Regarded as one of the greatest playback singers of India, Krishnakumar Kunnath, aka KK, made his debut in Bollywood in 1996 with Gulzar’s film Maachis, which starred Jimmy Shergill, Chandrachur Singh, Om Puri, and Tabu in lead roles. Marking the special occasion, Google dedicated a special doodle celebrating the late legendary singer, who is immensely loved for his romantic and soulful numbers. On Friday, October 25, Google shared an animated picture of KK holding a mic, leaving millions of his fans emotional and happy. The fact that Google honoured KK with a doodle for “Chhod Aaye Hum”, a song in which he sang only a few portions, defines the legacy of the versatile singer. Apart from KK, the track was voiced by Hariharan, Suresh Wadkar, Vishal Bhardwaj and Vinod Sehgal. Google Doodle Celebrates Soulful Singer Krishnakumar Kunnath Aka KK With Stunning Artwork, Honouring His Bollywood Debut.
KK made a full-fledged debut in Bollywood with Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. His tracks “Tadap Tadap Ke” and “Dheel De De Re Bhaiya” from the romance musical became viral hits. Apart from that, KK sang several hit songs, including “Aashayein”, “Yaaron”, “Tu Aashiqui Hai”, “Sach Keh Raha Hai”, “Zara Sa”, “Pyaar Ke Pal”, “Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai” and “Bardaasht Nahi Kar Sakta” among others. KK’s songs with Emran Haashmi have a totally different fanbase. On the special occasion celebrating the musical icon, let us revisit some of the most iconic tracks.
1. “Khuda Jaane” – ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’
2. “Kya Mujhe Pyar Hai” – ‘Woh Lamhe’
3. “Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai” – ‘Gangster’
4. “Alvida” – ‘Life in a Metro’
5. “Beete Lamhe” – ‘The Train’
6. “Dil Ibaadat” – ‘Tum Mile’
7. “Sach Keh Raha Hai Deewana” – ‘Rehnna Hai Terre Dil Mein’
The list goes on, but a true KK fan will know that almost all of his tracks are legendary, and it is pointless to list them all. All these songs are not just songs but pure emotion for fans who grew up in the early 2000s. There was something that distinguished him from other singers, leaving us refreshed every time we listened to them. KK Birth Anniversary: Shaan Remembers His ‘Buddy’ With Special Video of Them Singing the Friendship Anthem ‘Yaaron’ Together.
The legendary singer left us for his heavenly abode after suffering a cardiac arrest during a performance at a college in Kolkata in 2022. In an auditorium packed with students, KK was seen gasping for breath during his final song before being rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Though the singer has left us, his mellifluous voice remains in the hearts of millions who continue to adore the great talent he was.
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