Popular Bollywood singer KK passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday night. The singer was in the West Bengal capital to perform at an event when he felt unwell. He was then taken to the CMRI hospital where he was declared dead.
The singer’s sudden demise has left the entire world shocked and devastated. Social media is flooded with celebrities and fans expressing grief at the news. Reacting to the news of the singer’s death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid condolences to the family and mentioned that KK’s songs will remain with us forever.
“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,” he wrote.
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
Rahul Vaidya was among the first people who took to Twitter and shared the news of KK’s demise. “I hear singer KK just passed away. GOD what is really happening!!?? I mean WHAT IS HAPPENING. One of the nicest humans kk sir was. Gone too soon at 53.Beyond shocked. RIP sir,” he wrote. Akshay Kumar also paid tribute to the singer and wrote, “Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti,” he wrote.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit also reacted to KK’s death and called it ‘unbelieveable’. He dropped a picture of the late singer on his Twitter handle and wrote, “It’s shocking & unbelievable. Well-known singer KK is no more. He passed away due to massive heart attack while he was performing in Kolkatta just now. A great loss to the Indian music industry. Heartfelt condolences to his family and close ones.”
Among others, singer Armaan Malik, and actor Neil Nitin Mukesh also paid tribute to the singer.
Here’s How Celebrities Are Expressing Grief At KK’s Death:
Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2022
I hear singer KK just passed away. GOD what is really happening!!?? I mean WHAT IS HAPPENING. One of the nicest humans kk sir was. Gone too soon at 53.Beyond shocked. RIP sir.
– RAHUL VAIDYA RKV (h rahulvaidya23) May 31, 2022
It’s shocking & unbelievable .
Well known singer KK is no more .
He passed away due to massive heart attack while he was performing in Kolkatta just now .
A great loss to the Indian music industry .
Heartfelt condolences to his family and close ones.
Om Shanti !
🙏 pic.twitter.com/Dpsy0UemxS– Ashoke Pandit (hoashokepandit) May 31, 2022
Extremely sad and devastated. Another shocking loss for all of us. Can’t believe our KK sir is no more… what is even happening. I can’t take it anymore.
– ARMAAN MALIK (@ ArmaanMalik22) May 31, 2022
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
Extremely upsetting and shocking news of one of finest singers of our generation, everyone’s dear, KK is no more with us. His songs have made him immortal. He will be loved forever ❤️🙏🏻. His song Hai junoon, from our film Newyork, still brings millions hope of love and dreams. pic.twitter.com/HdRCNvk2D4
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) May 31, 2022
Meanwhile, KK’s post-mortem will take place tomorrow. However, it is being said that the singer passed away due to cardiac arrest. KK’s family will also reach Kolkata tomorrow.
KK has sung several superhit songs for Bollywood. Whether it was Khuda Jaane from 2008 movie Bachna Ae Haseeno or Piya Aaye Na from the film Aashiqui 2, the singer won everyone’s heart with all of his songs. Some of the other superhit tracks sung by the singer were Tune maari entriyaan, Tadap tadap, Tu jo mila, Tu hi meri shab hai, and Gori gori among others.
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