<p>KK`s wife Jyoti and their son Nakul were seen at the cremation ground with their relatives. According to reports, The last rites for singer KK, whose real name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, began at the Versova Hindu Crematorium on Thursday afternoon. They were performed by his son.</p>

KK`s wife Jyoti and their son Nakul were seen at the cremation ground with their relatives. According to reports, The last rites for singer KK, whose real name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, began at the Versova Hindu Crematorium on Thursday afternoon. They were performed by his son.

<p>A slew of Bollywood personalities such as Javed Akhtar, Vishal Bhardwaj, Alka Yagnik among many others were seen bidding an emotional goodbye to late singer KK, who was cremated in Versova on Thursday. Others who were seen included singers Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Rekha Bhardwaj were seen at the cremation ground, where KK`s mortal remains were taken for cremation.</p>

A slew of Bollywood personalities such as Javed Akhtar, Vishal Bhardwaj, Alka Yagnik among many others were seen bidding an emotional goodbye to late singer KK, who was cremated in Versova on Thursday. Others who were seen included singers Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Rekha Bhardwaj were seen at the cremation ground, where KK`s mortal remains were taken for cremation.

<p>Oscar and Grammy-winning composer AR Rahman has penned an emotional note for his "buddy" KK, who passed away after performing at a college in Kolkata. Rahman took to social media to mourn the death of the "gifted singer", who was put to rest on Thursday.</p>
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Oscar and Grammy-winning composer AR Rahman has penned an emotional note for his "buddy" KK, who passed away after performing at a college in Kolkata. Rahman took to social media to mourn the death of the "gifted singer", who was put to rest on Thursday.

Dear KK ..what&rsquo;s the hurry buddy ..gifted singers and artists like you made this life more bearable..#RIPKK
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<p>On Thursday morning, the mortal remains of singer KK was delivered to his Mumbai home. Friends, family, and relatives paid their last respect to the singer at Park Plaza, Andheri, ahead of his final rites.</p>

On Thursday morning, the mortal remains of singer KK was delivered to his Mumbai home. Friends, family, and relatives paid their last respect to the singer at Park Plaza, Andheri, ahead of his final rites.

<p>Actor-singer Meiyang Chang, who was also seen on `Khatron Ke Khiladi 6` went down the memory lane to share an incident with late singer KK on a flight.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Late singer KK`s daughter has penned an emotional note for her father, who died of a suspected heart attack on Tuesday after a performance at a college in Kolkata. Taamara and KK`s wife Jyothy took to Instagram and shared details of his funeral along with a short note. Taamara and Jyothy shared a picture, which had details of KK`s last rites. His last rites will be performed in Mumbai on Thursday.</p>

Late singer KK`s daughter has penned an emotional note for her father, who died of a suspected heart attack on Tuesday after a performance at a college in Kolkata. Taamara and KK`s wife Jyothy took to Instagram and shared details of his funeral along with a short note. Taamara and Jyothy shared a picture, which had details of KK`s last rites. His last rites will be performed in Mumbai on Thursday.

<p>Rahul Vaidya arrives at KK`s last rites held at his Mumbai residence</p>
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Rahul Vaidya arrives at KK`s last rites held at his Mumbai residence


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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | The mortal remains of singer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#KK</a> are being taken to Mumbai`s Versova crematorium for last rites. <a href="https://t.co/XZqHsrtfXE">pic.twitter.com/XZqHsrtfXE</a></p>
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#WATCH | The mortal remains of singer #KK are being taken to Mumbai`s Versova crematorium for last rites. pic.twitter.com/XZqHsrtfXE
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2022


<p>Popular VJ Mini Mathur with husband Kabir Khan at singer KK`s last rites</p>
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Popular VJ Mini Mathur with husband Kabir Khan at singer KK`s last rites


<p>Alka Yagnik arrives at Singer KK`s last rites</p>
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Alka Yagnik arrives at Singer KK`s last rites


<p>Vishal Dadlani at KK`s Mumbai home for last rites</p>
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Vishal Dadlani at KK`s Mumbai home for last rites


<p>Mortal remains of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK brought to his residence in Mumbai on Thursday morning. B-town music industry, Salim Merchant, Hariharan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Javed Ali were snapped at the singer`s Mumbai home for the last rites. (All photos/Yogen Shah, Pallav Paliwal and Sameer Markande) <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/kk-passes-away-abhijeet-bhattacharya-hariharan-salim-merchant-javed-ali-attend-last-rites-in-mumbai-93450" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">View all photos here.</a></strong></p>

Mortal remains of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK brought to his residence in Mumbai on Thursday morning. B-town music industry, Salim Merchant, Hariharan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Javed Ali were snapped at the singer`s Mumbai home for the last rites. (All photos/Yogen Shah, Pallav Paliwal and Sameer Markande) View all photos here.

