After Kolkata Concert Singer KK Died on the way to Hospital
“Hum, rahen ya na rahen kal…” – the timeless classic filled the air at Kolkata’s Nazrul Mancha on Tuesday as singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK staged his last performance, hours before his death.
The audience waved their mobile phones with the flash lights on, as the singer put up an electrifying performance of this 1990s hit.
The singer reportedly felt unwell while performing at a concert at Nazrul Manch in Kolkata. He returned to his hotel in Esplanade, where he complained of uneasiness.
He was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at around 10:30pm, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express his condolences. “Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti,” he wrote.
Rahul Gandhi also expressed his grief
This is big loss to Music Film Industry. RIP KK.
