Well-known singer and lyricist, KK or Krishnakumar Kunnath, died at the age of 53, after performing at a concert sponsored by Gurudas College of Kolkata, know his death reason and full name
KK, a well-known singer and lyricist, died on May 31, just hours after singing at the Nazrul Mancha auditorium of Gurudas College in Kolkata. At the time of his death, he was just 53 years old.
His untimely death sparked a wide range of reactions on social media. Many people from all around the country have expressed their heartfelt condolences and genuine sympathies to him and his family, including celebrities from the entertainment sector and politicians.
KK Singer Death Reason, Biography, Age, Full Name, Songs List, Family, Wife, Net Worth, Last Concert Video, Dead News
Here's what we know so far
– Singer KK performed at a college show
– Reached hotel Taj Bengal after the show
– Felt sick soon after
– By the time he was taken to CMRI, he was declared dead on arrival…#KK https://t.co/BY1qb6ixzu— Ashish Pareek (@pareektweets) May 31, 2022
Singer KK suffered a massive heart attack and died after giving a fabulous & memorable performance in Kolkata's Nazrul Manch.
Here's another video from the concert : #RIPKK pic.twitter.com/R5Rs0l4gKK
— Jan Ki Baat (@jankibaat1) May 31, 2022
A thread of KK's last performance in Kolkata.#RipKK #GoneTooSoon pic.twitter.com/eNuDUf4Abu
— Jagruti (@JagrutiPotphode) May 31, 2022
An auditorium meant for 2000 was packed with more than 7000 people. There are videos showing singer KK sweating profusely and complaining about the heat. Some social media users have pointed that Fire Extinguishers were sprayed 'just for fun'. Shocked!#KKPassesAway
— Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳 (@pradip103) June 1, 2022
On the other hand, many people began to speculate about the true cause of his death and what caused it, as authorities filed an unnatural death case in connection with his death. So, let’s find out more about him and how he died:
KK, widely known as Krishnakumar Kunnath, was a famous playback singer from India. He recorded songs in many languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, and Gujarati, demonstrating his versatility.
S. Menon and Kunnath Kanakavalli, both Malayali, gave him birth on August 23, 1968, in Delhi and he died aged 53. It means that he was Malayali by ethnicity and was brought up in Delhi.
He graduated from Delhi University’s Kirori Mal College after attending Mount St Mary’s School in Delhi.
In 1991, he married actress Jyothy, with whom he had two children. Nakul Krishna Kunnath, his son, is also a singer, and Tamara Kunnath is his daughter.
His Career
Despite the fact that he had no professional musical training, he created melodies that unfailingly reach the deepest regions of our hearts. His songs transport us to a different type of imagined landscape as if they were written only for us.
Before breaking into Bollywood, he began his career singing for marketing jingles, for which he created 3,500 jingles. He subsequently went on to star in a film with an A.R. Rahman score. Pal, his debut album, was released in 1999. He hasn’t looked back since. Take a look at some of his most famous music lists:
Some of his most famous songs include “Tadap Tadap” from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), “Dola Re Dola” from Devdas (2002), “Aankhon Mein Teri” from Om Shanti Om (2007), “Khuda Jane” from Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), “Zindgi Do Pal Ki” from Kites (2011), “Piya Aaye Na” from Aashiqui 2 (2013) and “Tu Jo Mila” from Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015).
His Music Albums And Compilations
| Year | Album(s) | Music director |
| Solo | ||
| 1999 | Pal | Lesle Lewis |
| 2008 | Humsafar | KK |
| Compilations | ||
| 2002 | Humraaz | Himesh Reshammiya |
| 2010 | Kavalan | KK |
| 2011 | Soulful Voice KK | Various |
| 2014 | #Now Playing: KK Hits | Various |
| 2013 | KK: Best Of Me | Various |
| 2015 | Musical Bond: Pritam & KK | Pritam Chakraborty
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Death Cause Of KK
It was reported that he died because of a suspected heart attack, police filed a case mentioning his death as unnatural, which sparked various speculations over his death.
According to sources, he felt sick even during the concert’s interval due to the venue’s poor air conditioning, which caused him to sweat profusely. Then, he suddenly fell and went unconscious.
He was rushed to a private hospital, where he was declared dead. The media uncovered several clues indicating that he died as a consequence of concert officials’ incompetence. However, nothing is verified by the police.
Net Worth Of KK
His net worth is reported to be $8 million.
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