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Singer KK passes away at 53 while performing in Kolkata

Singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK passes away at the age of 53 while performing in Kolkata.

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As per latest reports, renowned singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK passed away due to a cardic arrest while he was performing live in Kolkata.

As per reports he was performing at a concert at Nazrul Manch in Kolkata. After that he returned to his hotel Espanade and collapsed. He was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute and was declared dead by the doctors when brought in. 

He was an Indian playback singer who has recorded songs in various languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati and many others.

KK started his career as a playback singer with A. R. Rahman's hit song "Kalluri Saaley" and "Hello Dr." from Kadir's Kadhal Desam and then "Strawberry Kannae" from AVM Productions's musical film Minsara Kanavu (1997). His Bollywood breakthrough happened with the sing Tadap Tadap from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). However, before this he had also sung a small portion of the song "Chhod Aaye Hum" from Gulzar's Maachis.

KK has given an ample of hits which are still ruling our playlists like ‘Khuda Jaane’, ‘Dil Ibadat’, ‘Aankhon Main Teri’, ‘Zara Si’ and ‘Alvida’ to name a few.

His last song was from Ranveer Singh’s film 83 titled ‘Yeh Honsla’.


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Comments (16)

shocking news.... Rest in Peace KK

1 years ago

I will miss KK SO much! I am so shocked. He was my favorite singer in BW! He was extremely underrated but his songs were above par and way ahead of their times! My friend and I were just discussing a mashup of his songs last week and now I hear this. So saddened.

1 years ago

A great singer and underrated too. So sad and shocked. Truly will be missed!

1 years ago

An end of an era. He made my high school - uni years soulful. RIP KK

1 years ago

Shocking 😔😔… I always used to listen his songs… RIP KK😞😞😔

1 years ago

Sad 😔. You graced our childhood with the most iconic songs.

1 years ago

feeling especially sad for those fans who were at his last concert. 🙁

1 years ago

Such a shocking news.. RIP KK ji.

1 years ago

This is very sad
Om Shanti

1 years ago

I just can't believe this
KK you were my favorite and always will be my favorite 😭😭 you will be missed KK 😭😭😭😭gone too soon 😭😭😭😭😭💔

1 years ago

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