- Thursday, February 27, 2025
By: Shubham Ghosh
THE untimely death of Indian singer KK (actual name Krishnakumar Kunnath) after an event in Kolkata in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Tuesday (31) has left everybody stunned. From his colleagues in the music industry to political stalwarts to countless fans, condolences have poured in thick and fast.
The singer felt uneasy in a jam-packed venue during the concert on a humid day and was rushed to his hotel where his condition worsened. He reportedly suffered a chest pain and passed away on the way to hospital.
The government of Bengal decided to bid adieu to the late singer through a gun salute. KK’s wife Jyoti Krishna and son Nakul Krishna Kunnath reached Kolkata along with two other members of the family to receive the body of KK, who has sung for several hit films in Bollywood and in other regional Indian languages.
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The virtual world mourned the shocking death of KK and reactions poured in. The music and film fraternities also condoled KK’s death besides Indian prime minister Narendra Modi who said, “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.”
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
Ace singer Shreya Ghoshal, who has sung a number of duets with KK, said on Twitter, “I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces.”
I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces.
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) May 31, 2022
Ghoshal reportedly broke down in the middle of a live concert in Indore in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh after hearing the news.
Sonu Nigam, another popular Indian singer, said, on Instagram, “KK mere bhai, not done.”
Indian singer, songwriter and music composer Vishal Dadlani said in a tweet, “The tears won’t stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!”
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
In another tweet, he requested to the media to not to ask him for statements about KK as he was not in a condition to do so.
A request to friends from the media. Please don’t call me for statements about #KK.
I can’t speak about him in the past tense, I simply don’t have the strength for that. ??
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) June 1, 2022
Veteran Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt also mourned the popular singer’s death saying, “Saddened by the untimely demise of #KK. What an evergreen singer he was, condolences to his family and fans across #RIPKK”
Saddened by the untimely demise of #KK. What an evergreen singer he was, condolences to his family and fans across ??#RIPKK
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) June 1, 2022
Actor Akshay Kumar said, “Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti.”
Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti ??
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2022
Allu Arjun, an actor from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, tweeted, “Extremely saddened to learn about the untimely demise of KK ji . He sang memorable songs for me . He was loved by people across generations and languages. Condolences to the near & dear . Gone to soon. Rest In Peace . #KK”
Extremely saddened to learn about the untimely demise of KK ji . He sang memorable songs for me . He was loved by people across generations and languages. Condolences to the near & dear . Gone to soon ?. Rest In Peace . #KK
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) June 1, 2022
Indian railways and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also expressed his shock over KK’s death, tweeting, “A loss for every musician & music lover! Heartfelt condolences. #KK”
A loss for every musician & music lover!
Heartfelt condolences.??#KK pic.twitter.com/V58sg6G5oG— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) May 31, 2022
