KK Death LIVE Updates: Singer's Body Reaches Mumbai, Last Rites Tomorrow
Famous Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday night.
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KK Death LIVE Updates: 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.
Body Of KK Reaches Mumbai Airport From Kolkata
The body of singer KK has reached Mumbai airport. His mortal remains was brought from Kolkata to Mumbai on Air India flight number 773. An ambulance has arrived at the airport, where paperwork is going on presently. Relatives of KK have also reached the airport to collect his body.
KK's Last Rites To Take Place Tomorrow
The dead body of the late singer will reach his Mumbai home tonight. The body will be kept in the hall of his Versova flat for people to offer their final respects.
The last rites will take place tomorrow morning. Several celebrities will be attending his funeral.
Smriti Irani Pays Tribute To KK With A Heartwarming Post
Actor-politician Smriti Irani took to her Instagram to pay her tribute to the iconic singer. Sharing the video of KK's popular and evergreen song 'Pal', she wrote, "Hum rahe na rahe kal ….. har pal , every moment found an emotion in his voice … every memory of my youth is laced with his soothing sounds …. Maestro of the magic of song .. his heartbreak songs leave many heartbroken today … #kk 💔"
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Body Likely To Come Out Of The Airport After 9pm, Completing All Formalities
After his post-mortem and CM Mamata Bannerjee paying last respects to KK, the body of the deceased singer has left for the airport. The body will be transported through Air India flight no. 773, which will land in Mumbai at around 8:15.
KK's last rites will take place at Versova's 'Muktidhaam' crematorium.
Gun Salute For KK, CM Mamata Bannerjee Pays Last Respects
Singer KK's dead body was brought from the SSKM hospital to Rabindra Sadan, after his post-mortem. The West Bengal CM and KK's family members paid their last respects at Rabindra Sadan. A gun salute was also accorded to the popular singer.
ममता बनर्जी ने कोलकाता में KK को श्रद्धांजलि दी, गन सैल्यूट दिया गया @romanaisarkhan | @PrakashJournohttps://t.co/smwhXUzF4C#RIPKK #KKPassedAway #KKDeath #Kolkata #MamataBanerjee pic.twitter.com/MTFykSqhcQ
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