KK's sudden death at 53 shocks nation: Scroll through late singer's lesser known facts
Krishnakumar Kunnath aka KK died at 53. Today, let's scroll through some of his lesser-known facts which will make the singer immortal through his music:
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid floral tributes to the late singer, whose body was kept at Rabindra Sadan for final darshan.
KK's unknown facts will leave you surprised!
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Renowned Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath aka KK died a tragic death after his live concert in Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha auditorium on May 31, 2022 night. He was on a two-day tour to the city to perform at two college programmes respectively. The case was lodged with New Market Police Station under whose jurisdiction falls the five-star hotel where KK had put up and felt unwell before being taken to a hospital on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, a preliminary postmortem report suggests no foul play in the death. Many celebrities, family, fans and political leaders paid their last respects to the renowned Bollywood singer, who was accorded a gun salute. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, paid floral tributes to the late singer, whose body was kept at Rabindra Sadan for final darshan. The CM consoled KK's wife and son, who broke into tears. Today, let's scroll through some of his lesser-known facts which will make the singer immortal through his music:
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KK on Indian Idol 2
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KK's Television stint
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The late singer participated in MTV India Coke Studio, singing a qawwali 'Chadta Suraj' along with Sabri Brothers and a recomposed version of his exquisite track "Tu Aashiqui Hai" from the movie Jhankaar Beats. KK featured on several TV shows. He has also performed in Sony Mix TV Show and MTV Unplugged Season 3, which aired on MTV on 11 January 2014 besides singing at several musical concerts across the globe including Dubai, Hong Kong, Chennai, and Goa among others.
KK's Pakistani connection
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KK's early life and marriage
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Born to Malayali parents, KK was brought up in New Delhi. He is an alumnus of Mount St Mary's School and graduated from Kirori Mal College (KMC) Delhi University. He married his childhood sweetheart Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna in 1991. The couple has two children together - son Nakul Krishna Kunnath and daughter Tamara Kunnath. His son also sang the song 'Masti' from his album Humsafar with him.
KK's Pal...Yaaron
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KK's magical Tadap Tadap song was his big Bollywood debut
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KK's debut with AR Rahman
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From advertisement jingles to Bollywood songs
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