Krishnakumar Kunnath(23 August 1968 – 31 May 2022), popularly known asKK,was an Indianplayback singer.He recorded songs primarily inHindi,Tamil,TeluguandKannada.Noted for his versatility in a variety of music genres,[1]KK is regarded among the greatest playback singers of India.[2]He was a recipient of twoScreen Awards,along with nominations for sixFilmfare Awards.[3]
KK | |
|---|---|
 KK performing at the Jockey Club Auditorium inHong Kong,2012 | |
| Born | Krishnakumar Kunnath 23 August 1968 Delhi,India |
| Died | 31 May 2022(aged 53) Kolkata,West Bengal,India |
| Alma mater | Kirori Mal College(University of Delhi) |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Years active | 1994–2022 |
| Spouse |
Jyothy Krishna (m.1991) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
KK began his career by singing advertising jingles and made his film debut in 1996 with a song inMaachis.KK released his debut album,Palin 1999. The songs "Pal" and "Yaaron" from the album became popular, and are used in school graduations. The album turned out to be his career breakthrough. The song "Tadap Tadap Ke" from the 1999 filmHum Dil De Chuke Sanam,earned him his firstFilmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singernomination.
KK went onto establish himself as one of the leading singers of the 2000s with successful songs in various languages. His most popular songs include — "Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe" fromDil Chahta Hai(2001), "O Humdum Suniyo Re" fromSaathiya(2002), "Dola Re Dola"fromDevdas(2002), "Uyirin Uyirae" fromKaaka Kaaka(2003), "Apadi Podu" fromGhilli(2004), "Dus Bahane"fromDus(2005), "Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai" fromWoh Lamhe...(2006), "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" fromGangster: A Love Story(2006), "Aankhon Mein Teri" fromOm Shanti Om(2007), "Khuda Jane" fromBachna Ae Haseeno(2008), "Zara Sa" fromJannat(2008), "Sajde" fromKhatta Meetha(2010), "Piya Aaye Na" fromAashiqui 2(2013), "Mat Aazma Re" fromMurder 3(2013), "India Wale" fromHappy New Year(2014), and "Tu Jo Mila" fromBajrangi Bhaijaan(2015).[4]
KK was popularly known as "The Mesmerizer", for his romantic songs.[5]KK received theScreen Awardsfor Best Singer – Male (non-film music) for his song "Pal" andBest Playback Singer – Malefor "Khuda Jaane", from the filmBachna Ae Haseeno.[6][7]
Early life and work
editBorn in Delhi on 23 August 1968 toMalayaliparents, his mother, Kanakavalli of the Kunnath house and father, C. S. Menon. Krishnakumar grew up inNew Delhi.[8]He got his family name,Kunnath,throughmatrilineal succession.He sang 3,500 jingles before breaking intoBollywood.[9]
Kunnath attended Delhi'sMount St Mary's School,[9]andKirori Mal College,[10]Delhi University.He appeared in the song "Josh of India", released to support theIndian national teamduring the1999 Cricket World Cup.[11]
After receiving a degree in commerce fromKirori Mal College,Kunnath spent six months as a marketing executive before pursuing his love of music. He struggled to establish himself in the competitive recording industry, singing at hotels to make ends meet. Kunnath moved toMumbaiin 1994.[12][13]
Career
editPlayback singing
editIn 1994, KK gave a demo tape toLouis Banks,Ranjit BarotandLesle Lewis.He was called byUTV,and sang a jingle for a Santogen Suiting ad.[14]In a four-year period, KK sang over 3,500 jingles in 11 languages. He considered Lesle Lewis his mentor for giving him his first jingle to sing inMumbai.[12]KK then became a playback singer, beginning withA. R. Rahman's "Kalluri Saaley" and "Hello Dr." from Kadir'sKadhal Desamand "Strawberry Kannae" fromAVM Productions's 1997 musical film,Minsara Kanavu.[15]
Hindi
