KK, famed Indian singer, dies at age 53 – FilmyVoice

Kunnath’s work as a playback singer — a vocalist whose songs are pre-recorded to be used in movies — made him well-known within the nation and all through the diaspora, as he lent his voice to a whole bunch of Bollywood movies. He turned a preferred family title after the 1999 launch of his first solo album, “Pal.”

“Saddened by the premature demise of famous singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly generally known as KK. His songs mirrored a variety of feelings as struck a chord with folks of all age teams. We are going to all the time bear in mind him by his songs. Condolences to his household and followers. Om Shanti,” Modi said.

Indian actor Akshay Kumar stated in a tweet, “Extraordinarily unhappy and shocked to know of the unhappy demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti.”

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri stated he was “so unhappy” to listen to of Kunnath’s loss of life, noting that he sang the primary track on his first movie, and had been a “nice buddy” ever since.

“Why so early, KK, why? However you may have left behind a treasure of a playlist. Very tough night time. Om Shanti. Artists like KK by no means die,” Agnihotri stated.

Kunnath’s first breakthrough position in Bollywood was with the track, “Tadap Tadap Ke” from the film, “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.”

His different widespread tunes embody “Sach Keh Raha Hai” from the film “Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein” and the track “Mangalyam,” from the film, “Saathiya.”

Born in August 1968 in New Delhi, Kunnath graduated from Delhi College’s Kirori Mal Faculty, earlier than jumpstarting his profession by singing for jingles for ads, in keeping with CNN affiliate, News18.