Singer KK's Death: He died hours after a concert performance in Kolkata.
Kolkata Police has registered a case of unnatural death over the demise of popular Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK, a senior officer said on today.
Singer KK died hours after a concert performance in Kolkata. The 54-year-old singer fell ill while performing and was brought to the hospital, where he was declared dead.
The case has been lodged with New Market Police Station under whose jurisdiction falls the five-star hotel where KK had put up and felt unwell before being taken to a hospital, he told PTI.
"We have started an investigation into singer KK's death and a case of unnatural death has been registered with the New Market Police Station. We are talking to the hotel authorities and scrutinising CCTV footage to understand what had happened before he was taken to the hospital," the police officer added.
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Vishal Bhardwaj pens emotional note remembering younger brother KK
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj on Wednesday mourned the death of "younger brother" KK and remembered how he and the singer began their journey together with Gulzar's "Maachis".
"Mera chhota Bhaiyaa. Hum saath aaye thay dilli se. Humara pehla break pehli film pehli kaamyaabi ek saath- MAACHIS ('Chhodh aaye hum wo galiyan'. He also sang the 2nd music in Lata ji's 'pani pani re') Anginat lamhe.. anginat yaadein.. Bepanah dard.. Bichhdey sabhee baari baari," the composer shared on Twitter.
KK's body to be flown to Mumbai
The singer's body will be taken to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport and handed over to his family, who will fly to Mumbai.
Gun salute accorded to KK
West Bengal government on Wednesday paid last respect to renowned Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, with gun salute to his body.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who supervised the proceedings, paid floral tributes to the late singer, whose body was kept at Rabindra Sadan for some time.
KK's death 'a big loss': Akshay Kumar condoles demise of singerActor Akshay Kumar on Wednesday called singer KK's sudden demise 'a big loss'.
The sudden death of Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, has shocked the entire entertainment industry. The singer was in Kolkata for a concert and just shortly after performing he collapsed and was rushed to a hospital in the city where he was declared dead, on Tuesday.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Akshay Kumar tweeted, "Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti "
Rahul Gandhi mourns death of singer KK
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK.
Taking to Twitter Rahul Gandhi said, "Krishnakumar Kunnath, fondly known as KK, was one of the most versatile singers of the Indian music industry. His soulful voice gave us many memorable songs. Saddened by the news of his untimely demise last night. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans across the world."
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the demise of singer KK.
The Prime Minister said that his songs reflected a wide range of emotions and struck a chord with people of all age groups.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoles demise of singer KK
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condoled the demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK.
She also assured requisite support to the singer's family for necessary formalities and his last rites.
Taking to Twitter, Ms Banerjee said, "The sudden and untimely demise of the Bollywood playback singer KK shocks and saddens us. My colleagues have been working since last night to ensure that all requisite support is given for necessary formalities, his rites and to his family now. My deep condolences."
BJP chief Jagat Prakash Nadda also condoled the demise of the singer and said that KK will be remembered for this versatile music.
Family of singer #KK arrives in Kolkata. he singer passed away last night after a live performance in the city. His body is kept at CMRI hospital from where it will be taken to SSKM hospital.
Kolkata Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Murlidhar Sharma arrives at The Oberoi Grand where singer KK was staying. The singer passed away last night after a live performance in the city.
- Kolkata Police has registered a case of unnatural death over the demise of popular Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK, a senior officer said on Wednesday.
- The case has been lodged with New Market Police Station under whose jurisdiction falls the five-star hotel where KK had put up and felt unwell before being taken to a hospital, he told PTI.
- "We have started an investigation into singer KK's death and a case of unnatural death has been registered with the New Market Police Station. We are talking to the hotel authorities and scrutinising CCTV footage to understand what had happened before he was taken to the hospital," the police officer added.
Update| Kolkata Police registers case of unnatural death over singer KK's death.
- Singer KK died hours after a concert in Kolkata on Tuesday.
- The 53-year-old singer collapsed at the hotel where he was staying after the concert in Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha auditorium. Doctor at CMRI hospital said the singer was brought dead.
- Krishnakumar Kunnath, whose stage name was KK, was known for songs like 'Pal' and 'Yaaron', which went on to become big hits among teens in the late 1990s, often heard during school and college farewells and teen cultural events.
- "There is a certain energy an artiste gets when he or she is on stage. No matter what one's condition is, once I am on stage, I forget everything and simply perform," KK had said in his memoir on his official website, The Mesmerizer.
- His 1999 debut album Pal was critically acclaimed. From the early 2000s, he blazed a career in playback singing and recorded a wide range of popular songs for Bollywood films.
- KK has recorded songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali, among other languages.