editKK made hisBollywooddebut with the song "Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil Se" inHum Dil De Chuke Sanam(1999).[15]Before this song, however, he had sung parts of "Chhod Aaye Hum" in Gulzar'sMaachis(1996).[16]KK considered "Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil Se" the turning point of his career.[17]Other popular songs included "Dola Re Dola"inDevdas(2002), "Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai" inWoh Lamhe...(2006), "Aankhon Mein Teri" inOm Shanti Om(2007), "Khuda Jane" inBachna Ae Haseeno(2008), "Piya Aaye Na" inAashiqui 2(2013), "Mat Aazma Re" inMurder 3(2013), "India Wale" inHappy New Year(2014) and "Tu Jo Mila" fromBajrangi Bhaijaan(2015).[4]
KK received sixFilmfare Awardsnominations. He received the 2009Screen AwardsBest Playback Singer – Male award for "Khuda Jaane", from the filmBachna Ae Haseeno.[18]In 2022, KK worked with filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and lyricist Gulzar on a song forSherdil: The Pilibhit Saga.[19]The song, "Dhoop Paani Bahne De", was the first song released since his death.[20]
Tamil
editKK sang popular songs in several languages, includingTamil.According toOutlook,his songs defined Tamil film music during the 2000s and became part of Tamil culture. In 2004, KK's Tamil song "Appadi Podu" became popular across India and was played at clubs and weddings. He worked withA. R. Rahmanon "Strawberry Kanne", a popular song, in 1997.[21]
He had a decade of hit songs during the 2000s. KK sang "Love Pannu" for Harris Jayaraj in 2001, followed by "Kadhal Oru Thani Katchi" and "Gundu Gundu Ponne". In 2003, he had two hits composed by Harris Jayaraj: "Uyirin Uyire" and "Kalyanam Dhaan Kattitkittu". "Uyirin Uyire" was popular in cities, and "Kalyanam Dhaan Kattitkittu" became popular acrossTamil Nadu.[21]
KK sang "Kadhal Valarthen", composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. He worked with Harris Jayaraj and Yuvan Shankar Raja to produce two hit songs: "Kadhalikkum Aasai" and "Ninaithu Ninaithu". "Andankaaka Kondaikaari", composed by Harris Jayaraj, was another successful song. KK sang "Annanoda Paatu" in the filmChandramukhi.Other Tamil hit songs by were "Pani Thuli", "Olikuchi Udambukari", and "Lelakku Lelakku Lela".[21]Despite his birth to aMalayalifamily inThrissur,KK sang only oneMalayalamsong in his 25-year career: "Rahasyamay" inPuthiya Mukham(2009).[22]
Albums
edit
In 1999, Sony Music had been launched in India and wanted to introduce a new artist. KK was selected, and released his debut solo album:Pal,with music byLesle Lewisof the duoColonial Cousins(who also arranged and produced the album).[4]Palwas a pop rock album.[22]and the songs "Aap Ki Dua", "Yaaron" and the title track, "Pal" were popular with audiences and on the music charts; "Pal" and "Yaaron" are frequently played at school farewells.[23]KK received the 1999 Screen Award for Best Singer – Male (non-film music) for the album.[24]
He released his next album,Humsafar,on 22 January 2008.[25]Humsafarfeatured "Aasman Ke", "Dekho Na", "Yeh Kahan Mil Gaye Hum", "Rain Bhai Kaari (Maajhi)", and the English-language ballad "Cineraria".[17]The lyrics of its title track are a mixture of English and Hindi, and eight songs on the album were composed by KK.[17]
Television
editHe sang many songs for television serials, includingJust Mohabbat,Shaka Laka Boom Boom,Kuch Jhuki Si Palkein,Hip Hip Hurray,KkavyanjaliandJust Dance.[26]KK was a jury member on the talent-hunt show,Fame Gurukul.[27]
He sang "Tanha Chala" on the Pakistani TV showThe Ghost,which aired onHum TVin 2008. The song was composed by Farrukh Abid and Shoaib Farrukh, with lyrics byMomina Duraid.[28]
KK appeared on the MTV India musical programmeCoke Studio,[29]singing theqawwali"Chadta Suraj" with theSabri Brothersand a reprise of "Tu Aashiqui Hai" fromJhankaar Beats.[30]He appeared onSurili Baat,on theAaj Takchannel.[31]KK performed onSony MixandMTV Unplugged,which aired onMTVon 11 January 2014. He presented his Salaam Dubai 2014 concert in Dubai in April 2014,[32]and performed in concert inGoa,Dubai,ChennaiandHong Kong.[32][33]
On 29 August 2015, KK appeared in season two of the television singing-reality showIndian Idol Junioras a judge and guest jury member.[34]On 13 September of that year, he appeared on the Sony Mix showBaaton Baaton Mein.[34]In a 2019Hindustan Timesinterview, KK said that he was active in the music industry with live performances and playback singing. Live performances made him happy; he did not want to abandon his "commitment to the audience", and wanted to release a new album after the 2008 success of his second album.[35]
