Modi and celebs mourn singer KK’s death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the death of singer KK. In a tweet, PM Modi said he is saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK.
“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”, tweeted PM Modi.
Celebrities from the Indian music industry also paid heartfelt tributes to Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, after the demise of the popular playback singer.
Composer Harris Jayaraj and KK gave us the famous Uyirin Uyire from Suriya-Jyotika starrer Kaaka Kaaka. Harris took to Twitter to inform that he had recorded KK’s for Konji Konji in the upcoming film, Legend.
He wrote, “My “Uyirin Uyire” passed away. RIP Singer KK. What a shocking news to hear when the whole world is praising his last song “Konji Konji”. I am completely shattered and my condolences to his family and friends (sic).”
Yuvan Shankar Raja wrote that this has been a sad week for the music community with the passing away of Sidhu Moose Wala and KK.
He wrote, “It’s been a sad week for the music community of our Country with Sidhu Moose Wala & now KK. Life is unpredictable & we never know what the next minute holds, you will be missed KK (sic).”
Santhosh Narayanan bid goodbye to his friend KK and called it a terrible loss. His post read, “Rest in Peace my friend. Such a terrible loss. KK’s magical voice and music will resonate with us forever (sic).”
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.
He 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.