Wed Mar 05 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Popular Playback Singer Kalpana Found Unconscious, Husband Questioned
**Hyderabad, March 5, 2025** – Popular Telugu playback singer Kalpana was found unconscious at her Hyderabad home on Tuesday evening and rushed to a private hospital. Police are questioning her husband, Prasad, who arrived from Chennai after being alerted by concerned neighbours.
Kalpana, a multi-lingual singer, dubbing artist, and actress, has been a prominent figure in the Telugu film industry for 27 years, performing over 3000 shows domestically and internationally. She is also known for her participation in reality shows like Bigg Boss and ETV’s Swarabhishekam.
Neighbours noticed Kalpana’s villa had been locked for two days, prompting them to contact security. Unable to reach Kalpana by phone, they contacted her husband, who then alerted police. Authorities discovered Kalpana unconscious in her bedroom and suspect she ingested an overdose of sleeping pills. She is currently on a ventilator, and her condition is described as critical by hospital staff.
Police have taken Kalpana’s husband into custody for questioning and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. While police suspect an overdose due to mental stress, the exact reasons behind the apparent suicide attempt remain unclear. Colleagues and friends have expressed shock and concern, highlighting Kalpana’s strong personality and past struggles. She has openly discussed past hardships, including a difficult divorce in 2010 and the financial challenges of raising her three children.
The investigation is ongoing.
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