New Delhi: Mortal remains of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK has been to his residence in Mumbai on Thursday morning. The last rites of the singer will be performed in Mumbai today. KK passed away on Tuesday night after performing at an event in Kolkata. He shifted to the hospital, where he was declared dead.
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.
Taking to Twitter, she wrote, “The sudden and untimely demise of the Bollywood playback singer KK shocks and saddens us. My colleagues have been working from last night to ensure that all requisite support is given for necessary formalities, his rites and to his family now. My deep condolences.”
The sudden and untimely demise of the Bollywood playback singer KK shocks and saddens us. My colleagues have been working from last night to ensure that all requisite support is given for necessary formalities, his rites and to his family now. My deep condolences.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 1, 2022
Kolkata Police has registered a case of unnatural death in connection with the sudden demise of the singer.
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. He is best known for his 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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK. The Prime Minister said that his songs reflected a wide range of emotions and struck a chord with people of all age groups.
“Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions and 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 on Wednesday.
