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.
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KK was born in 1968 in Delhi to CS Menon of Thiruvambadi, Thrissur and Kanakavalli of Poonkunnam. Although he could not read or write, he spoke Malayalam well. While studying at Mont St. Mary’s School and Kirory Mall College, he memorized songs by Kishore Kumar, Mohammad Rafi and Abba.
He formed his own rock music group and sang. After graduating from college, he became a marketing executive. Soon, commercials for Hero Honda and Usha Fan hit the music scene. Initially, KK provided voice for over 3,500 commercials in 11 languages in India.
KK became famous with the song ‘Chhodaye Hum Wo Galiam ….’ from the Gulzar movie ‘Machis’. The song “Tadap Tadap” from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and the songs Tu Aashiqui Hai (Junker Beatles), Awara Pan (Jism) and It’s the Time for Disco (Kal Ho Naa Ho) topped the KK charts.
A.R. He entered South Indian cinema by singing in Minsarakanavu to Rahman’s music. He soon became a regular singer in Tamil and Telugu. It is too late to sing in Malayalam again. Though he sang in the movie Ayudham, the Malayalees who were accustomed to hearing Yesudas’ crystal clear voice doubted whether he would accept his lack of pronunciation. ‘Rahasyamay’ is a hit song in Malayalam with a new face.
“Ninaith Ninaith Parthen ‘(7g Rainbow Colony),” Kaathal Valarten “(Manmathan),” Number One Soul in Ten “(Vasul Raja MBBS),” Uyirinnuyire … “(Kakka Kakka),” Ankhom Mein Theri “(Om Shanti Om ) Are KK’s hit songs,
KK’s 1999 album ‘Pal’ topped the indie-pop charts. The second album, Humsafar, also garnered a huge fan following. Later, it made waves across the country with stage shows. In Hindi, Kya Mujhe Pyar Hai (Wo Lam Lhe), Ankhom Mein Teri (Om Shanti Om), Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno), Piya Aaye Na (Aashiqui 2), Toohi Mere Shab Hai (Gangster), Tune Mari Entrian (Goonte) Songs and songs in Tamil include Strawberry Kanne (Minsara Kanavu), Appadi Pot (Gilli) and Uyirin Uyire (Kakka Kakka) on KK’s hit list.
He has won 5 Filmfare Awards. We know many of the commercials sung by KK; Pepsi’s ‘Yeh Dil Mange More’ is one such example. He was married to his childhood friend Jyoti. Son Nakul has sung on KK’s album Humsafar.
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