It's hard to imagine that Krishnakumar Kunnath, well known as KK, departed the mortal planes for his heavenly abode barely a year ago on the same day. He was one of the most well-known singers. The singer was adored by followers from all generations, and even now, his melodies are sure to touch the hearts of many. His repertoire has millions of chart-topping hits. And now, on May 31, 2023, the first anniversary of his passing, Shaan, his best friend and frequent singing partner, offered some heartfelt
Today, May 31, is the first anniversary of the passing of Krishnakumar Kunnath, also known as KK, one of India's most well-known vocalists. The Pal and Yaaron hitmaker had a heart attack while performing in Kolkata last year. Shaan, a singer and his close buddy, said in an exclusive interview, “KK and I were like family. So when I heard the news about his death last year, I was in disbelief. I thought it was a prank. But when I realised it was true, I was shattered. He was among the most disciplined people around. He wouldn’t smoke or drink, and was perfect as far as striking a work-life balance was concerned. The fact that he’d get a heart attack was something no one could believe. I can’t believe it’s been a year since he left us.”
Together, Shaan and KK produced around 25 tracks. The 50-year-old recalls those times and says, “We had some of our best times while recording songs together or while performing on stage. KK was very disciplined. He’d be on time and his preparation – for a song recording or stage show – was always on point. We did some great duets together. While some went on to become anthem hits like Dus Bahaane (Dus; 2005), Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe (Dil Chahta Hai; 2001) and It’s The Time To Disco (Kal Ho Naa Ho; 2003), others like Jo Dar Gaya Woh Mar Gaya (Ghaath; 2000) and Dekho Nashe Mein (Race; 2008) are also memorable.”
