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inger and composer Krishna- Krishnakumar Kunnath
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kumar Kunnath, known by his
Sstage name KK, passed away on Sudden and shocking end of KK’s musical journey shatters his fans
May 31 at the age of 53. KK was a leg-
endary singer with an amazing voice
and a unique ability to portray emo-
tions in his voice. The sudden demise
of the singer, on Tuesday evening, has
left all his fans and admirers in shock.
Fans and celebrities are mourn-
ing his death and paying tribute to
him by playing his incredible songs
on repeat in their playlists and al-
tering their social media statuses
to include his tunes. KK was a mul-
tilingual singer who sang in Hindi,
Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali,
among other languages.
Fanatics and music fans will al-
ways remember KK for his iconic
songs from many films and albums.
He was gifted with a boisterous yet
mellifluous voice that will be remem-
bered by his fans for many decades
to come.
An auditory treat for his listeners,
the versatile musician was an integral
part of most ‘90s kids’ lives as his mu-
sic helped many of them get through
several facets of life, be it heart-
breaks or the simple daily hustles.
His melodious voice and penchant
for love songs touched a chord with
people, making him stand tall among
all the talented singers of Bollywood. a playback singer with A R Rahman’s ‘Jhanak Jhanak Baaje’ for the movie nada and Malayalam languages. He
Though a Malayali by birth, who had hit song ‘Kalluri Saaley’ and ‘Hello ‘Farz’, ‘Mil Jaye Khazana’ for ‘Yeh had also received various honours in-
never undergone any formal training Dr.’ from Kadir’s ‘Kadhal Desam’ Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar’ and cluding two Screen Awards for Best
in music, KK never shied away from and then ‘Strawberry Kannae’ from ‘Aaja Gufaon Mein’ for ‘Aks’. The fol- Playback Singer- Male (Non-Film
singing in languages he was not much the musical film ‘Minsara Kanavu’. lowing year he sang ‘Dola Re Dola’ Music) and many more.
acquainted with, like Tamil, Telugu, Finally, in 1999, he made his de- and ‘Maar Daala’ for the movie KK had married his childhood
Kannada, Marathi, Bengali and Gu- but as a Bollywood playback singer ‘Devdas’ and ‘Bardaasht’ for Abbas sweetheart Jyothy Krishna in 1991
jarati. This is yet another reason why with ‘Tadap Tadap’ from ‘Hum Dil Mastan’s ‘Humraaz’. and they had two children, Nakul
the singer’s fans can be found across De Chuke Sanam’. Though, prior to Over the next few years, he kept and Taamara.
the nation. this, he had sung a small portion of giving hit Bollywood numbers in sev-
Born in New Delhi to C S Me- the song ‘Chhod Aaye Hum’ from eral films and finally in the year 2008, KK’S TOP SEVEN
non and Kunnath Kanakavalli on Gulzar’s ‘Maachis’. KK released his second album ‘Hum- Here are the top 7 songs of the great
August 23, 1968, he was an alumnus In the same year, he came out safar’ wherein the song ‘Raina Bhai singer, KK, who has created a void in
of Delhi’s Mount St Mary’s School. with his debut solo album titled ‘Pal’ Kaari’ was a mix of Bengali Baul with Bollywood’s music industry, that is
Following his college, KK reportedly with Leslie Lewis composing the mu- rock and had a tinge of S D Burman. almost unable to fill.
had a short stint as a marketing asso- sic. Every ‘90s kid will always remem- Besides, KK had also sung an En- 1. ‘Tadap Tadap’ from the movie
ciate in the hotel industry after which ber KK for the album’s title track ‘Pal’ glish Rock Ballad ‘Cineraria’. ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’
he shifted to Mumbai to pursue a ca- and also ‘Yaaron’ which gave most The year 2010 saw him sing
reer in music. school kids friendship goals. His songs like ‘Zindagi Do Pal Ki’ and 2. ‘Aankhon Mein Teri’ from the
He was greatly influenced by the voice struck a connection with listen- ‘Dil Kyun Yeh Mera’ for the movie movie ‘Om Shanti Om’
singer Kishore Kumar and music di- ers that left them wanting for more ‘Kites’. In 2013, KK sang for an inter- 3. ‘Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai’ from the
rector R.D. Burman. Michael Jack- and such was the emotional connect national album, ‘Rise Up - Colors of movie ‘Woh Lamhe’
son, Billy Joel, Bryan Adams and that even today, these songs are Peace’, which consisted of songs writ-
Led Zeppelin were also some of his played in school and office farewells. ten by Turkish poet Fetullah Gulen 4. ‘Tu Jo Mila’ from the movie ‘Ba-
jrangi Bhaijaan’
favourite international singers and KK also appeared in the ‘Josh and sung by artists from 12 countries.
bands. of India’ song for the support of the He recorded a song named ‘Rose of 5. ‘Aashayein’ from the movie ‘Iqbal’
In 1994, he took a chance and Indian Cricket Team during the 1999 My Heart’ for the album. 6. ‘Tu hi meri shab hai’ from the
gave a demo tape to Louis Banks, Cricket World Cup. Over the span of his almost 3-de- movie ‘Gangster’- A Love Story
Ranjit Barot and Leslie Lewis. After He next sang ‘Jab Bhi Koi Ha- cade-long career KK sang more than
working on several jingles over the seena’ for the movie ‘Hera Pheri’ 500 songs in Hindi and more than 7. ’Khuda Jaane’ from the movie
next few years, he was introduced as and by 2001, KK had sung songs like 200 songs in Telugu, Bengali, Kan- ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’

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