The Hindi film world reacted with shock and disbelief to the news of the death of popular playback singer KK on Tuesday night in Kolkata at the age of 53. KK, about 10 hours before his death, took to Instagram and shared pictures from his concert. His death came as a shocking surprise for his family and many friends.
"In utter shock. Just heard about KK. Someone please tell me it's not true," music director Pritam tweeted, articulating the sentiments of the countless fans of the late singer.
In utter shock. Just heard about KK . Someone please tell me it's not true
— Pritam (@ipritamofficial) May 31, 2022
Vishal Dadlani commented: "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
Krishnakumar Kunnath, or KK, began his career in 1996 and gave the world hits such as 'Tadap Tadap' from 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Dus Bahane' from 'Dus' and 'Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai' from 'Woh Lamhe', among many others.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee said, "It's so so heartbreaking! A talent with grace & dignity! Pure gem of a person! Known him for many years!! Will take a lot of time to come to terms with this loss!! Condolences to his family & friends!! #RIPKK SPEECHLESS!!"
It’s so so heartbreaking!! A talent with grace & dignity! Pure gem of a person ! Known him for many years!! Will take a lot of time to come to terms with this loss!! Condolences to his family & friends!! #RIPKK SPEECHLESS!!
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) May 31, 2022
Ajay Devgn also wrote, "It seems so ominous. The news of KK's death, that too right after a live performance, is terrible. He sang for films I was associated with, so his loss seems that much more personal. RIP #KrishnakumarKunnath. Prayers & condolences to his family."
It seems so ominous. The news of KK’s death that too right after a live performance is terrible. He sang for films I was associated with, so his loss seems that much more personal.
RIP #KrishnakumarKunnath.
Prayers & condolences to his family pic.twitter.com/HOOjgs4tY5— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) May 31, 2022
Armaan Malik tweeted, "Extremely sad and devastated. Another shocking loss for all of us. Can't believe our KK sir is no more ... what is even happening. I can't take it anymore."
Black year for Indian music. Lata didi, bappi da, sidhu paaji and now KK sir. These losses.. all of them feel so personal.
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) May 31, 2022
KK was born in Delhi in 1968 and studied at Mount St Mary's and Kirori Mal College. He became famous after his first album 'Pal', whose title song has remained a hardy perennial at all farewells, was recorded in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali.
Actress Dia Mirza: "KK ... you always filled my heart with love ... The nicest human being and the most soulful voice."
KK…you always filled my heart with love…The nicest human being and the most soulful voice
Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/fuX6dtri86— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) June 1, 2022
Celebrities like Bhumi Pednekar, Ananya Panday, Badshah, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Shanaya Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Dia Mirza, Disha Patani, Sara Ali Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Karan Johar, Anupam Kher, Gauahar Khan and Kiara Advani also paid tribute to the singer on Instagram stories.
(Source: Twitter/Instagram)