Mumbai, June 1 -- Legendary playback singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Suman Kalyanpur was laid to rest with full state honours in Mumbai, marking a solemn farewell to one of Indian music's most celebrated voices.

The last rites of the iconic singer, who passed away at the age of 89, were performed at the Santacruz (Pawan Hans) crematorium.

The Maharashtra government ordered that her funeral be conducted with full state honours in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to Indian music and cinema.

During the funeral procession, mourners gathered to pay floral tributes to the veteran singer, whose voice defined an era of Indian playback music.

Condolences poured in from across the country following her demise. Prime Minister Naren...