Popular singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died hours after his concert in Kolkata on Tuesday. He was 53. "We will always remember him through his songs," tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022
The singer reportedly fell down the stairs at the hotel where he was staying after the concert in Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha auditorium. He was rushed to city's CMRI hospitalbut doctors declared him brought dead.
Home Minister Amit Shah said the singer's death was a "huge loss to Indian music".
KK was a very talented and versatile singer. His untimely demise is very saddening and a huge loss to Indian music. With his gifted voice, he has left an indelible impression on the minds of countless music lovers. My deepest condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti Shanti
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 31, 2022
Actor Akshay Kumar expressed shock over the singer's death.
Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti ????????
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2022
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.
"Another reminder of how fragile life is," wrote Virender Sehwag on Twitter. "The tears won't stop," tweeted musician Vishal Dadlani.
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
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
"Not fair man, Not your time to go," tweeted singer Mohit Chauhan along a photo of himself with KK. Bollywood singer Shaan was also seen in the throwback photo.
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
Just hours before the shocking news, KK posted snippets from his performance in Kolkata.
In utter shock. Just heard about KK . Someone please tell me it's not true
— Pritam (@ipritamofficial) May 31, 2022
KK is best known for his debut album "Pal" and 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.
