homeentertainment News'Tears won’t stop': Tributes pour in for singer KK, PM Modi offers condolences to family and fans
'Tears won’t stop': Tributes pour in for singer KK, PM Modi offers condolences to family and fans
KK passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday after suffering a suspected heart attack. He was 53. The versatile singer collapsed after performing at a concert at Nazrul Manch in Kolkata. He was rushed to Kolkata's CMRI Hospital around 10 pm where he was declared "brought dead"
The sudden demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, has sent shockwaves across the country, prompting a flood of tributes and messages from fans and followers, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
KK passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday after suffering a suspected heart attack. He was 53. The versatile singer collapsed after performing at a concert at Nazrul Manch in Kolkata. He was rushed to Kolkata's CMRI Hospital around 10 pm where he was declared brought dead. The singer is survived by his wife and children.
Expressing his grief at the singer’s death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said KK’s songs would remain with us forever.
“His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups,” Modi said on Twitter, adding that he will always be remembered through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans, he tweeted.
Remembering the “very talented and versatile singer”, Home Minister Amit Shah said his untimely demise was "a huge loss to Indian music."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
“With his gifted voice, he has left an indelible impression on the minds of countless music lovers,” Shah tweeted.
KK was a very talented and versatile singer. His untimely demise is very saddening and a huge loss to Indian music. With his gifted voice, he has left an indelible impression on the minds of countless music lovers. My deepest condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti Shanti
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 31, 2022
Union minister Anurag Thakur tweeted in Hindi that KK had carved a place in the hearts of people with his excellent singing. He was a talented and influential singer and his death was a loss that is impossible to compensate.
श्री कृष्णकुमार कुन्नथ (केके) ने अपनी बेहतरीन गायकी से लोगों के दिलों में अपनी अलग जगह बनाई है। यूँ अचानक उनके देहावसान की खबर स्तब्ध कर देने वाली है।
अत्यंत दुःखद…केके एक प्रतिभाशाली व प्रभावशाली गायक थे, उनका जाना संगीत जगत की बहुत बड़ी क्षति है जिसकी भरपाई असंभव है।— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) May 31, 2022
Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu tweeted KK was known for “his soulful voice and melodious singing” and his “demise is a huge loss to the world of music”.
Anguished by the sudden demise of renowned singer, Shri Krishnakumar Kunnath. Known for his soulful voice and melodious singing Shri KK's demise is a huge loss to the world of music. Om Shanti!
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) May 31, 2022
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot sent condolences to KK’s family, fans and admirers.
“May God give strength to his family, fans and admirers to bear this loss,” Gehlot tweeted.
My heartfelt condolences at the untimely demise of renowned singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, KK. His contribution to the world of music shall always be remembered. May God give strength to his family, fans and admirers to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) May 31, 2022
Among others, Shreya Ghosal, Madhavan, Rahul Vaidya, Mohit Chauhan, Farhan Akhtar, Akshay Kumar, Armaan Malik, Vishal Dadlani, Salim Merchant, Jubin Nautiyal and Ajay Devgn paid tribute to the singer.
Singer and musician Vishal Dadlani said his “heart is in tatters”.
“This can’t be real. The voice of purity itself, of kindness of decency, of a true heart of gold. Gone. The tears won't stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!,” Dadlani tweeted.
"I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why!" singer Shreya Ghoshal said on Twitter.
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
Abhishek Bachchan said the singer was “gone too soon”. “KK, thank you for sharing your talent with us all,” he tweeted.
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
Director and producer Karan Johar said “the entertainment world has lost a true artist today”.
Heartbreaking news on the sudden passing away of such an incredible talent…. RIP KK…💔 the entertainment world has lost a true artist today….Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SiKQutPJVO
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 31, 2022
From the sports fraternity, Virendra Sehwag and VVS Laxman expressed their condolences.
KK’s death was “another reminder of how fragile life is”, said Sehwag.
Tragic to hear about the passing away of KK after falling ill while performing in Kolkata. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/43B3dzykP3
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 31, 2022
VVS Laxman posted that he was saddened by the untimely demise of the wonderful singer.
“He will live on through his music,” Laxman wrote.
Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful Singer, KK. He will live on through his music.My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/5V7FybYMnQ
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 31, 2022
IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) shared a part of the KK’s famous song ‘Pal”.
“𝘏𝘶𝘮, 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘢𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘭”, the post read.
“𝘏𝘶𝘮, 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘢𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘭…”
Shocking news coming in from Kolkata. Rest In Peace KK 💐— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 31, 2022
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
First Published: Jun 1, 2022 11:29 AM IST
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