KK death LIVE updates: Late singer's last rites to be held in Mumbai on Thursday

Singer KK death updates: On Tuesday (May 31), singer KK passed away at the age of 53. He had just got done with a live concert in Kolkata, following which he fell ill.

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Tuesday (May 31) night brought a piece of shocking news for India's music fraternity. Singer and composer Krishnakumar Kunnath, known by his stage name KK, passed away at the age of 53, shortly after finishing a live concert in Kolkata. 'Pyaar Ke Pal',  'Tu Aashiqui Hai' (Jhankar Beats), 'Tadap Tadap' (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) are some of KK's iconic songs that have left an indelible mark on his fans. Over the span of his almost 3-decade-long career KK sang more than 500 songs in Hindi and more than 200 songs in Telugu, Bengali, Kannada and Malayalam languages. He had also received various honours including two Screen Awards for Best Playback Singer- Male (Non-Film Music) and many more.

01 June 2022

23:24 IST

KK's MORTAL REMAINS REACH MUMBAI

Late singer KK's mortal remains reached Mumbai today late evening. His last rites will be held on Thursday, reportedly.

23:17 IST

The preliminary findings of the post-mortem conducted on renowned Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath aka KK, indicated that he died due to a cardiac arrest, a senior police officer said told PTI on Wednesday.

READ FULL STORY HERE: Singer KK's preliminary post-mortem report suggests cardiac arrest as reason behind his death

21:42 IST

Salman Khan offers condolences to KK's family. Actor tweeted: 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

20:23 IST

Gautam Chikermane, friend and former band member with singer KK from college was shocked to hear of this unfortunate news. He told ANI: #KK was a drummer & lead singer in our college band of six. More than that, he was the energy in our band. I couldn't believe the news. I double & triple checked everywhere & I was so upset, couldn't sleep all night.

#KK was a drummer & lead singer in our college band of six. More than that, he was the energy in our band. I couldn't believe the news. I double & triple checked everywhere & I was so upset, couldn't sleep all night: Gautam Chikermane, friend & former band member with singer KK pic.twitter.com/1U491PqJJv

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2022

20:21 IST

Famous playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya mourned KK's untimely death and told ANI: #KK is the only singer who came with me & continued with today's singers. He was very cultured, had respect for his seniors; everyone should learn this from him... Pritam's music was recognized by KK's voice, it was a base for songs

#KK is the only singer who came with me & continued with today's singers. He was very cultured, had respect for his seniors; everyone should learn this from him... Pritam's music was recognized by KK's voice, it was a base for songs: Playback Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya pic.twitter.com/Xqza7v2Jjg

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2022

20:16 IST

PRIYANKA CHOPRA, HRITHIK ROSHAN MOURN KK'S UNTIMELY DEATH

Global actress Priyanka Chopra extended condolences to KK's family. She shared a video from his live performance, writing "Gone too soon. Condolences to @jyothykrishna, @taamara.k24, @nakulk24, and everyone who grieves today. Rest in Power KK."

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Absolutely shocked & sad to hear about KK's untimely departure. He will always remain one of my favourites. Such a versatile artist, a voice to every emotion... You will be missed. RIP 

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) June 1, 2022

Hrithik expressed his grief over KK’s death and wrote: "Absolutely shocked & sad to hear about KK’s untimely departure. He will always remain one of my favourites. Such a versatile artist, a voice to every emotion… You will be missed. RIP."

20:14 IST

Late singer KK's mortal remains reach Mumbai today

He died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, May 31, 2022, and reportedly his funeral will take place tomorrow.

17:48 IST

In an interview with the Times of India, KK's music teacher from Delhi's Kirori Mal College, Sumitra Mohanty said, "It is very sad for a teacher to lose a student. He was such a remarkable and talented student. He was a Western music singer, but I told him to listen to Indian music and be a part of it, which he did. Later on in life, he told me, ‘Thank you for inducting me to this music, because this is now my bread and butter'." It is heartbreaking to say goodbye to him, it is such a sad day for us, personally."

