KK Death News LIVE Updates: Eminent Bollywood playback singer KK, whose real name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday night hours after performing at a concert in the city. KK’s family arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday morning. The singer’s post-mortem will be conducted today after getting his family’s consent. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has said that Kolkata police will give a gun salute to the late singer’s mortal remains at the airport.
KK was rushed to the hospital after falling ill in his Kolkata hotel room, shortly after performing the live gig at the Nazrul Mancha auditorium. The singer was 53 and survived by wife and two children. “KK was brought to the hospital around 10 pm. It’s unfortunate that we could not treat him,” a senior official of the hospital told news agency PTI.
KK released his first album, Pal in 1999. The singer-composer has umpteen hits to his credit such as Tadap Tadap (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam), Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai (Woh Lamhe), O Meri Jaan (Life In A… Metro), Dus Bahane (Dus), Beete Lamhein (The Train), Ankhon Mein Teri (Om Shanti Om), Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai (Gangster), and Tune Maari Entriyaan (Gunday). He was born in Delhi and was also known for his electric live shows.
The singer's sudden death has sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry. Many celebs took to social media at the late hour to express shock and sadness at the singer’s demise. Actor Akshay Kumar, for whom KK sang a number of songs over the years, tweeted, "Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti."
Actors Vicky Kaushal and Ranveer Singh both shared KK’s picture on Instagram Stories. While Ranveer added a broken heart emoji, Vicky wrote, "Your magical voice will live on forever. Thank you for your evergreen songs." Singer Sonu Nigam also shared an emotional message for KK on Instagram
Filmmaker Srijit Mukerji wrote on Facebook, "In a state of total shock. Just met him last month for the first time and it seemed that we had known each other for years. The chatter wouldn’t just stop. And I was so moved to see the love he had for Gulzar saab. He said he stepped into the film world with Chhor aaye hum and sang it to him as a tribute. Farewell, my newest friend. Will miss you. I wish we could have had more sessions on music and food and cinema."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the death of KK. In a tweet, PM Modi said he is saddened by the untimely demise of the noted singer.