Singer-composer KK, whose real name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, died in Kolkata on Tuesday at the age of 53.
Iconic singer-composer KK, whose real name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday at the age of 53. The singer was performing in Nazrul Mancha at a college fest when he took ill. Upon returning to his hotel, his condition deteriorated. He was rushed to the CMRI hospital in Kolkata, where he was declared dead.
KK's wife and two sons will fly into Kolkata Wednesday morning. The singer performed at two back-to-back shows in Kolkata in the past two days.
One of India's most talented vocalists, KK, recorded songs in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, and Bengali. The singer became famous among music lovers with his first album, "Pal", in 1999.
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KK's musical career spanned three decades and gave Bollywood some 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 many others.
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However, KK's song Yaaron is, to date, considered an anthem for friendship across generations. Several celebrities and fans took to Twitter to condole the singer's tragic demise and remembered the iconic song as one of their personal favourites. Here's a look at some of the reactions:
The movie and its songs defined my school and college life. The bond with friends, the farewells, the meet-ups.
From ‘Aasmaan ke paar’ to ‘Yaaron’. It was one definitive album ❤️
Thank you for the beautiful memories . pic.twitter.com/OpNnigtUaq
Celebrated friendship with Yaaron Dosti Badi hi haseen hai
Cried with Maine Dil se kaha
Fell in love with Tu hi meri shab hai
Nursed Broken Heart with Tadap Tadap ke is dil se aah nikalti rahi
Will remember KK with hum rahen ya na rahen kal
Rest in peace Star✨ pic.twitter.com/lTVfTBeB2l
It just feels very empty. I may not have heard his songs in a while, and it’s the truth. Yet, when Yaaron would play I could sing-along and know that no matter how cheesy, it just felt right. Rest well, KK.
— vivek tejuja 🌈 (@vivekisms)Unbelievable!!!!
KK ... you gave us the Pal to remember for life!!! and Yaaron for friends!
You made our love and friendships so beautiful with your soulful songs. .
gone too early... not done KK!!!!
🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/ObVQ8fMmAs
Shocking Singer passes away 😭…He is one of my favourite singer …I have grown up listening his song "Yaaron dosti badi hi haseen hai "…May his soul Rest in peace ॐ शांति 🙏🏻
— Dr.Monika Langeh (@drmonika_langeh)Unbelievable!!!!
KK ... you gave us the Pal to remember for life!!! and Yaaron for friends!
You made our love and friendships so beautiful with your soulful songs. .
gone too early... not done KK!!!!
🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/ObVQ8fMmAs
KK was an artist you'd discover in private. His best works were all about personal moments of loss & vulnerability.
Sach Keh Raha Hai, Tadap Tadap Ke, Yaaron, Awarapan Banjarapan, Maine Dil Se Kaha.
His voice was a candle in a dark room, a ग़म-गुसार.
Goodbye and thanks, sir. pic.twitter.com/p28vA8zoDD
Our MTV gang will remember the days we spent with Him & the whole team during the launch of “Pal” in 1999 and we all sang “Yaaron Dosti badi hi Haseen hain” … we would sing like crazy with him in concerts ! Just shocked !
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye). by is another all time favourite and an anthem for friendship ..
pic.twitter.com/mm0YmXj5NT
Yaaron dosti badi hi haseen hai
Yeh na ho to kya phir
Bolo yeh zindgi hai!
A performer till his last breath. Rest in peace, Rockstar pic.twitter.com/f1hioLHAye
Today all Yaaron's are crying
Farewell song pic.twitter.com/Q9Rmn7ZSZw
Rest in Pease 😢😢😢💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/wVQSmzpeF9
— Mitesh Khator (@miteshkhator)From tadap tadap ke ti yaron will remain in our heart forever ❤ pic.twitter.com/0bJAypkKkh
— harpalsinh (@harpalsinh_hs89)This is unbelievable. One of the greatest ever. Absolutely disheartened. Pal & Yaaron from Rockford are few of his greatest amongst many that became anthems in 90’s. Terrible loss. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/3MeCm4Nfmy
— Charan 🇮🇳 (@CharanProNamo)