17:46 IST

Reports suggest late singer KK's mortal remains will reach Mumbai by 7.30 pm today and his funeral will take place in Mumbai on Thursday, June 2. 

16:59 IST

Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi mourned the untimely death of popular singer KK on Tuesday night in Kolkata. He wrote: It's very sad when a true Artist & Musician passes away! It's very shocking Rest in Peace. May God give strength to all his fans and family.

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16:59 IST

Singer and music director Himesh Reshammiya said the celebrated playback singer KK was a warm-hearted human being and his untimely death felt like a personal loss, reports IANS.

16:55 IST

No foul play found, says the verbal opinion of post mortem of KK. “Pathological condition of internal organs mainly heart." Final report will come after the chemical examination.

16:20 IST

Suniel Shetty remembers late singer KK and Sidhu Moosewala. He tweeted: When beautiful voices are stopped in full flow, the universe loses a lifeline. In shock over the tragic deaths of two singing legends #sidhumoosewala & #KK. Numbed at the unfathomable loss  #RIPLegends. #RIPKK #RIPLegend #KKPassesAway #KrishnakumarKunnath #SidhuMooseWalaDeath

When beautiful voices are stopped in full flow, the universe loses a lifeline. In shock over the tragic deaths of two singing legends #sidhumoosewala & #KK. Numbed at the unfathomable loss  #RIPLegends. #RIPKK #RIPLegend #KKPassesAway #KrishnakumarKunnath #SidhuMooseWalaDeath pic.twitter.com/j7POeYmMBq

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) June 1, 2022

15:19 IST

KK last rites: Gun salute accorded to singer at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata.

#WATCH | West Bengal: Gun salute accorded to singer #KK at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata. CM Mamata Banerjee and members of the family of KK are also present here.

KK passed away in Kolkata last night after a live performance here. pic.twitter.com/A4ZTkOSm79

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2022

15:00 IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee paid her last respects to singer KK at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee paid her last respects to singer #KK at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/IAgCjsQUtL

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2022

14:39 IST

Actor Sonu Sood tweeted, "Pal... yaad aayenge wo Pal... Rest in harmony bhai #RIPKK". Singer-politician Babul Supriyo tweeted, "One of the nicest guys the music industry ever had... One or bestest voices we ever had... KK's sudden so so very untimely demise is too shocking and devastating a reality to deal with... Rest in Peace my friend."

One of the nicest guys the Music Industry ever had... One or bestest Voices we ever had... #KK 's sudden so so very untimely demise is too shocking & devastating a reality to deal with... Rest in Peace my friend  pic.twitter.com/kMBwI58VcN

— Babul Supriyo (@SuPriyoBabul) May 31, 2022

14:36 IST

"Today is my birthday and losing such a good friend and a talented singer on this day is even more disheartening. He was a very good human being and an honest person. There are a lot of memories with him," said music composer Ismail Darbar on KK's demise.

14:35 IST

The body of KK is being taken from SSKM hospital to Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata. He will be given gun salute by the Bengal government here.

West Bengal | The body of singer #KK being taken from SSKM hospital to Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/gP1pMpmJsA

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2022

14:33 IST

Actor Akshay Kumar on Wednesday called singer KK's sudden demise a big loss. Akshay Kumar tweeted, "Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti."

13:33 IST

Playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya said,  "Many singers came, but a playback singer whose voice of silk was meant for the screen was KK... this is a big loss for music, now the playback singing system has finished with him... I respect, miss and love KK. I am his biggest fan."

13:31 IST

"Gun salute will not be given at the airport, it will be given in Rabindra Sadan as the postmortem is still going on. We have consulted with the family, they have a 5.15 pm flight so we will pay respect there," West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on the demise of KK after a concert.

12:58 IST

A video of singer KK being rushed to the hospital after the concert in Kolkata has surfaced online. Check the video here:

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12:47 IST

Reportedly, after watching the last show of KK online from Odisha, Bagchi, a national award-winning singer-songwriter, came live on Facebook and made controversial comments on the talent of KK."The singers of Kolkata are much better singers than KK. But the people of Bengal do not care for them. They just remain enthralled with Mumbai. But how long will this continue? It is high time to stand by Bengal. Who is this KK? Who is he? People of Kolkata get so thrilled when KK comes to the city to perform. But they do not show the same enthusiasm for us," Bagchi said in the live video.

