Playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died here late on Tuesday night. He was 53 years old. KK had come to the city to perform at a program at Nazrul Manch organized by Gurudas College. It is learned that KK was feeling ill while performing.
After returning to the hotel, the singer complained of uneasiness and fainted, after which he was taken to the hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. West Bengal Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Arup Biswas told media persons that the body was recovered. It has been sent for post-mortem. His family members have been informed, Biswas said. They are likely to reach Kolkata on Wednesday morning.
He said that KK came to Kolkata on Monday and the same day he performed at Nazrul Manch at a function organized by another college in the city. Born on August 23, 1968, KK has spoken in several languages including Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. Recorded songs. Several singers from Kolkata have expressed grief over the sudden demise of KK. He will be remembered for songs like Pyaar Ke Pal, Yaaron, O Meri Jaan.
