2 June 2022, 19:35 PM
Salim Merchant, Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal, Hariharan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Javed Ali, Alka Yagnik and Raghav Sachar from the B-town music industry were photographed visiting the singer's Mumbai residence for the final rites.
2 June 2022, 19:22 PM
Harris Jayaraj, who has closely worked with KK on many songs, too penned his heartfelt tribute. He said that with KK's death he has lost his 'Uyirin Uyir'. He wrote, "My Uyirin Uyire passed away. RIP Singer KK. What a shocking news to hear when the whole world is praising his last song Konji Konji. I am completely shattered and my condolences to his family and friends."
2 June 2022, 19:21 PM
Oscar and Grammy winning composer AR Rahman has penned an emotional note for his 'buddy' KK, who passed away after performing at a college in Kolkata. Rahman took to social media to mourn the death of the 'gifted singer', who was put to rest on Thursday.
"Dear KK ..what's the hurry buddy... gifted singers and artists like you made this life more bearable..#RIPKK," Rahman wrote.
Dear KK ..what’s the hurry buddy ..gifted singers and artists like you made this life more bearable..#RIPKK
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) June 1, 2022
2 June 2022, 19:21 PM
Harris Jayaraj, who has closely worked with KK on many songs, too penned his heartfelt tribute. He said that with singer KK's death he has lost his 'Uyirin Uyir'. He wrote, "My Uyirin Uyire passed away. RIP Singer KK. What a shocking news to hear when the whole world is praising his last song Konji Konji. I am completely shattered and my condolences to his family and friends."
2 June 2022, 19:13 PM
Amul India released a new topical that paid tribute to renowned Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK. The official Twitter account of Amul posted the black and white topical on its page on Thursday. It features two animated sketches of the singer performing for the audiences, accompanied with the words, "Yaaron...Yaad aayenge yeh pal. Alvida, KK 1968-2022."
The caption on the post read, "Tribute to popular playback singer...".
2 June 2022, 19:06 PM
Singer KK passed away in Kolkata late on Tuesday night. He was 53. He was in the city of joy to perform at a function in Nazrul Manch organised by the Gurudas College.
2 June 2022, 19:06 PM
KK's wife Jyoti and their son Nakul were seen at the cremation ground with their relatives. According to reports, the last rites for singer KK, whose real name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, began at the Versova Hindu Crematorium on Thursday afternoon. They were performed by his son.
2 June 2022, 19:05 PM
Others who were seen included singers Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Rekha Bhardwaj were seen at the cremation ground, where KK's mortal remains were taken for cremation.
2 June 2022, 19:05 PM
A slew of Bollywood personalities such as Javed Akhtar, Vishal Bhardwaj, Alka Yagnik among many others were seen in bidding an emotional goodbye to late singer KK, who was cremated in Versova on Thursday.
2 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Singer-composer Pritam couldn't attend KK's last rites due to Covid-19.
2 June 2022, 17:15 PM
VISHAL BHARDWAJ'S EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO KK
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj penned an emotional note to singer KK, mourning his untimely and sudden demise. He wrote: Mera chhota Bhaiyaa. Hum saath aaye thay dilli se. Humara pehla break pehli film pehli kaamyaabi ek saath- MAACHIS (Chhodh aaye hum wo galiyan. He also sang the 2nd music in Lata ji’s pani pani re) Anginat lamhe.. anginat yaadein.. Bepanah dard.. Bichhdey sabhee baari baari..
Mera chhota Bhaiyaa.
Hum saath aaye thay dilli se. Humara pehla break pehli film pehli kaamyaabi ek saath- MAACHIS
(Chhodh aaye hum wo galiyan. He also sang the 2nd music in Lata ji’s pani pani re)
Anginat lamhe.. anginat yaadein..
Bepanah dard..
Bichhdey sabhee baari baari.. pic.twitter.com/gHrJHqpA9g— Vishal Bhardwaj (@VishalBhardwaj) June 1, 2022
2 June 2022, 16:58 PM
Musicians like Shreya Ghoshal, Salim Merchant, Alka Yagnik, Rahul Vaidya, Javed Ali, Papon, Shantanu Moitra and Sudesh Bhosale paid their tribute to the singer at his residence.
2 June 2022, 16:42 PM
The last rites were performed by KK's son Nakul, who looked inconsolable. The 53-year-old singer's filmmaker friend Vishal Bhardwaj with his wife Rekha, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Udit Narayan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya and others attended the funeral.