Personal life
editKK married Jyothy Krishna in 1991.[12]His son, Nakul Krishna Kunnath, sang "Masti" (from his album,Humsafar) with him.[14]KK also has a daughter, named Taamara Krishna Kunnath.[36]
Artistry
editVocals and musical style
editKK had no formal musical training.[37]According to film directorMahesh Bhatt,"KK had an emotional bandwidth which echoed all the seasons of the heart. He could be frivolous, romantic and anguished. He could go into the depths, talk about the wonder and magic of life."[38]
KK believed that it was unimportant for a singer's face to be seen, but "a singer must be heard".[39]In a 2019 interview, he said that he felt comfortable with a microphone but awkward in front of a camera. KK valued and "fiercely" protected his privacy.[40]He did not want his singing to be associated with a particular actor and preferred singing for a number of actors.[41] He is widely regarded as a highly versatile singer.[42]Elaborating on his singing style, Ilina Acharya ofFilm Companionnoted: "KK's smooth, honey-textured voice flowed like water. It could project any tone and tenor. He could mould his pitch to reach and resonate with the ups and downs of the human experience."[43]
Inspiration
editKK has often termed legendary singerKishore Kumaras his inspiration. On not taking any formal training, KK stated his idol as one of the reason and added, "From the beginning, I was able to learn a song by just hearing it, it is something that I’ve been blessed with. I later learned that Kishoreda had never learned music, so I had even more reasons to not go to a music class."[44]Sneha Bengani fromCNBC TV18compared him to his inspiration and noted, "Much like Kumar’s, KK’s songs are standalone entities too, larger than the films or the albums they belong to."[45]
Impact and recognition
edit
KK is described in the media as one of the most popular and versatile singers ofIndian cinema.[2][46][47]S. R. Praveen termed him a "rare Malayali singer" who made it big in Bollywood.[48]India TVplaced him in its "Top 10 Bollywood Singers" of all time list.[49]KK was placed 30th inGoogle's "Top 100 Most Searched Asians" list of 2022.[50]A total of nine songs of KK were placed inBBC's "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time" list.[51]KK's work has received praises from several artists.Arijit Singhconsidered KK as his favourite singer and mentor. In 2023, Singh gave a tribute to him and sang his song "Dil Ibadat" in one of his concert.[52]Calling him a "path-breaking singer",Abhijeet Bhattacharyaadded, "KK was a trendsetting singer, which still continues. He was the last playback singer we had… those who came after him, I don’t count them as playback singers. His songs were written for the screen and heroes."[53]Anupam Roycalled KK his idol and added that he was a "livewire performer", who drew his energy from the crowd.[54]
Shaanpraised KK's work ethics and added, "We had some of our best times while recording songs together or while performing on stage. KK was very disciplined. He’d be on time and his preparation – for a song recording or stage show – was always on point. We did some great duets together."[55][56]Sunidhi Chauhancalled him her favourite and added, "I used to go insane with KK on stage and I will never forget the few shows we have done together. I am personally a fan of KK, so much so that I would love to be a little bit of KK."[57]A. R. Rahman,[58]Richa Sharma,[59]Amit Mishra,[60]Usha Uthup,[61]Shreya Ghosal,Sonu Nigam,Vishal DadlaniandMohit Chauhanhave often praised his musical abilities and songs.[62]
Many actors have also termed KK their favourite.Pankaj Tripathistated, "I have been a huge fan of KK, he is one of my favourite singers. The song that he sang is a very soulful and wonderful track."[63]KK sang several songs forEmraan Hashmiwho said, "A voice and talent like no other… They don't make them like him anymore. Working on the songs KK sang was always that much more special."[64]
