Kolkata, June 1 (IANS) Playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away here late on Tuesday night. He was 53.
KK was in the city to perform at a function in Nazrul Manch organised by the Gurudas College.
It has been learnt that KK felt sick while he was performing.
After returning to his hotel, the singer complained of uneasiness following which he was rushed to a hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead.
West Bengal Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Arup Biswas told mediapersons that the body has been sent for post-mortem.
"His family members have been informed. They are likely to reach Kolkata on Wednesday morning," Biswas said.
He said KK came to Kolkata on Monday, and on the same day he performed at Nazrul Manch for a function organised by another city- based college.
Born on August 23, 1968, KK recorded songs in multiple languages including Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu, among others.
Several singers have expressed their grief over the sudden demise of KK. Shreya Ghoshal took Twitter and expressed her shock over the news.
I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces.
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) May 31, 2022
Just can’t believe that our beloved #KK is no more. This really can’t be true.
— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) May 31, 2022
The voice of love has gone.
This is heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/EiAp12v5s3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief on the sudden death of the singer.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022
He will be remembered for songs like 'Pyaar Ke Pal', 'Yaaron', 'O Meri Jaan', among many others.