<p>Raghav Sachar was also clicked by the shutterbugs at KK`s last rites</p>
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Raghav Sachar was also clicked by the shutterbugs at KK`s last rites


<p>Bollywood actor Himansh Kohli at the last rites</p>
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Bollywood actor Himansh Kohli at the last rites


<p>On Tuesday after completing his stage performance at Nazrul Mach in south Kolkata, KK returned to his hotel in central Kolkata. After returning to the hotel, he vomited and became seriously sick. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he was declared as "brought dead."</p>

On Tuesday after completing his stage performance at Nazrul Mach in south Kolkata, KK returned to his hotel in central Kolkata. After returning to the hotel, he vomited and became seriously sick. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he was declared as "brought dead."

<p>According to the preliminary post-mortem report, following the contracted arteries, it can be assumed that the cause of death was massive myocardial infarction. However, the exact cause of death can be ascertained only after the final report is available.</p>

According to the preliminary post-mortem report, following the contracted arteries, it can be assumed that the cause of death was massive myocardial infarction. However, the exact cause of death can be ascertained only after the final report is available.

<p>However, the detailed post-mortem report, along with chemical analysis, will be available only after 72 hours, said sources in Kolkata Police, which received the preliminary post mortem report on late Wednesday afternoon from the state-run SSKM Medical College &amp; Hospital, where a team of doctors conducted the autopsy.</p>

However, the detailed post-mortem report, along with chemical analysis, will be available only after 72 hours, said sources in Kolkata Police, which received the preliminary post mortem report on late Wednesday afternoon from the state-run SSKM Medical College &amp; Hospital, where a team of doctors conducted the autopsy.

<p>The preliminary post-mortem report of popular playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK), who died on late Tuesday evening in the city, after a stage performance, has cited the cause of death to be "normal", without any trace of foul play.</p>

The preliminary post-mortem report of popular playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK), who died on late Tuesday evening in the city, after a stage performance, has cited the cause of death to be "normal", without any trace of foul play.

<p>The music-composer took to his Twitter handle on Wednesday and remembered the singer. "Today is my birthday and losing such a good friend and a talented singer on this day is even more disheartening. He was a very good human being and an honest person. There are a lot of memories with him," he said.</p>

The music-composer took to his Twitter handle on Wednesday and remembered the singer. "Today is my birthday and losing such a good friend and a talented singer on this day is even more disheartening. He was a very good human being and an honest person. There are a lot of memories with him," he said.

<p>Numerous actors and singers mourned the demise of the singer and shared their condolences on social media accounts. Ismail Darbar`s `Tadap Tadap` from Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s `Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam` is the signature song of KK`s career, and this number is being widely recalled. The news of KK`s death shocked Darbar, who was in the middle of his birthday celebration.</p>

Numerous actors and singers mourned the demise of the singer and shared their condolences on social media accounts. Ismail Darbar`s `Tadap Tadap` from Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s `Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam` is the signature song of KK`s career, and this number is being widely recalled. The news of KK`s death shocked Darbar, who was in the middle of his birthday celebration.

<p>Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, on Monday, expressed his shock over the untimely death of popular singer-composer KK at the age of 53.</p>

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, on Monday, expressed his shock over the untimely death of popular singer-composer KK at the age of 53.

<p>"WE WILL MISS YOU, KK," Katrina Kaif shared a picture of the singer on Instagram stories.</p>

"WE WILL MISS YOU, KK," Katrina Kaif shared a picture of the singer on Instagram stories.

<p>Tributes poured in at KK from Bollywood celebrities on social media. "Deepest condolences to his family. You will forever be remembered in your music. #RIPKK (sic)," Salman Khan tweeted.</p>

Tributes poured in at KK from Bollywood celebrities on social media. "Deepest condolences to his family. You will forever be remembered in your music. #RIPKK (sic)," Salman Khan tweeted.

