KK Height Weight Age Biography Family Wiki Net Worth, Affairs, Marriage & much more. Krishnakumar Kunnath (23 August 1968 – 31 May 2022) popularly known as KK, was an Indian playback singer. He has recorded songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese and Gujarati languages films. He was regarded as one of the most versatile singers of his generation.
KK’s popular songs included “Tadap Tadap” from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), the Tamil song “Apadi Podu”, “Dola Re Dola” from Devdas (2002),”Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai” from Wo Lamhe (2006) , “Aankhon Mein Teri” from Om Shanti Om (2007), “Khuda Jane” from Bachna Ae Haseeno (2009), “Piya Aaye Na” from Aashiqui 2 (2013), “India Wale” from Happy New Year (2014) and “Tu Jo Mila” from Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), among others. He is the recipent of 5 Filmfare Awards.
Early life
Born in Delhi to Malayali parents C. S. Menon and Kunnath Kanakavalli, Krishnakumar Kunnath was brought up in New Delhi. KK sang 3,500 jingles before breaking into Bollywood. He was an alumnus of Delhi’s Mount St Mary’s School and graduated from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. He sang in the “Josh of India” song for the support of Indian Cricket Team during Cricket World Cup of 1999. This song featured members of the Indian Cricket Team.
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KK married Jyothy in 1991. His son Nakul Krishna Kunnath sang a song “Masti” from his album Humsafar with him. KK also has a daughter named Tamara Kunnath.
Vocals and Musical Style
KK has been greatly influenced by the singer Kishore Kumar and music director R. Burman. Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Bryan Adams, Led Zeppelin are also favourite international singers and bands of KK. KK has stated that it is not important for a singer’s face to be prominently seen – saying he believes the important thing is that “a singer must be heard.” KK has never undergone any formal training in music.
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Death
He died from cardiac arrest at The Grand Hotel in Kolkata, after performing in Sir Gurudas College fest on Nazrul Mancha on 31 May 2022.
Albums
| Year | Album(s) | Music Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Albums | ||
| 1999 | Pal | Lesle Lewis |
| 2008 | Humsafar | KK |
| Compilations | ||
| 2002 | Humraaz | Himesh Reshammiya |
| 2010 | Kavalan | KK, Rita |
| 2011 | Soulful Voice KK | Various |
| 2014 | #Now Playing: KK Hits | Various |
| 2013 | KK: Best Of Me | Various |
| 2015 | Musical Bond: Pritam & KK | Pritam Chakraborty |
Awards and honors
South
| Year | Award(s) | Language | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Hub Awards | Tamil | Best Playback Singer- Male | Won |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Kannada | Best Playback Singer- Male | Won |
| 2012 | Eenam-Swaralaya Singer of the Year Award | Malayalam | Singer of the Year | Won |
Hindi
| Filmfare Awards | |||
| 2000 | Best Male Playback Singer | “Tadap Tadap” (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) | Nominated |
| 2003 | “Bardaasht Nahi Kar Sakta” (Humraaz) | ||
| 2006 | “Dus Bahane” (Dus) | ||
| 2008 | “Aankhon Mein Teri” (Om Shanti Om) | ||
| 2009 | “Zara Sa” (Jannat) | ||
| “Khuda Jane” (Bachna Ae Haseeno) | |||
| Screen Awards | |||
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai” (Gangster) | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Khuda Jaane” (Bachna Ae Haseeno) | Won |
| Zee Cine Awards | |||
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai” (Gangster) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Zindagi Do Pal KI” (Kites) | Nominated |
| IIFA Awards | |||
| 2000 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Tadap Tadap” (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Tu Aashiqui Hai” (Jhankaar Beats) | |
| 2006 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Dus Bahane” (Dus) | |
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai” (Gangster) | |
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Aankhon Mein Teri” (Om Shanti Om) | |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Khuda Jaane” (Bachna Ae Haseeno) | |
| Guild Film Awards | |||
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Aankhon Mein Teri” (Om Shanti Om) | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Khuda Jane” (Bachna Ae Haseeno) | |
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Sajde” (Khatta Meetha) | |
| GiMA Awards | |||
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | “Zindgi Do Pal Ki” (Kites) | Nominated |