KK cremated: Son Nakul performs last rites, daughter shares 'Love you forever dad' post, Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Bhardwaj and others reach for 'antim darshan'

Mumbai, June 2

Bollywood hit filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali 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. He spoke in a media interview about his experience of working with the late singer and what he liked about his voice quality.

"How could KK just collapse and die like this? What a talent! What a singer! His voice had the throw of a pro," Bhansali said.

The filmmaker recalled working with the late talented singer, saying: "I remember composer Ismail Durbar had come to me with the song 'Tadap Tadap Ke', it was in KK's voice. Normally scratch recordings (sample recordings) are done in temporary voices. But when I heard the song, my first response was, 'Oh my God! What a voice? Who is this? Where did you find him?'" He was speaking to Bollywood Hungama, the entertainment portal.

'Tadap Tadap Ke', as all KK fans would know, was picturised on Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai in the hit 1999 film, 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'.

Bhansali continued: "Ismail said it was the voice of a singer named KK and he had heard him sing a song 'Chhod Aaye Hum Woh Galiyan' for Vishal Bhardwaj. I told Ismail that I loved the song 'Tadap Tadap Ke'. But the voice must remain. I couldn't imagine anyone else singing 'Tadap Tadap Ke'." The filmmaker then talked about KK's voice quality. He observed: "KK was a complete singer. His range and voice-throw were outstanding. He could have been more successful than he was. But he preferred to concentrate on quality rather than quantity. He was very particular about what he sang."

He then went on to share his experience of working with KK for 'Devdas'. "He sang only some alaaps in Devdas," he told Bollywood Hungama. "But in my film 'Guzaarish', when I became a full-fledged music composer for the first time, I wanted him to sing a number of songs. I think KK sang three of my most cherished compositions: 'Daayen Baayen', 'Jaane Kisske Khwab' and the title song 'Guzaarish'.

"Of all these I cherish 'Jaane Kisske Khwab' the most. It is a special composition for me, made even more special by KK's singing."

Going into detail about KK's way of singing and style for 'Guzaarish', Bhansali said: "KK insisted on sitting on a chair to sing the songs of 'Guzaarish'. Normally. singers stand and record their songs. But KK insisted on singing seated. His reason was simple: 'The main character (played by Hrithik Roshan) is a paraplegic, he is therefore going to sing the songs from a seated position, so will I.' That was his level of dedication. He shouldn't have gone so soon." IANS

Mumbai, June 2

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

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." Several renowned personalities such as Kareena Kapoor Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan and Hansika Motwani among many others have expressed grief on his passing.

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. @jdjeryofficial @thinkmusicindia @SonyMusicSouth

— Harris Jayaraj (@Jharrisjayaraj) May 31, 2022

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Chandigarh, June 2

Dairy brand Amul paid tributes to singer KK, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 53. Amul shared a new cartoon featuring the singer in a monochromatic post on Twitter. In the doodle, it shows two images of the celebrated singer, where is holding a mic, as a reference to his live performances Amul wrote, “Yaaron.. yaad aayenge yeh pal.”

#Amul Topical: Tribute to popular playback singer… pic.twitter.com/NIXXmpQWZa

— Amul.coop (@Amul_Coop) June 2, 2022

Mumbai, June 2

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan mourned the death of playback singer KK, who left for the heavenly abode on Tuesday after performing at the Nazrul Mancha in South Kolkata.

The 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' star took to Twitter to offer his condolences to one of the most legendary singers of modern day Bollywood.

Salman wrote in his tweet, "Deepest condolences to his family. You will forever be remembered in your music. #RIPKK."

Deepest condolences to his family. You will forever be remembered in your music. #RIPKK

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) June 1, 2022

KK crooned 'Tadap Tadap' from the 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' which starred Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Ajay Devgn in lead roles.

The song has gone down in the pages of history as a heartbreak anthem.

KK made his Bollywood playback singing debut with 'Chhod Aaye Hum' from the Gulzar directorial 'Maachis', and has some of the biggest hits to his credit across languages including 'Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai', 'Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai', 'Pal', 'Bas Ek Pal', 'Yaaron', 'Appadi Podu' and many more.

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Singer Papon and his wife were spotted outside KK's residence to pay their last respects to the late singer.

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Film director-music composer Vishal Bhardwaj when asked to speak about KK, told the mediapersons gathered outside KK's residence, that KK was a great singer. He also added that it is a huge loss for the industry and personally for him.

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