KK Death News LIVE Updates: Funeral On June 2 In Mumbai; Mamata Banerjee Pays Last Respects; Singer's Wife Inconsolable
KK Death News LIVE Updates: Funeral On June 2 In Mumbai; Mamata Banerjee Pays Last Respects; Singer's Wife Inconsolable
KK Death News LIVE Updates: Singer KK, whose
real name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday night
hours after performing at a concert there. KK’s family arrived in Kolkata on
Wednesday morning. The singer’s mortal remains reached Rabindra Sadan where the
gun salute took place. It is now reported that the funeral will take place on
June 2 in Mumbai.
Priyanka Chopra remembered KK by sharing a video
from one of his live performances and offered her condolences. The actress
wrote, “Gone too soon. Condolences to @jyothykrishna, @taamara.k24, @nakulk24,
and everyone who grieves today. Rest in Power KK.”
Singer
KK dies at 53: Hrithik Roshan says he's 'absolutely shocked'
Hrithik Roshan took to Twitter and expressed his
grief over KK’s death. “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,” he
tweeted.
KK
passes away: Palash Sen shares clip from their Kapil Sharma Show appearance,
singer's death leaves him 'shattered'
Palash Sen reacted to KK’s death by sharing a
snippet from his, KK and Shaan’s The Kapil Sharma Show appearance. In the video,
Palash recalled how KK paved the way for his jingle career. Sharing the video,
Palash said, “Will never get over this loss.. I am shattered and broken.. Thank
you God , for giving KK to us.. I guess He is now needed in heaven as this
earth is not worth his time.. Stay Mehfuz my bro .. you know I love you ..”
KK
no more: Funeral to take place on June 2 in Mumbai
It is reported that KK’s funeral will take place in
Mumbai. According to India Today, KK’s family is taking the singer’s mortal
remains to Mumbai via a flight. They are scheduled to land in Mumbai at 7:45 pm
on Wednesday night. The funeral will take place on Thursday, June 2.
RIPKK: Kajal Aggarwal pays a tribute to the singer.
Kajal Aggarwal took to her Instagram Stories and
remembered the singer. “Forever will be the rock star…shall forever live
through your music! I extend my condolences to KK’s family, friends and fans.
KK, you will be dearly missed,” she said.
KK
no more: Pooja Bhatt recalls the last time she collaborated with the singer
Taking to Twitter, Pooja Bhatt revealed she last
met the singer in a studio in 2019. “12 June 2019. The last time we were in a
studio with #KK This is an image of the lyric sheet he was handed. Ironic?
Tragic? Bizarre? Indeed!” she tweeted.
KK
passes away: Allu Arjun offers his condolences
Allu Arjun took to Twitter and mourn KK’s untimely
death. “Extremely saddened to learn about the untimely demise of KK ji. He sang
memorable songs for me. He was loved by people across generations and
languages. Condolences to the near & dear. Gone too soon 💔.
Rest In Peace,” he said.
KK
passes away: Kartik Aaryan mourns singer's death
Kartik Aaryan shared a picture of KK and offered
his condolences. “Shocked and Saddened 💔 KK sir you and
your voice will live forever in our Hearts,” he said.
KK
no more: CCTV footage from singer's last concert under scrutiny
A CCTV footage from the event where KK last
performed is under scrutiny, according to Republic TV. Two people are
reportedly questioned in connection with the KK’s death probe.
KKpasses away: Lucky Ali remembers his 'talented and loving friend'
Lucky Ali penned an emotional note in the memory of
KK. “This morning I heard about my friend KK, my Talented and Loving
Friend,always full of Life and Energy and Smiles…in our Traditions we are
taught that if four people witness that a person was a Good Soul on this Earth
when he or she died, then, that person would go to Heaven..and bro KK was a
Good Soul,” he wrote on Facebook.
KK Death News LIVE Updates: Singer KK,
whose real name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday
night hours after performing at a concert there. KK’s family arrived in Kolkata
on Wednesday morning. The singer’s mortal remains reached Rabindra Sadan where
the gun salute took place. It is now reported that the funeral will take place
on June 2 in Mumbai.
KK’s mortal remains were taken to SSKM hospital for a post-mortem on
Wednesday. KK was rushed to the hospital after falling ill in his Kolkata hotel
room, shortly after performing the live gig at the Nazrul Mancha auditorium on
Tuesday night. The singer was 53 and survived by wife and two children. “KK was
brought to the hospital around 10 pm. It’s unfortunate that we could not treat
him,” a senior official of the hospital told news agency PTI.
KK released his first album, Pal in 1999. The singer-composer has
umpteen hits to his credit such as Tadap Tadap (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam), Kya
Mujhe Pyaar Hai (Woh Lamhe), O Meri Jaan (Life In A… Metro), Dus Bahane (Dus),
Beete Lamhein (The Train), Ankhon Mein Teri (Om Shanti Om), Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai
(Gangster), and Tune Maari Entriyaan (Gunday). He was born in Delhi and was
also known for his electric live shows.
The singer’s sudden death has sent shockwaves across the entertainment
industry. Many celebs took to social media at the late hour to express shock
and sadness at the singer’s demise. Actor Akshay Kumar, for whom KK sang a
number of songs over the years, tweeted, “Extremely sad and shocked to know of
the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti.”
Actors Vicky Kaushal and Ranveer Singh both shared KK’s picture on
Instagram Stories. While Ranveer added a broken heart emoji, Vicky wrote, “Your
magical voice will live on forever. Thank you for your evergreen songs.” Singer
Sonu Nigam also shared an emotional message for KK on Instagram
Filmmaker Srijit Mukerji wrote on Facebook, “In a state of total shock.
Just met him last month for the first time and it seemed that we had known each
other for years. The chatter wouldn’t just stop. And I was so moved to see the
love he had for Gulzar saab. He said he stepped into the film world with Chhor
aaye hum and sang it to him as a tribute. Farewell, my newest friend. Will miss
you. I wish we could have had more sessions on music and food and cinema.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the death of KK. In a tweet,
PM Modi said he is saddened by the untimely demise of the noted singer.