Illness and death
editOn 31 May 2022, KK performed a concert at a college festival atNazrul Manchain SouthKolkata.[65]After the concert, he returned to his hotel inEsplanade.He complained of feeling unwell on the way back to his hotel, where he experienced cardiac arrest. He collapsed, and efforts to revive him at the hotel were unsuccessful.[66]KK was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at about 10:30 pm, where he was declared dead.[67][68]He was 53 years old.[69]
On 1 June 2022,Kolkata Policeregistered a case of unnatural death to investigate KK's death.[70][71]His autopsy wasvideographed;the report citedmyocardial infarction(heart attack) as the probable cause of death,[72]ruling out foul play. According to the doctor who conducted the autopsy, KK could have survived if he had receivedcardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) immediately after losing consciousness.[73]He had complained to his wife about pain in his shoulder and arm for several days before his death, thinking it was caused by digestive problems. According to the autopsy report, KK's heart had an80-percent blockage.[citation needed]Threepublic interest litigations(PILs) related to the singer's death were registered in theCalcutta High Court.[74]
Funeral
editKK was given a gun salute by the West Bengal government atRabindra SadaninKolkata.[75]West Bengal chief ministerMamata Banerjeewas present for the salute; film- and music-industry figures and politicians, including Prime MinisterNarendra Modi,offered their condolences.[76]KK's remains were brought to Mumbai,[76]and his funeral was held at the Versova Hindu Cemetery on the following day (2 June). It was attended by family members, friends and colleagues.[77]
Discography
editWhether we are there tomorrow or not,
These moments will nevertheless be remembered.
Moments - these are moments of love,
Come, come along with me.
Come, what are you thinking,
Life is short
If we do get a tomorrow, it would be good fortune.
| Year | Album(s) | Music director |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | ||
| 1999 | Pal | Lesle Lewis[23] |
| 2008 | Humsafar | KK[17] |
| Compilations | ||
| 2002 | Humraaz | Himesh Reshammiya[79] |
| 2011 | Soulful Voice KK | Various[80] |
| 2014 | #Now Playing: KK Hits | Various[81] |
| 2013 | KK: Best Of Me | Various[82] |
| 2015 | Musical Bond: Pritam & KK | Pritam Chakraborty[83] |
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Fame Gurukul | Jury member | [84] | |
| 2011 | Coke Studio 1 | Himself | Episode: 1,7 | [85] |
| 2014 | Surili Baat | |||
| 2015 | Indian Idol Junior 2 | Judge | Guest appearance | |
| Baaton Baaton Mein | Himself |
Accolades
editIn aHindustan Timesinterview, KK was asked if he was bothered by being nominated for a number of awards but seldom winning. He said no: "As a singer, I haven't felt any lesser by not getting an award. Winning or not winning an award doesn't affect me. I just like to do my work in the best possible manner. I am happy getting good songs. I am happy not getting awards."[86]
Tribute and honours
edit
Reporting KK's death,Deccan Heraldcalled him the "voice of love".[87]According toThe Times of India,he wasBollywood's most versatile singer.[88]An article inThe Hindusaid, "Till the end, he remained a rage in the concert circuit and will be remembered as the singer who became the voice of the heart".[30]
In 2023, a statue of KK was installed at Gurudas Mahavidyalaya inKolkata,the same place where he performed his last concert.[89]Several singers likeArijit Singh,Shaan,Sunidhi Chauhan,Sonu Nigam,Shilpa Raoand others have given a tribute to KK, by singing his songs during their concerts.[90]
On 25 October 2024, Google honoured him with aGoogle Doodleto celebrate the anniversary of his debut as a playback singer in 1996 when he sangChhod Aaye Humin the filmMaachis.[91]
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