singer, discovered unconscious at her Hyderabad home, denies a suicide attempt and attributes the incident to stress and insomnia.

Kalpana Raghavendar was hospitalized on March 4 after being found unconscious at her home in Hyderabad by police who forced entry into her locked apartment.
The singer clarified she accidentally overdosed on sleeping pills due to stress and insomnia, taking 18 pills after struggling to sleep for days.
Her daughter dismissed rumors of a suicide attempt, emphasizing that Kalpana is healthy, happy, and recovering well in the hospital.
Kalpana's husband was in Chennai at the time of the incident but returned to Hyderabad immediately after learning of her condition.
Known for her contributions to Tamil and Telugu cinema, Kalpana has recorded over 1,500 songs and won several accolades, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.