KK dies after the concert: the famous Indian singer was 53 years old

KK, a popular Indian playboy songwriter with more than 300 film and television credits, died of a heart attack in Calcutta on Tuesday after performing a concert. He was 53 years old.

West Bengal Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Arop Biswas said organizers of the Gurudas College Fest told authorities that KK (real name: Krishnakumar Kunnath) was complaining of extreme cold and wanted to return to his hotel. He was later taken to the Calcutta Medical Research Institute, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Photos from Tuesday’s concert were posted on KK’s Instagram page after the performance.

Among his many regional awards, KK was named Best Male Singer at the 2009 Indian Screen Awards for the film’s song “Khuda Jaane”. Bachna ae HaseenoAnd he shared the Decade Award Mirchi Music Awards album Aashiki 2 Soundtrack. It was also nominated for five international awards by the Indian Film Academy and was nominated for four Filmfare Awards.

Playback singers are those whose voices are pre-recorded for use in movies and on television and do not appear on screen.

KK released a couple of studio albums – 1999 Company and 2008 Home – And it has appeared on several compilations. He has also appeared as a judge or mentor in numerous singing competitions. lesser Indian idol Y Glory to Gurukuli And he starred in the 2014 episode. MTV Unplugged India.

On August 23, 1968, in Delhi, KK began his career performing commercial jingles, making his big screen debut in the mid-1990s.

He leaves behind his wife, son and daughter.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted his condolences on Twitter today:

He was saddened by the untimely death of the famous singer Krishnakumar Kunat, known as KK. His songs reflect a wide range of emotions that affect people of all ages. We will always remember him for his songs. Condolences to his family and to his fans. Oh Shant.

-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022