Cricketing Fraternity Mourns Sudden Shocking Demise Of Renowned Singer Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK)

Updated - 01 Jun 2022, 12:34 PM

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Renowned Singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away at the age of 53. After his concert in Kolkata’s Nazrul Mancha auditorium on Tuesday, he went to his hotel where he collapsed and he was rushed to CMRI hospital where he was declared brought dead.

The year 2022 has been a Black year for the Indian music industry as music icons like Lata Mangeshkar, Bappi Lahiri, Sidhu Moose Wala and KK have passed away.

Krishnakumar Kunnath, who was born on 23 August 1968, recorded songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese and Gujarati languages.

KK, who released his first album, Pal in 1999, gave many hit songs like Tadap Tadap (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, 1999), Dus Bahane (Dus, 2005), and Tune Maari Entriyaan (Gunday, 2014).

Krishnakumar Kunnath, who was a very versatile singer, also gave songs like “Khuda Jaane”, “Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai” and “Awarapan Banjarapan”, which are extraordinary and everlasting songs.

Meanwhile, cricketers, political leaders, actors and fans fondly remembered the singer and his everlasting songs in their condolence tweets.

Can’t believe we have lost KK – Harsha Bhogle

Veteran Indian commentator and journalist Harsha Bhogle expressed shock at KK’s demise. He wrote:

“Can’t believe we have lost KK! Such happy memories of his fabulous performances and time spent together in Istanbul. Such a cool, chilled out person.”

Can't believe we have lost KK! Such happy memories of his fabulous performances and time spent together in Istanbul. Such a cool, chilled out person. @vikramsathaye @mandybedi @BhogleAnita

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 31, 2022

“Absolutely saddened by the passing away of KK. What a lovely singer he was! Sang every composition optimally, which made us hum his songs long after hearing them. Aankhon mein teri ajab si ajab si adaa hai.. ?RIP KK,” Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar stated.

Absolutely saddened by the passing away of KK. What a lovely singer he was!
Sang every composition optimally, which made us hum his songs long after hearing them.
Aankhon mein teri ajab si ajab si adaa hai.. ?
RIP KK.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 1, 2022

“Life is so uncertain and fragile! Sad news about the tragic passing away of KK. May god grant strength to his family to bear with this loss. Om Shanti,” World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh tweeted.

Life is so uncertain and fragile! Sad news about the tragic passing away of KK. May god grant strength to his family to bear with this loss. Om Shanti ??

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 31, 2022

“Tragic to hear about the passing away of KK after falling ill while performing in Kolkata. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” former India opener Virender Sehwag tweeted.

Tragic to hear about the passing away of KK after falling ill while performing in Kolkata. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/43B3dzykP3

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 31, 2022

Deeply saddened to hear about KK’s untimely demise. Pal…yaad aayenge woh pal. It’s been such a dreadful year…too many good people gone too soon. May your soul R.I.P.
You’ll continue to live in our hearts through your songs…forever.

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 1, 2022

Lost a magnificent singer of our times and so suddenly. Condolences to his family and close ones. #KK?

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 1, 2022

#RIPKK ? Such a beautiful voice with music that made us all emotional. My condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ukB6FNZBu7

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 1, 2022

At a loss for words. #RIPKK. Your music brought people together and will always inspire. pic.twitter.com/XTx2pwI9gA

— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) June 1, 2022

Absolutely shocked, this is such a tragic loss. Your songs will forever remain in our hearts, you are a Legend. Gone too soon KK..
More strength to the loved ones! Om Shanti ?

— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) June 1, 2022

Woke up to the tragic news of KK's passing away. May his soul rest in peace and his loved ones get the strength to deal with the loss.

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) June 1, 2022

Devastated to know about sudden death of playback singer #KK. His soulful & melodious songs could easily connect with the hearts of millons of people . My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and followers. May his pious soul rest in peace

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 1, 2022

Terribly shocking to wake up to the news of singer #KKPassesAway ऊं शांति His songs have ensured that he will forever be alive in our hearts. Condolences to his family.A versatile singer who was blessed with a gifted and soulful voice gone too soon. #RIPKK #KKsinger

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 1, 2022

Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of KK. Life is so fragile! May his soul rest in peace. #KK #RIP

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) June 1, 2022

"Hum Rahe Ya Na Rahe Kal
Kal Yaad Aayenge Yeh Pal" ?
Heartbreaking to know that KK is no more. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends ?? pic.twitter.com/jwgwvyPETd

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 1, 2022

Shocked by this news! KK is no more. May his soul rest in peace. My prayers remain with the family. ?

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) June 1, 2022

Deeply saddened by the passing of KK. Condolences to his family and friends. ??

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 1, 2022

Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful Singer, KK. He will live on through his music.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti?? pic.twitter.com/5V7FybYMnQ

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 31, 2022

Heartbroken at the untimely passing of KK…. This is so sad to know. May his soul rest in peace and his family, friends and fans get the strength to deal with this tragic loss ?? pic.twitter.com/oZ2o79POTo

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 31, 2022

Hum, rahen ya na rahen kal
Kal yaad aayenge ke ye pal
Pal, ye hain pyar ke pal
Chal, aa mere sang chal
Chal, soche kya
Chhoti si, hai zindagi
Kal, mil jaaye to hogi khush-naseebi!
????

– KK ? #omshanti pic.twitter.com/RPb3Q7ArMM

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) May 31, 2022

We had the same alma mater, we toured a lot during Channel V.
Flights, rehearsals, hotel buffets, time spent together.
Never an unkind word, never an unkind thought. The nicest, politest, warmest, loveliest human. I’m numb. Gone to soon KK, gone too soon ?

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) May 31, 2022

Hearing heartbreaking news of singer KK passing away while performing in Kolkata. Remember meeting him at Infosys, Pune in 2011. Was very humble & gave a rocking performance that night. "Pal" "Yaaro Dosti" "Tadap Tadap" are some of his evergreen hits. Om Shanti ?

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) May 31, 2022