<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday paid her last respects to the singer. The state government accorded him a gun salute for the deceased singer at the cultural centre, Rabindra Sadan.</p>

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday paid her last respects to the singer. The state government accorded him a gun salute for the deceased singer at the cultural centre, Rabindra Sadan.

<p>Mortal remains of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK brought to his residence in Mumbai on Thursday morning. The last rites of the singer, who passed away on Tuesday night, will be performed in Mumbai today.</p>

Mortal remains of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK brought to his residence in Mumbai on Thursday morning. The last rites of the singer, who passed away on Tuesday night, will be performed in Mumbai today.

<p>Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has remembered the late singer KK through an emotional post he wrote in Hindi. Remembering the legacy of KK, Bhardwaj stated how he and the late singer started their journey together. He stated- "Mera chhota Bhaiyaa. Hum saath aaye thay dilli se. Humara pehla break pehli film pehli kaamyaabi ek saath- MAACHIS (Chhodh aaye hum wo galiyan. He also sang the 2nd music in Lata ji&rsquo;s pani pani re) Anginat lamhe.. anginat yaadein.. Bepanah dard.. Bichhdey sabhee baari baari.."<strong><a title="Vishal Bhardwaj: KK and I came together from Delhi; our first break and success were together" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/vishal-bhardwaj-kk-and-i-came-together-from-delhi-our-first-break-and-success-were-together-23229832" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <span style="color: #4400ff;">Read the full story here</span></a></strong></p>

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has remembered the late singer KK through an emotional post he wrote in Hindi. Remembering the legacy of KK, Bhardwaj stated how he and the late singer started their journey together. He stated- "Mera chhota Bhaiyaa. Hum saath aaye thay dilli se. Humara pehla break pehli film pehli kaamyaabi ek saath- MAACHIS (Chhodh aaye hum wo galiyan. He also sang the 2nd music in Lata ji&rsquo;s pani pani re) Anginat lamhe.. anginat yaadein.. Bepanah dard.. Bichhdey sabhee baari baari.." Read the full story here

<p>Singer and music director Himesh Reshammiya said the celebrated playback singer KK was a warm-hearted human being and his untimely death felt like a personal loss.</p>
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<p>Asked about how he would like to remember KK, Reshammiya said: "KK was not only a great singer, but a very warm-hearted human being. You know we have worked together, so naturally, we have memories." <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="Himesh Reshammiya on KK: There was always a beautiful smile on his face whenever we met" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/himesh-reshammiya-on-kk-there-was-always-a-beautiful-smile-on-his-face-whenever-we-met-23229829" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

Singer and music director Himesh Reshammiya said the celebrated playback singer KK was a warm-hearted human being and his untimely death felt like a personal loss.

Asked about how he would like to remember KK, Reshammiya said: "KK was not only a great singer, but a very warm-hearted human being. You know we have worked together, so naturally, we have memories." Read the full story here

<p>As celebrated singer KK passed away on May 30, star comedian Kapil Sharma took to Instagram to post his tribute in Hindi. He said: "We met some time ago. What a beautiful evening it was. I didn`t know that meeting would be the last. Heart is very sad. God bless you. You will always be in our hearts. Goodbye, brother Om Shanti #KK." <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="Kapil Sharma on KK: I just met him sometimes back; it was a beautiful evening" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/kapil-sharma-on-kk-i-just-met-him-sometimes-back-it-was-a-beautiful-evening-23229819" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

As celebrated singer KK passed away on May 30, star comedian Kapil Sharma took to Instagram to post his tribute in Hindi. He said: "We met some time ago. What a beautiful evening it was. I didn`t know that meeting would be the last. Heart is very sad. God bless you. You will always be in our hearts. Goodbye, brother Om Shanti #KK." Read the full story here

