Legendary singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, also known as KK, died due to a heart attack hours after a concert in Kolkata on May 31. Kunnath experienced chest pain while staying in a hotel after the concert. He was rushed to the CMRI hospital but was declared bought dead. The 53-year-old was famous for songs such as Pal, Yaaron, Khuda Jaane, Tu He Meri Shab hai, Zara Sa, and many more.
For the unversed, the late singer has recorded songs in various Indian languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, and Bengali. Notably, during the concert, he sang ‘Hum, rahen ya na rahen kal…’ which is considered a timeless classic song. The concert was held in an auditorium known as Nazrul Mancha. A lot of people saw the last glimpses of the legend.
He was a big believer in forgetting about his condition and performing on the stage. He also once said that an artist has certain energy when he or she is on the stage.
“There is a certain energy an artiste gets when he or she is on stage. No matter what one’s condition is, once I am on stage, I forget everything and simply perform,” KK had said in his memoir on his official website, The Mesmerizer.
Meanwhile, a lot of current and former Indian cricketers have expressed their disappointments on Twitter. Virender Sehwag wrote “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.”
“Deeply saddened by the passing of KK. Condolences to his family and friends,” wrote former India captain and former head coach Anil Kumble.
“Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful Singer, KK. He will live on through his music. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” VVS Laxman tweeted.
“Devastated to know about the 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,” read former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh’s tweet.
This is how Twitter reacted
Disheartened by the death of a very talented and versatile singer KK. May god bless his soul.#RIPKK ??
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 31, 2022
#RIPKK ? Such a beautiful voice with music that made us all emotional. My condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ukB6FNZBu7
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 1, 2022
Deeply saddened by the passing of KK. Condolences to his family and friends. ??
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 1, 2022
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
Lost a magnificent singer of our times and so suddenly. Condolences to his family and close ones. #KK?
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 1, 2022
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
Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful Singer, KK. He will live on through his music.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti?? pic.twitter.com/5V7FybYMnQ— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 31, 2022
"Hum Rahe Ya Na Rahe Kal
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— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 1, 2022
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
Absolutely shocked, this is such a tragic loss. Your songs will forever remain in our hearts, you are a Legend. Gone too soon KK..
More strength to the loved ones! Om Shanti ?— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) June 1, 2022
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