Mumbai: Several celebrities from the Indian music as well as Bollywood and Television industry paid heartfelt tributes to Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, after the demise of the popular playback singer. Singer Shreya Ghoshal, who is a recipient of four National Film Awards, tweeted, "I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces."
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I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces.
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces.
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) May 31, 2022I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces.
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) May 31, 2022
Vishal Dadlani, who is also a renowned singer, songwriter and music composer and vocalist of one of India's leading rock bands called Pentagram also expressed grief over the incident. "The tears won't stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!," he tweeted.
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The tears won't stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">The tears won't stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) May 31, 2022The tears won't stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) May 31, 2022
Popular singer and a Padma Shri recipient Sonu Nigam took to Instagram and wrote, "KK mere bhai, not done." Notably, the popular Bollywood song 'Mehki Hawaon Mein' was sung both by KK and Sonu Nigam.
Popular singer Mohit Chauhan paid heartfelt tributes over KK's demise. He tweeted, "KK... not fair man. Not your time to go. This was the last time we were together to announce a tour together. How can you just go??? In shock. In grief. A ear dear friend, a brother is gone. RIP KK. Love you."
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KK... not fair man. Not your time to go. This was the last time we were together to announce a tour together. How can you just go??? In shock. In grief. A ear dear friend, a brother is gone. RIP KK. Love you. pic.twitter.com/lCdwIRf3W6
— Mohit Chauhan (@_MohitChauhan) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">KK... not fair man. Not your time to go. This was the last time we were together to announce a tour together. How can you just go??? In shock. In grief. A ear dear friend, a brother is gone. RIP KK. Love you. pic.twitter.com/lCdwIRf3W6
— Mohit Chauhan (@_MohitChauhan) May 31, 2022KK... not fair man. Not your time to go. This was the last time we were together to announce a tour together. How can you just go??? In shock. In grief. A ear dear friend, a brother is gone. RIP KK. Love you. pic.twitter.com/lCdwIRf3W6
— Mohit Chauhan (@_MohitChauhan) May 31, 2022
"In utter shock. Just heard about KK. Someone please tell me it's not true," music director Pritam tweeted, articulating the sentiments of the countless fans of the late singer.
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In utter shock. Just heard about KK . Someone please tell me it's not true
— Pritam (@ipritamofficial) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">In utter shock. Just heard about KK . Someone please tell me it's not true
— Pritam (@ipritamofficial) May 31, 2022In utter shock. Just heard about KK . Someone please tell me it's not true
— Pritam (@ipritamofficial) May 31, 2022
Actor Manoj Bajpayee tweeted, "It's so so heartbreaking! A talent with grace & dignity! Pure gem of a person! Known him for many years!! Will take a lot of time to come to terms with this loss!! Condolences to his family & friends!! #RIPKK SPEECHLESS!!"
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It’s so so heartbreaking!! A talent with grace & dignity! Pure gem of a person ! Known him for many years!! Will take a lot of time to come to terms with this loss!! Condolences to his family & friends!! #RIPKK SPEECHLESS!! ॐ शान्ति 🙏
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">It’s so so heartbreaking!! A talent with grace & dignity! Pure gem of a person ! Known him for many years!! Will take a lot of time to come to terms with this loss!! Condolences to his family & friends!! #RIPKK SPEECHLESS!! ॐ शान्ति 🙏
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) May 31, 2022It’s so so heartbreaking!! A talent with grace & dignity! Pure gem of a person ! Known him for many years!! Will take a lot of time to come to terms with this loss!! Condolences to his family & friends!! #RIPKK SPEECHLESS!! ॐ शान्ति 🙏
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) May 31, 2022
Ajay Devgn also wrote: "It seems so ominous. The news of KK's death, that too right after a live performance, is terrible. He sang for films I was associated with, so his loss seems that much more personal. RIP #KrishnakumarKunnath. Prayers & condolences to his family."
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It seems so ominous. The news of KK’s death that too right after a live performance is terrible. He sang for films I was associated with, so his loss seems that much more personal.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
RIP #KrishnakumarKunnath.
