{"id":455975,"date":"2022-06-01T10:03:24","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T07:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/indian-singer-kk-dead-at-53\/"},"modified":"2022-06-01T10:03:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T07:03:24","slug":"indian-singer-kk-dead-at-53","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/indian-singer-kk-dead-at-53\/","title":{"rendered":"#Indian singer KK dead at 53"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a264b1210f02\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a264b1210f02\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/indian-singer-kk-dead-at-53\/#%E2%80%9CIndian_singer_KK_dead_at_53%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Indian singer KK dead at 53&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIndian_singer_KK_dead_at_53%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Indian singer KK dead at 53&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Famed Indian singer KK died at the age of 53.<\/p>\n<p>The beloved hitmaker, whose full name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, died in Kolkata, India on Tuesday after collapsing hours after his concert, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/bollywood-singer-kk-passes-away-at-the-age-of-53\/articleshow\/91925761.cms\">Times of India<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p>KK was in the city for a two-day run of gigs and began to feel ill during Tuesday night\u2019s performance in front of a thousand concertgoers.<\/p>\n<p>His set went on for about an hour, after which he reportedly collapsed in his hotel room, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/singer-kk-dies-in-kolkata\/article65481601.ece\">local news outlets<\/a>\u00a0reported.<\/p>\n<p>The singer \u2014 who boasted nearly 300,000 followers <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kk_live_now\/\">on Instagram<\/a> \u2014 was then rushed to the hospital but was unable to be saved by medics. According to the outlet,\u00a0KK ultimately suffered a heart attack.<\/p>\n<p>The singer was known for his versatility on stage. He famously recorded and performed songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, and Bengali \u2014 which contributed to his ever-growing fanbase.<\/p>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> of his tragic death came to light, India\u2019s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, paid a touching tribute on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK,\u201d he <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/narendramodi\/status\/1531705161109843968\">tweeted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-wrapper twitter\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/narendramodi\/status\/1531705161109843968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 31, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHis 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCondolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/kk-dies-601.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, performs during a musical evening featuring the soundtrack of upcoming Hindi film Guzaarish in Mumbai.\" class=\"wp-image-22484094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/kk-dies-601.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/kk-dies-601.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/kk-dies-601.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, performs during a musical evening featuring the soundtrack of upcoming Hindi film Guzaarish in Mumbai.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>KK\u2019s manager, Shubham Bhatt, rushed to Instagram <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CePYA5KDGaH\/\">to share a picture<\/a> with KK and other members of his team, writing, \u201cThe most unforgettable and best years of my life. Speechless.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KK put his name on the map after the release of his first solo album, \u201cPal,\u201d in 1999.<\/p>\n<p>He then landed his first breakthrough role in Bollywood with the track, \u201cTadap Tadap Ke\u201d from the hit 1999 film, \u201cHum Dil De Chuke Sanam.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/kk-dies-600.jpg?w=682\" alt=\"Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath performs a concert at a stadium in Mumbai, India.\" class=\"wp-image-22484093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/kk-dies-600.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1023 1023w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/kk-dies-600.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=682 682w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/kk-dies-600.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=341 341w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/kk-dies-600.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\"\/><figcaption>Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath performs a concert at a stadium in Mumbai, India.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">krishnakumarkunnath\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His other popular hits include, \u201cTune Maari Entriyaan,\u201d and \u201cSach Keh Raha Hai\u201d from the movie \u201cRehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KK leaves behind his wife and their two children, who are due to fly to Kolkata on Wednesday, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/entertainment\/singer-kk-dead-kolkata-event-7946304\/\">Indian Express<\/a>.\n                        <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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