KK dies at 53: Babul Supriyo, Srijit Mukerjee, Farah Khan and more – industry insiders reveal unknown details about the chartbuster singer
KK dies at 53: Babul Supriyo, Srijit Mukerjee, Farah Khan and more – industry insiders reveal unknown details about the chartbuster singer
Singer KK passed away last night after performing in Gurudas college in Kolkata. He reportedly suffered from a heart attack. Industry insiders who have known KK or have worked with KK have opened up on some unknown details of the chartbuster singer.
Last night, in a tragic and shocking turn of events, singer KK aka Krishnakumar Kunnath passed away. He reportedly suffered a heart attack. KK had complained of uneasiness while performing his gig at Kolkata’s college. Visuals of KK being rushed to his hotel after the concert has surfaced and his fans are in utter disbelief. The whole music and film fraternity is in a state of shock over KK’s untimely demise. Some of them have shared some unknown quips and details of what a fine man KK was and will be. From Shreya Ghoshal to Vishal Dadlani, Babul Supriya and more, loads of singers have spoken about what the man who was a singer by profession was in real life. Let’s check it out below:
2/11
Babul Supriyo remembers KK
Popular singer Babul Supriyo mourned the demise of KK. While speaking to ANI, the singer revealed that KK was not just a great singer but also a complete family man. Babul shared that KK would never attend parties and would lead a simple and calm life.
3/11
Farah Khan thanks KK for singing in her films
Filmmaker Farah mourned the loss of KK with a heartfelt post on Instagram. She shared a selfie of herself and KK and revealed that the popular singer stood out for unfilminess whilst the whole industry suffered in cutthroat competitions.
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4/11
Srijit Mukherji on new friend KK
Filmmaker Srijit Mukerji worked with KK on his next Sherdil. The director revealed that he had met KK just last month for the first time. However, they chatted away like they have known each other for years. Srijit shared that he loved lyricist Gulzar a lot.
5/11
Shantanu Moitra recalls his bond with KK
Composer Shantanu worked with KK a lot. They have been friends for a long time. He composed Sherdil’s song which is probably his last song ever. Shantanu penned a heartfelt note recalling and cherishing their bond over Parathas. He wrote, “U took me to my first recording studio,u sang my first jingle,I had my first late night parantha with u. We had joys we had fun we had seasons in the sun. And u probably sang your last song with me. Will miss ur laughter, will miss u KK. Thank u for everything . Rest in peace. PS: we never remembered to click pics so this is all I have . You would say , you and me don’t need to click .”
6/11
Ismail Darbar on working with KK on Tadap Tadap
Ismail Darbar worked on Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam with KK. The singer sang Tadap Tadap for the Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer. Darbar shared KK’s reaction to the song. He shared that KK told him that he doesn’t need to give him another song as the success of Tadap Tadap was sky high. He thanked him for giving unimaginable success with the heartbreak number. Ismail Darbar revealed KK sang the song at 4 AM in the morning.
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7/11
Anu Malik's fond memories of working with KK
Music composer Anu Malik said that there was no other man like KK. He was very calm. Anu said that he never met a well-behaved man like KK in his life. Anu Malika revealed that he sang the title track of Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai despite having a high fever. He shared that it had been raining heavily and despite that, he came to the studio and sang the song. He also added that he loved his family dearly and was not attracted to glamour and parties. He would head home right after recording songs.
8/11
Rahul Vaidya's tweet on KK
Singer Rahul Vaidya in his tweet shared that KK never drank or smoked. Rahul shared that KK lived the most non-controversial and non-media-hyped life. He called him a complete family man and said that he always greeted him with kindness and love.
9/11
Vishal Dadlani on KK singing for him and Shekhar
KK sang for Vishal and Shekhar. An old clip of Vishal jamming with KK was shared by the composer-singer. In it, Vishal is seen heaping praises on KK saying that he would make their songs sound brighter. Vishal wrote, “The purest most beautiful heart that rang clear in every note he sang.”
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10/11
Shreya Ghoshal remembers KK
Noted singer Shreya Ghoshal is shocked beyond words. Remembering KK, Shreya tweeted out, “One of the most humble, gentle, pure human being I have met in my life.”
11/11
Sona Mohapatra's tribute for KK
Sona Mohapatra shared that he would never compete against anyone in the music industry and was a complete family man. She called him ‘gold in the matter unglamourous’. Sona shared that he had an impeccable rep in the industry circuit.
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