<p>Popular <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/from-sonu-nigam-to-shreya-ghoshal-indian-music-industry-mourns-demise-of-singer-kk-23229755" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Krishnakumar Kunnath</a></strong> better known as KK passed away in Kolkata on May 31 after performing at a concert. Following his demise, prominent sports personalities paid heartfelt tributes.</p>
<p>The sporting fraternity took to Twitter to express their sadness. Virat Kohli, former Team India cricketers Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman and Sanjay Manjrekar, sports commentator Harsha Bhogle, Footballer Sunil Chhetri, IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals expressed their sadness. <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="Singer KK`s demise: Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, Sunil Chhetri and others pay tribute" href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/singer-kks-demise-virat-kohli-virender-sehwag-sunil-chhetri-and-others-pay-tributes-23229791" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

Popular Krishnakumar Kunnath better known as KK passed away in Kolkata on May 31 after performing at a concert. Following his demise, prominent sports personalities paid heartfelt tributes.
The sporting fraternity took to Twitter to express their sadness. Virat Kohli, former Team India cricketers Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman and Sanjay Manjrekar, sports commentator Harsha Bhogle, Footballer Sunil Chhetri, IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals expressed their sadness. Read the full story here

<p>Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi took to social media to express his shock at KK`s untimely death in Kolkata on Tuesday. The actor also revealed that the late singer crooned his most famous song from `Indra`, `Dayi Dayi Damma`, picturised on Sonali Bendre and him.</p>
<p>"Heartbroken at the shocking demise of KK. Gone too soon! A fabulous singer and a great soul" Chiranjeevi wrote, noting: "He sang `Daayi Daayi Damma` from `Indra` for me." He added: "My heartfelt condolences to his family &amp; near and dear ones. May his soul rest in peace! #RIPKK." <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="Chiranjeevi mourns KK`s demise by recalling their song `Dayi Dayi Damma`" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/chiranjeevi-mourns-kks-demise-by-recalling-their-song-dayi-dayi-damma-23229814" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi took to social media to express his shock at KK`s untimely death in Kolkata on Tuesday. The actor also revealed that the late singer crooned his most famous song from `Indra`, `Dayi Dayi Damma`, picturised on Sonali Bendre and him.
"Heartbroken at the shocking demise of KK. Gone too soon! A fabulous singer and a great soul" Chiranjeevi wrote, noting: "He sang `Daayi Daayi Damma` from `Indra` for me." He added: "My heartfelt condolences to his family &amp; near and dear ones. May his soul rest in peace! #RIPKK." Read the full story here

<p>The family of the late singer KK arrived in Kolkata today. The mortal remains of the singer have been kept at SSKM hospital where the postmortem will be done. The mortal remains of KK will be handed over to the family after the postmortem. A probe into the matter is underway. Investigators are waiting for the preliminary report of the postmortem. <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="KK passes away: Wife Jyothy Krishna, son Nakul, daughter Taamara reach Kolkata for last rites" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/kk-passes-away-jyothy-krishna-son-nakul-daughter-taamara-reach-kolkata-for-last-rites-93447/1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to see full gallery</a></strong></span></p>
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The family of the late singer KK arrived in Kolkata today. The mortal remains of the singer have been kept at SSKM hospital where the postmortem will be done. The mortal remains of KK will be handed over to the family after the postmortem. A probe into the matter is underway. Investigators are waiting for the preliminary report of the postmortem. Click here to see full gallery
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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 1 expressed grief over the demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK.</p>
<p>PM Modi said that his songs reflected a wide range of emotions and struck a chord with people of all age groups.<span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="KK`s songs reflected a wide range of emotions: PM Modi, Venkaiah Naidu, Rahul Gandhi condole demise of singer" href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/kks-songs-reflected-a-wide-range-of-emotions-pm-modi-venkaiah-naidu-rahul-gandhi-condole-demise-of-singer-23229766" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 1 expressed grief over the demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK.
PM Modi said that his songs reflected a wide range of emotions and struck a chord with people of all age groups. Read the full story here

<p>In view of the sudden demise of the playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, decided to cut short her scheduled political programme in erstwhile Maoist-infested Bankura district on Wednesday morning and rushed back to Kolkata.</p>
<p>A mega public rally at Bankura was scheduled on Wednesday at 12 noon. However, the Chief Minister arrived at the rally venue at 10.45 a.m. and completed her speech within 20 minutes. <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="Singer KK`s demise: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee cuts short Bankura visit, rushes to Kolkata" href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/singer-kks-demise-west-bengal-cm-mamata-banerjee-cuts-short-bankura-visit-rushes-to-kolkata-23229813" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

