KK will always be remembered through his songs: PM Modi joins others to pay tribute to singer

New Delhi: If you were growing up in the ’90s, KK’s soulful rendition would have been a part of your playlist. ‘Pyaar Ke Pal’,  ‘Tu Aashiqui Hai’ (Jhankar Beats), ‘Tadap Tadap’ (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) are some of the iconic songs of Krishnakumar Kunnath, known as KK to his fans. On Wednesday (June 1), his sudden demise after a concert in Kolkata left India’s music fraternity and fans shocked. Tributes poured in after the singer’s untimely demise, and India’s political leaders joined in to pay their respects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and posted, “Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as (they) 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.”

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

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Anurag Thakur and several other leaders from the political fraternity also expressed their grief over KK’s death. The office of the Vice President tweeted, “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!”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that he has left an indelible impression on the minds of countless music lovers. “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,” he tweeted today.

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 Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur mentioned that the news of KK’s sudden death is shocking. “Shri Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) has made a different place in the hearts of people with his excellent singing. The news of his sudden death is shocking. I am very sad… KK was a talented and influential singer. His passing away is a great loss to the music world which is impossible to compensate for,” he wrote in a tweet in Hindi. Thakur further said, “May God give strength to his family and fans to bear this loss and place the departed soul at his feet.”

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari tweeted, “Saddened to know the news about the untimely demise of notable singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as ‘KK’. His demise is a huge loss to the Indian music industry. My deepest condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.”

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal wrote, “Some voices never die. #RIPKK”Popular playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, collapsed after a concert in Kolkata. He was rushed to a private hospital in the city, where he was pronounced dead on Tuesday evening.