KK dies at 53 shortly after performing at Kolkata concert

Singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, who was in Kolkata for a concert, died this evening (May 31). He was 53.

The playback singer collapsed after the concert and was rushed to a private hospital in the city. He was “brought dead” to Kolkata’s CMRI Hospital around 10 pm, hospital authorities told India Today TV.

The singer had earlier today posted photos from his concert at Kolkata‘s Nazrul Mancha.

One of the most versatile singers of the Indian film industry, KK has recorded songs in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, and Bengali, among others.

Condolences poured in for the singer on Twitter, with people expressing shock and disbelief at his sudden death.

Check out the post here:

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

My brother KK 💔💔💔 I’m speechless & broken with you leaving us so suddenly…you sang your heart out brother 💔💔 ..: till the very last day 🙏 @K_K_Pal #KKSinger #RipKK pic.twitter.com/lCaMj5TvM7
— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) May 31, 2022

Just can’t believe that our beloved #KK is no more. This really can’t be true.
The voice of love has gone.
This is heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/EiAp12v5s3
— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) May 31, 2022

Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2022

Extremely shocked and sad by the passing away of our beloved kk. A musician whose voice shaped much of my childhood 💔
— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 31, 2022

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

This is such shocking and sad news. KK, thank you for sharing your talent with us all. Gone too soon. Rest in harmony!
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) May 31, 2022

No no no 💔. Numb. Can’t stop the tears. Cause your voice filled our hearts with love. RIP KK. #gonetoosoon #kk pic.twitter.com/amCAhIhku2
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) June 1, 2022