In view of the sudden demise of the playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, decided to cut short her scheduled political programme in erstwhile Maoist-infested Bankura district on Wednesday morning and rushed back to Kolkata.
A mega public rally at Bankura was scheduled on Wednesday at 12 noon. However, the Chief Minister arrived at the rally venue at 10.45 a.m. and completed her speech within 20 minutes. Read the full story here

<p>Bollywood singer and composer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known by his stage name KK, passed away on Tuesday night. The late singer`s family arrives in Kolkata, his body is sent for post-mortem. Kk`s wife, Jyothy Krishna, along with her son Nakul and daughter Taamara boarded from New Delhi to reach Kolkata. <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="KK`s demise update: Singer`s family reaches Kolkata for last rites" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/kks-demise-update-singers-family-reach-kolkata-for-last-rites-23229789" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

Bollywood singer and composer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known by his stage name KK, passed away on Tuesday night. The late singer`s family arrives in Kolkata, his body is sent for post-mortem. Kk`s wife, Jyothy Krishna, along with her son Nakul and daughter Taamara boarded from New Delhi to reach Kolkata. Read the full story here

<p>Popular singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, passed away on Tuesday night.</p>
<p>The 53-year-old singer fell ill while performing at concert in Kolkata and was brought to the CMRI hospital, where he was declared dead.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In a conversation with mid-day.com, singer-music director Shekhar Ravjiani who worked with KK on films like Bachna Ae Haseeno, Jhankaar Beats said, "I`m still processing the grief. I only feel blessed to have had him in my life and to have had the honour to collaborate with him. <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="Exclusive! Shekhar Ravjiani: KK has been a part of everything from the beginning of my career" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/exclusive-shekhar-ravjiani-kk-has-been-a-part-of-everything-from-the-beginning-of-my-career-23229794" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

Popular singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, passed away on Tuesday night.
The 53-year-old singer fell ill while performing at concert in Kolkata and was brought to the CMRI hospital, where he was declared dead.&nbsp;
In a conversation with mid-day.com, singer-music director Shekhar Ravjiani who worked with KK on films like Bachna Ae Haseeno, Jhankaar Beats said, "I`m still processing the grief. I only feel blessed to have had him in my life and to have had the honour to collaborate with him. Read the full story here

<p>The demise of the much-loved and admired singer KK has left the nation in shock and sadness. He was the voice of longing and melancholy. His last Instagram post, which was merely 20 hours back, will leave you heartbroken.</p>
<p>The singer was performing for a huge crowd and wrote- "Pulsating gig tonight at Nazrul Mancha. Vivekananda College !! Love you all." <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="See Post: KK`s last Instagram post is going to leave you heartbroken" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/see-post-kks-last-instagram-post-is-going-to-leave-you-heartbroken-23229785" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

The demise of the much-loved and admired singer KK has left the nation in shock and sadness. He was the voice of longing and melancholy. His last Instagram post, which was merely 20 hours back, will leave you heartbroken.
The singer was performing for a huge crowd and wrote- "Pulsating gig tonight at Nazrul Mancha. Vivekananda College !! Love you all." Read the full story here

<p>Dil Ibadat from Tum Mile, Sang Hoon Tere from Jannat 2, Zara Si Dil Mein from Jannat, Beete Lamhein from The Train, Dilnashin from Aashiq Banaya Aapne, these are some iconic songs Emraan Hashmi and KK collaborated on. These songs played a crucial part in our growing up years, when we were exposed to the Hindi film world and its haunting melodies.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The actor has now remembered the late singer and written a note that reads- "A voice and talent like no other.. They don`t make them like him anymore. Working on the songs he sang was always that much more special. You will always be in our hearts KK and live eternally through your songs. RIP Legend KK #ripkk." <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="Emraan Hashmi on KK: Working on the songs he sang was always that much more special" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/emraan-hashmi-on-kk-working-on-the-songs-he-sang-was-always-that-much-more-special-23229799" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

