Updated June 1st, 2022 at 12:27 IST
'Life is so uncertain': Sports fraternity condoles untimely demise of renowned singer KK
KK last performed at Nazrul Mancha, an auditorium in the south of Kolkata after which he fell ill. He was declared dead on arriving at the hospital.
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Popular playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK by his fans, passed away on May 31, Tuesday in Kolkata. The singer last performed at Nazrul Mancha, a renowned auditorium in the southern belt of Kolkata in West Bengal, after which he is believed to have fallen ill. He was immediately rushed to the CMRI hospital and was declared dead upon arrival. The cause of death of the singer is still unknown, but a source from the hospital has confirmed to Republic Media Network that he was brought there at around 10.30 PM.
He appeared to have sustained multiple injuries after having fallen down and was declared dead after his arrival at the hospital. Clips from his live Kolkata concert have now gone viral on social media, in which the singer can be seen crooning along with his fans. The attendees cheered him on as he performed, at what was his 'final' concert.
KK passes away at 53: Cricket fraternity pays last respects
Former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and VVS Laxman took to social media to offer their deepest condolences to the late singer. IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals, alongside sports commentator Harsha Bhogle, expressed sorrow over the untimely demise of Bollywood's popular playback singer.
Tragic to hear about the passing away of KK after falling ill while performing in Kolkata. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/43B3dzykP3
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 31, 2022
Rest in peace, KK. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/j6kWZWOcYZ
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 31, 2022
Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful Singer, KK. He will live on through his music.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 31, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/5V7FybYMnQ
Can't believe we have lost KK! Such happy memories of his fabulous performances and time spent together in Istanbul. Such a cool, chilled out person. @vikramsathaye @mandybedi @BhogleAnita
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 31, 2022
“𝘏𝘶𝘮, 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘢𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘭…”
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 31, 2022
Shocking news coming in from Kolkata. Rest In Peace KK 💐
Life is so uncertain and fragile! Sad news about the tragic passing away of KK. May god grant strength to his family to bear with this loss. Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 31, 2022
No conversation about growing up, and the 90s, is ever complete without KK and his songs.
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) June 1, 2022
Every one of them has a specific memory or a time in our lives, associated with it.
Woke up with shock and sorrow at his passing away. Strangely, will turn to his music for solace.
Devastated to know about sudden death of playback singer #KK. His soulful & melodious songs could easily connect with the hearts of millons of people . My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and followers. May his pious soul rest in peace
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 1, 2022
"Hum Rahe Ya Na Rahe Kal
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 1, 2022
Kal Yaad Aayenge Yeh Pal" 💔
Heartbreaking to know that KK is no more. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/jwgwvyPETd
Lost a magnificent singer of our times and so suddenly. Condolences to his family and close ones. #KK🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 1, 2022
KK passes away at 53
The singer took to Instagram only hours before his untimely death and shared a few photos from his live concert at the Nazrul Mancha auditorium. The 53-year-old wrote while sharing the photos, "Pulsating gig tonight at Nazrul Mancha. Vivekananda College!! Love you all." In the photos, KK is seen performing on stage while an ecstatic audience cheers him on.
KK became popular among his fans after the release of his first album 'Pal'. The late singer gave Bollywood some of its popular chartbusters like 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 others. Apart from Hindi, KK sang in other regional languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam, Gujarati and Assamese.
KK's music career spanned for almost 3-decade-long in which he sang more than 500 songs in Hindi and more than 200 songs in Telugu, Bengali, Kannada and Malayalam languages. He had also received various honours including two Screen Awards for Best Playback Singer- Male (Non-Film Music) and many more.
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Published June 1st, 2022 at 07:24 IST
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