KK, whose true name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, passed away on Tuesday in Kolkata at the age of 53. He was in town for a two-day concert when he became unwell during a performance at Nazrul Mancha. “Around 10 p.m., he was taken dead to the hospital,” a CMRI hospital employee reported. He died after a heart attack, according to reports.
KK was reportedly sick throughout the event, according to sources. During the intermission, he complained of being uneasy, but he continued to perform until the finish of the event. He was then brought to a five-star hotel in Esplanade, where his condition began to deteriorate, and he died before reaching the hospital. On behalf of Gurudas College, the performance was put on. The singer was in town for a two-day concert.
KK leaves behind a wife and two children. The body has been sent for a post-mortem, according to West Bengal Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Arup Biswas, who raced to the hospital immediately following KK’s death. “His relatives have been notified.” He predicted that they will arrive in Kolkata early on Wednesday morning.
People from many walks of life paid homage to him as soon as the news of his death became public. “Saddened by the untimely passing of famous vocalist Krishnakumar Kunnath, commonly known as KK,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. His songs portrayed a wide spectrum of emotions and appealed to listeners of all ages. His music will live on in our hearts forever. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and followers. Om Shanti,” says the speaker.
Amit Shah, the Indian Home Minister, and Rahul Gandhi, the Congress President, both expressed their sorrow over his passing. “Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known by his stage name KK, was one of India’s most versatile vocalists. His deep voice provided us with a plethora of unforgettable songs. I was heartbroken to learn of his tragic death last night. Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “My sincere condolences to his family and supporters around the world.” “KK was a highly good and varied vocalist,” Shah wrote. His early death is heartbreaking and a significant loss to Indian music. He has made an unforgettable imprint on the minds of innumerable music fans with his wonderful voice. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and followers. Om Shanti Shanti, Om Shanti Shanti, Om Shanti Shanti, Om
Swastika Mukherjee, an actress, too expressed her sorrow over his demise, saying, “KK went gone. What I just heard astounds me.” The news of KK’s death startled singer Rahul Vaidya, who described himself as “beyond horrified.” “I hear singer KK just gone away,” he tweeted. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!!?? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON. kk sir was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. At the age of 53, he was taken from us far too soon. I’m speechless. Sir, may you rest in peace.”
“Just can’t believe our beloved #KK is no longer,” singer Harshdeep Kaur tweeted. This can’t possibly be true. Love’s voice has vanished. “This is a tragedy.”
With his first album, “Pal,” KK became well-known among music fans. He delivered Bollywood hits such as Tadap Tadap (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam), Dus Bahane (Dus), Tune Maari Entriyaan (Gunday), “Gori Gori” (Main Hoon Na), “Tu Jo Mila” (Bajrangi Bhaijaan), Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai (Woh Lamhe), and many more. KK song is available in a variety of languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam.
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