Singer KK dies at 53 after acting at Kolkata live performance, PM Modi pays tribute

Singer-composer KK, whose actual identify was Krishnakumar Kunnath, died in Kolkata on Tuesday on the age of 53. He was within the metropolis for a two-day live performance, and took ailing throughout an occasion at Nazrul Mancha. “He was brought dead to the hospital around 10 pm,” stated a CMRI hospital workers.

According to sources, KK felt unwell in the course of the live performance. He complained of uneasiness in the course of the interval however carried out until the tip of the occasion. Post that, he was taken to a five-star resort in Esplanade, the place his well being deteriorated, and he died earlier than he might attain the hospital. The live performance had been organised on behalf of Gurudas College. The singer was within the metropolis for a two-day live performance.

His spouse and two sons will fly into Kolkata Wednesday morning.

As quickly because the information of his loss of life broke, folks from all walks of life paid tribute. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.”

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Saddened by the premature demise of famous singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly referred to as KK. His songs mirrored a variety of feelings as struck a chord with folks of all age teams. We will at all times keep in mind him via his songs. Condolences to his household and followers. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022

Actor Akshay Kumar referred to as KK’s loss of life ‘a big loss’. He wrote on Twitter, “Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti 🙏🏻.” Singer-politician Babul Supriyo tweeted,  “One of the nicest guys the Music Industry ever had… One or bestest Voices we ever had… #KK ‘s sudden so so very untimely demise is too shocking & devastating a reality to deal with… Rest in Peace my friend.”

Actor Swastika Mukherjee additionally condoled his loss of life, “KK passed away. Can’t believe what I just heard.” Singer Rahul Vaidya stated he was ‘beyond shocked’ on the information of KK’s loss of life. He tweeted, “I hear singer KK just passed away. GOD what is really happening!!?? I mean WHAT IS HAPPENING. One of the nicest humans kk sir was. Gone too soon at 53. Beyond shocked. RIP sir.”

Singer Harshdeep Kaur tweeted, “Just can’t believe that our beloved #KK is no more. This really can’t be true. The voice of love has gone. This is heartbreaking.”

Just can’t imagine that our beloved #KK is not any extra. This actually can’t be true.
The voice of affection has gone.
This is heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/EiAp12v5s3

— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) May 31, 2022

Extremely unhappy and shocked to know of the unhappy demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti 🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2022

This is such surprising and unhappy information. KK, thanks for sharing your expertise with us all. Gone too quickly. Rest in concord!

— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) May 31, 2022

Extremely shocked and unhappy by the passing away of our beloved kk. A musician whose voice formed a lot of my childhood 💔

— VarunKukooDhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 31, 2022

I’m unable to wrap my head round this information. Numb. #KK Why! This is simply too arduous to just accept! Heart is shattered in items.

— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) May 31, 2022

Cricketer Virender Sehwag additionally paid his condolences to KK’s household as he wrote on Twitter, “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.”

KK grew to become well-known among the many music lovers along with his first album “Pal”. He gave Bollywood a few of its 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 lots of others.