Dil Ibadat from Tum Mile, Sang Hoon Tere from Jannat 2, Zara Si Dil Mein from Jannat, Beete Lamhein from The Train, Dilnashin from Aashiq Banaya Aapne, these are some iconic songs Emraan Hashmi and KK collaborated on. These songs played a crucial part in our growing up years, when we were exposed to the Hindi film world and its haunting melodies.&nbsp;
The actor has now remembered the late singer and written a note that reads- "A voice and talent like no other.. They don`t make them like him anymore. Working on the songs he sang was always that much more special. You will always be in our hearts KK and live eternally through your songs. RIP Legend KK #ripkk." Read the full story here

<p>Music composer Ehsaan Noorani of the musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy who had worked with singer KK, who passed away on Tuesday after he fell ill while performing at a concert in Kolkata, spoke to mid-day.com.</p>
<p>Ehsaan recalls, "We`ve had so many songs together from `Koi Kahe` (Dil Chahta Hai) to `It`s the time to Disco` (Kal Ho Na Ho) and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. Pretty iconic songs! In fact I had done a jingle with him years ago when he had just come to Mumbai. Loy (Mendonsa) knew him very well and I had asked Loy for recommendations because he used to teach at KK`s school in Delhi. <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="Exclusive! Ehsaan Noorani: KK never went all out commercial as he loved performing on stage" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/ehsaan-noorani-he-never-went-all-out-commercial-as-he-loved-performing-on-stage-23229807" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

Music composer Ehsaan Noorani of the musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy who had worked with singer KK, who passed away on Tuesday after he fell ill while performing at a concert in Kolkata, spoke to mid-day.com.
Ehsaan recalls, "We`ve had so many songs together from `Koi Kahe` (Dil Chahta Hai) to `It`s the time to Disco` (Kal Ho Na Ho) and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. Pretty iconic songs! In fact I had done a jingle with him years ago when he had just come to Mumbai. Loy (Mendonsa) knew him very well and I had asked Loy for recommendations because he used to teach at KK`s school in Delhi. Read the full story here

<p>As singer KK passed away on May 30, the nation was left shocked and speechless. Condolences began pouring in from the entertainment, sports, and political field and still continue to pour in. Choreographer and director Farah Khan, who worked with KK in Om Shanti Om (The immensely haunting track Ajab Si) shared a picture with the singer.</p>
<p>She wrote- "You have gone too soon KK.. u were so different and Real .. in a super ambitious industry u stood out for your unfilminess.. #realartist thank you for giving my films your iconic voice." Malaika Arora wrote "RIP" on Khan`s post. <span style="color: #4400ff;"><strong><a style="color: #4400ff;" title="See Post: Farah Khan shares a picture with KK, says, `You have gone too soon`" href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/see-post-farah-khan-shares-a-picture-with-kk-says-you-have-gone-too-soon-23229792" rel="nofollow">Read the full story here</a></strong></span></p>

As singer KK passed away on May 30, the nation was left shocked and speechless. Condolences began pouring in from the entertainment, sports, and political field and still continue to pour in. Choreographer and director Farah Khan, who worked with KK in Om Shanti Om (The immensely haunting track Ajab Si) shared a picture with the singer.
She wrote- "You have gone too soon KK.. u were so different and Real .. in a super ambitious industry u stood out for your unfilminess.. #realartist thank you for giving my films your iconic voice." Malaika Arora wrote "RIP" on Khan`s post. Read the full story here

<p>Call it professionalism or dedication to commitment. Despite feeling uneasy, playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, did complete his scheduled time of performance on late Tuesday evening as per the contract he entered into with Kolkata-based Gurudas College.</p>
<p>KK died on Tuesday night at the age of 53 after performing in his last show at Nazrul Manch in South Kolkata. After completing the show as per the schedule, he returned to his hotel in central Kolkata and felt uneasy again. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was declared "brought dead." <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/despite-feeling-uneasy-kk-completed-his-last-show-23229795" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read the full story here</a></strong></p>

Call it professionalism or dedication to commitment. Despite feeling uneasy, playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, did complete his scheduled time of performance on late Tuesday evening as per the contract he entered into with Kolkata-based Gurudas College.
KK died on Tuesday night at the age of 53 after performing in his last show at Nazrul Manch in South Kolkata. After completing the show as per the schedule, he returned to his hotel in central Kolkata and felt uneasy again. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was declared "brought dead." Read the full story here

<p>Krishnakumar Kunnath was just 54 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.</p>

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

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