KK Last Rites HIGHLIGHTS: Antim Yatra Of The Popular Singer Begins
Famous singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, succumbed to a cardiac arrest on Tuesday night.
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Famous Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday night.
The singer was 53, and survived by his wife and two sons.
KK performed at a concert organised by a college at Nazrul Mancha in south Kolkata for almost an hour on Tuesday evening.
He was "feeling heavy" after reaching his hotel, and soon collapsed, officials told news agency PTI. The singer was taken to Kolkata's CMRI Hospital.
"KK was brought to the hospital around 10 pm. It's unfortunate that we could not treat him," a senior official of the hospital told PTI.
Doctors at the hospital suspect that KK died due to a “cardiac arrest”.
A post-mortem would be conducted on Wednesday to ascertain the exact reason for the death, a senior officer of the Kolkata Police told PTI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled KK’s death and said he will always be remembered through his songs.
"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," the Prime Minister tweeted.
The singer’s wife and sons will reach Kolkata from New Delhi on Wednesday morning.
KK was on a two-day tour to Kolkata and performed at Nazrul Manch in a concert organised by another college on Monday evening as well. The singer was supposed to return to New Delhi on Wednesday.
"I have so many personal memories with him. We started our careers together. He was such a nice and non-controversial person. Life has become so unpredictable and uncertain after the pandemic," a PTI report quoted singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo as telling reporters after reaching the hospital.
"KK has a big contribution to the advent of rock music in India," Supriyo said.
Some of KK’s popular bollywood numbers include Ankhon Mein Teri (Om Shanti Om), Zara Sa (Jannat), Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Hasino) and Tadap Tadap (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam).
He was a versatile singer and had recorded songs in several languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali, among others.
Shaan Pens Special Tribute For 'The One And Only' KK
Singer Shaan took to his Instagram and shared a collage of pictures showing his priceless moments with the late singer.
He paid a special tribute to the 'one and only KK' as he wrote, "Let me just pretend you are here .. we never spoke on a regular basis .. but always had one another in a very special place in our heart !! I have said ‘ I want to be like KK’ as content, as uncomplicated yet uncompromising when it came to his personal space. Had his prioritise perfectly in place .. But I realise .. there can never be anyone like @kk_live_now !! He will always be ‘The One and Only’ .. I cannot even begin to imagine what Jyo, Nakul and Tamara are going through .. All I can say is that He gave them 20 lifetimes of warm memories .. compared to any average family man. We started together .. we did so many SuperDuper hits songs together .. #KoiKahe #TimeToDisco #DusBahane #HumdumSuniyoRe #Zameen ( title track) #Golmaal .. songs from #DeTaali .. the list is endless .. we did the most number of shows together .. touring with @anumalikmusic ji in the early 2000s.. .. #No1Yaari Tour through WB, Orissa, Assam .. our Back to back 3 shows in 3 years in Dubai. I am blessed to have known this ‘Boy’ (who refused to grow up .. and now will remain Forever Young)"
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Javed Akhtar And Shankar Mahadevan Arrive To Pay Last Respects
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar and Shankar Mahadevan arrive at KK's residence to pay their last respects.
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KK's Antim Yatra Begins
The singer's Antim Yatra begins as the ambulance decorated with flowers moves from his residence to the Versova crematorium.
Music Composer Jatin Pandit Breaks Down As He Leaves KK's Residence
Music composer Jatin Pandit of the duo Jatin-Lalit broke down as he left KK's residence after the antim darshan. The veteran composer expressed his grief in a simple statement as he said, "The music industry has suffered a great loss."
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Alka Yagnik, Mini Mathur And Kabir Khan Arrive
To offer their last respects to one of the most prolific singers, Alka Yagnik, Mini Mathur with husband Kabir Khan and others arrive at KK's residence.
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