Prayers & condolences to his family🙏 pic.twitter.com/HOOjgs4tY5
">It seems so ominous. The news of KK’s death that too right after a live performance is terrible. He sang for films I was associated with, so his loss seems that much more personal.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) May 31, 2022
RIP #KrishnakumarKunnath.
Prayers & condolences to his family🙏 pic.twitter.com/HOOjgs4tY5It seems so ominous. The news of KK’s death that too right after a live performance is terrible. He sang for films I was associated with, so his loss seems that much more personal.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) May 31, 2022
RIP #KrishnakumarKunnath.
Prayers & condolences to his family🙏 pic.twitter.com/HOOjgs4tY5
Armaan Malik tweeted: "Extremely sad and devastated. Another shocking loss for all of us. Can't believe our KK sir is no more ... what is even happening. I can't take it anymore."
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Extremely sad and devastated. Another shocking loss for all of us. Can’t believe our KK sir is no more… what is even happening. I can’t take it anymore.
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Extremely sad and devastated. Another shocking loss for all of us. Can’t believe our KK sir is no more… what is even happening. I can’t take it anymore.
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) May 31, 2022Extremely sad and devastated. Another shocking loss for all of us. Can’t believe our KK sir is no more… what is even happening. I can’t take it anymore.
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) May 31, 2022
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar tweeted, "Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti."
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Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2022Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2022
Filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted, "Heartbreaking news on the sudden passing away of such an incredible talent.... RIP KK... the entertainment world has lost a true artist today....Om Shanti"
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Heartbreaking news on the sudden passing away of such an incredible talent…. RIP KK…💔 the entertainment world has lost a true artist today….Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SiKQutPJVO
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Heartbreaking news on the sudden passing away of such an incredible talent…. RIP KK…💔 the entertainment world has lost a true artist today….Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SiKQutPJVO
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 31, 2022Heartbreaking news on the sudden passing away of such an incredible talent…. RIP KK…💔 the entertainment world has lost a true artist today….Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SiKQutPJVO
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 31, 2022
Veteran actor Raj Babbar offered a heartfelt tribute to KK and tweeted, "Long before anyone among the younger lot, #KK was the Voice of Love & Longing. Effortlessly chirpy, deeply melancholic - his repertoire had songs for all emotions. Shocked to hear about his untimely demise. His soulful renditions though will always keep him alive. My Condolences."
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Long before anyone among the younger lot, #KK was the Voice of Love & Longing. Effortlessly chirpy, deeply melancholic - his repertoire had songs for all emotions. Shocked to hear about his untimely demise. His soulful renditions though will always keep him alive. My Condolences. pic.twitter.com/Ewz4C8cD37
— Raj Babbar (@RajBabbar23) May 31, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Long before anyone among the younger lot, #KK was the Voice of Love & Longing. Effortlessly chirpy, deeply melancholic - his repertoire had songs for all emotions. Shocked to hear about his untimely demise. His soulful renditions though will always keep him alive. My Condolences. pic.twitter.com/Ewz4C8cD37
— Raj Babbar (@RajBabbar23) May 31, 2022Long before anyone among the younger lot, #KK was the Voice of Love & Longing. Effortlessly chirpy, deeply melancholic - his repertoire had songs for all emotions. Shocked to hear about his untimely demise. His soulful renditions though will always keep him alive. My Condolences. pic.twitter.com/Ewz4C8cD37
— Raj Babbar (@RajBabbar23) May 31, 2022
Singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, passed away on Tuesday evening. The singer fell ill while performing at an event in Kolkata and was brought to the CMRI hospital, where he was declared dead. He was just 53 years old. One of the most versatile singers of the Indian film industry, KK has recorded songs in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali.
He is best known for his songs like "Zindagi Do Pal Ki" from the movie Kites, "Aankhon Mein Teri" from the movie Om Shanti Om, "Khuda Jaane" from the movie Bachna Ae Haseeno, "Tadap Tadap" from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam among others. (ANI)