12:42 IST

Jubin Nautiyal expresses what many fans are feeling today - one and only KK!

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12:39 IST

KK's death isn't sinking in! His death has left everyone heartbroken. 

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12:33 IST

Meanwhile, the sporting fraternity expressed their sadness at KK's untimely demise with former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman expressing their condolences. IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals and sports commentator Harsha Bhogle expressed their sadness on social media.

12:32 IST

A staff of Nazrul Mancha Auditorium in Kolkata, who was present during the live concert, told ANI that the venue was overcrowded and to disperse the crowd the bouncers sprayed a foam. "There was very much a huge crowd. People were jumping over the barricade and gate. However, nothing happened inside the auditorium. He (KK) was feeling unwell. He took a break and performed again," he said. 

12:30 IST

A probe into the matter is underway. Investigators are waiting for the preliminary report of the postmortem. Mourning the demise of KK, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a Twitter post, said, "The sudden and untimely demise of the Bollywood playback singer KK shocks and saddens us. My colleagues have been working since last night to ensure that all requisite support is given for necessary formalities, his rites and to his family now. My deep condolences."

12:29 IST

Gautam Chikermane, friend and former band member of late singer KK, said, "KK was a drummer and lead singer in our college band of six. More than that, he was the energy in our band. I couldn't believe the news. I double and triple checked everywhere and I was so upset, I couldn't sleep all night." 

11:17 IST

"West Bengal Government will give gun salute to singer KK at Kolkata airport," says CM Mamata Banerjee. He passed away last night in Kolkata after a live performance.

10:47 IST

Farah Khan remembers KK.

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10:22 IST

"We have started an investigation into singer KK's death and a case of unnatural death has been registered with the New Market Police Station. We are talking to the hotel authorities and scrutinising CCTV footage to understand what had happened before he was taken to the hospital," a police officer said. (PTI) 

10:21 IST

A case has been lodged with New Market Police Station in Kolkata under whose jurisdiction falls the five-star hotel where KK had put up and felt unwell before being taken to a hospital, he told PTI.

09:28 IST

Family of singer KK has arrived in Kolkata. The singer passed away last night after a live performance in the city. His body is kept at CMRI hospital from where it will be taken to SSKM hospital.

West Bengal | Family of singer #KK arrives in Kolkata. The singer passed away last night after a live performance in the city. His body is kept at CMRI hospital from where it will be taken to SSKM hospital. pic.twitter.com/F9kDmZDqz4

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2022

09:24 IST

Some last moments from KK's concert.

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09:21 IST

Actress Dia Mirza remembers KK, says this loss feels personal.

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09:20 IST

"KK was brought to the hospital around 10 pm. It's unfortunate that we could not treat him," a senior official of the private hospital where KK was taken in Kolkata said. Read the story here.

08:33 IST

Breaking: Kolkata Police’s New Market Police Station registers unnatural death (U/D) case in the sudden demise of singer KK. According to our sources, police are also investigating factors like whether the auditorium had more people than its actual capacity, and whether the ACs were working or not. They are checking if any prevailing circumstance led to KK falling sick while performing.

08:24 IST

Nation mourned the death of KK, with PM Modi joining in to pay his tributes. "Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as (they) 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," Modi tweeted.

08:23 IST

KK performed at a concert organised by Gurudas College at Nazrul Mancha in south Kolkata for almost an hour in the evening. He was "feeling heavy" after reaching his hotel, and soon collapsed, officials said. 

08:22 IST

KK passed away after a concert in Kolkata, where he performed live.

08:16 IST

KK, best known for his songs like "Zindagi Do Pal Ki" from the movie Kites, "Aankhon Mein Teri" from the movie Om Shanti Om, "Khuda Jaane" from the movie Bachna Ae Haseeno, "Tadap Tadap" from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke, passed away on Tuesday (May 31).