Kolkata, June 01: Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died on Tuesday night due to cardiac arrest in Kolkata post his live stage performance at a college.
It was reported that the 53-year-old was complaining of the glare of lights at the concert and was feeling uneasy, so he took a small break and went backstage.
Singer KK was declared dead on arrival at the private CMRI hospital in Alipore around 10.45 pm. The singer’s wife and son have reportedly taken the morning flight to Kolkata.
As soon as the news broke a video of the concert went viral in which the singer can be seen requesting the management to switch on the AC.
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In videos shared online, the singer could be heard churning out his multiple hits at the concert, including “Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai”.
KK’s 1999 debut album “Pal” was critically acclaimed.
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Many on social media shared glimpses from his last concert, remembering him as their teenage idol whose songs made their school and college lives memorable.
Other hits like “Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai” and “Tadap Tadap Ke” are among the most popular songs by KK.