ALSO CHECK: Singer KK cremated in Mumbai, family and friends bid an emotional farewell - IN PICS
2 June 2022, 15:19 PM
Kolkata Police officials found Antacid strips in KK’s hotel room. Police’s investigation has revealed that KK had gastric-related issues and would pop gastric-related medicines often. Before the concert, KK had reportedly told his wife that he has pain in his shoulders and arms.
Histopathological report is awaited which will reveal more details.
2 June 2022, 14:43 PM
KK CREMATED IN MUMBAI
Singer KK has been cremated in Mumbai with his family and friends bidding him a tearful adieu.
(Pic Courtesy: Viral Bhayani)
2 June 2022, 14:04 PM
OM PURI'S EX-WIFE SLAMS WEST BENGAL GOVT FOR KK'S DEATH
Late actor Om Puri's former wife Nandita Puri has raised eyebrows on the conditions under which artists are made to perform in Kolkata.
READ FULL STORY: Kolkata killed KK: Om Puri's ex-wife Nandita raises questions on lack of facilities at Nazrul Manch
2 June 2022, 13:49 PM
KK could have been saved if CPR was administered on time, a doctor who conducted the autopsy said on Thursday.
ALSO READ: KK could have been saved if...reveals doctor who conducted the autopsy
2 June 2022, 13:17 PM
Noted singer Alya Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, and actress Anveshi Jain among several others were clicked at KK's residence for paying their last respects.
2 June 2022, 13:12 PM
KK'S FINAL JOURNEY BEGINS
Singer KK's antim yatra begins from his residence. Many musicians, singers and other celebrities paid their last respects.
2 June 2022, 13:08 PM
Sanjay Leela Bhansali recalls how he was floored by KK's 'Tadap Tadap Ke' scratch recording. Bollywood hit filmmaker SLB was in shock after hearing about the demise of popular singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known by his stage name KK, on Tuesday night in Kolkata.
2 June 2022, 12:10 PM
Singers Javed Ali, Shilpa Rao, and music composer Salim Merchant were spotted at the late singer's funeral.
(Pic Courtesy: Viral Bhayani)
2 June 2022, 11:31 AM
KK'S DAUGHTER MISSES DAD...
Late singer KK's daughter Tamara recalled her father and shared a post on Instagram. She shared the funeral card and wrote, “Love you forever dad.”
2 June 2022, 11:29 AM
Mumbai police ensure tight security arrangements at KK's Antim Darshan. Friends and celebs pay their last respects.
2 June 2022, 10:28 AM
Noted singer Hariharan arrives at KK's funeral along with his wife. In an Instagram post, Hariharan wrote: “Just can’t believe what I am hearing about KK, life is so unfair! He was such a sweet and genuine soul. It is a personal loss for me, and for the world a great musician. I pray that he is in a better place and may god give strength to his family. Om Shanti.”
2 June 2022, 10:24 AM
Celebrities and family friends arrive at KK's residence in Mumbai for paying last respects.
2 June 2022, 09:47 AM
KK'S WIFE POSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Late singer's wife Jyothi Lakshmi Krishna took to her Instagram stories and shared the Antim Darshan timings with all. Also, it was posted on KK's own Instagram handle.
2 June 2022, 09:46 AM
Actress Sonal Chauhan remembers singer, writes an emotional note. She shared: A voice that means a little more to me than the others….
A voice that introduced me to the world that defines me …..
A voice that perhaps is the reason why the country fell in love with Zoya…..
And a voice that I later got the honour to collaborate with in “kaise bataun tujhe”…..
Everytime KK sir touched my life , he created magic….
And that was his gift. His magic went beyond the physical boundaries and touched millions of souls.
KK sir you’ll always be a little more special to me. I’m keeping a little part of you with me. Thank you for adding your magic to my life. Gone too soon. Wish you had stayed ZARA SA aur
Rest In Power
#rip
2 June 2022, 09:22 AM
KK'S ANTIM DARSHAN
Singer KK's last rites will be performed at the Versova Hindu cremation ground. Family and friends rush to his residence for antim darshan.
2 June 2022, 09:21 AM
Late singer's mortal remains were brought to Mumbai in an Air India aircraft that arrived around 8.35 pm on Wednesday.
