Remembering Krishnakumar Kunnath: A Journey Through Music

Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, was the darling of Indian playback singers. He is well-known for soulful and romantic songs. His musical sojourn has been much inspiring and chock full of passion. Let’s delve into his life and endeavours for music. 

Early Life

He was born on 23 August 1968 in Delhi, India. KK was brought up in a Malayalam family. His childhood life was full of love for music. Initially, he studied well and worked in marketing. But, he always wanted to sing at his heart.

Start of His Music Career

In 1994, he decided to chase his dreams. He was sending demo tapes to all the top Indian artistes. This was a big step from where he had started. Not so long after, he got chances to sing commercial jingles. In this long period of years, he recorded more than 3,500 jingles in 11 different languages. He had a versatile voice and could sing many styles.

Remembering Krishnakumar Kunnath: A Journey Through Music
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Rise to Fame

KK began playback in Bollywood in the year 1999. His first major song in the film was for the movie “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.” It was very emotional and depicted his great talent. In 1999 itself, he came up with the first album, “Pal.” The album went on to be extremely popular and had many hit numbers.

His Musical Achievements

KK has sung more than 500 songs in Hindi in his lifetime. He sings in Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam, among many other languages. His fabulous ability to express deep emotions made him India’s most sought-after playback singers in its film industry.

KK was given several accolades for his work. He collected six nominations in Filmfare Awards and won two in the Star Screen Awards. Thousands of hearts were captured by his songs, and he made a household name in India.

Popular Songs

KK is remembered for many beautiful songs. Some of his most famous tracks are:

  • Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil Se – from “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”
  • Tu Aashiqui Hai – from “Jhankaar Beats”
  • Aankhon Mein Teri Ajab Si – from “Om Shanti Om”
  • Khuda Jaane – from “Bachna Ae Haseeno”
  • Yaaron Dosti Badi Hi Haseen Hai – from “Pal”

Each song showcased his rich voice and ability to convey feelings. His music made people feel love, joy, and sadness all at once.

Legacy and Impact

KK’s legacy lives long after death. He died at the age of 53, on May 31, 2022. His contribution to music is remembered in several ways. There is a statue erected for him in Kolkata, commemorating his life and work. He will forever be one of the best playback singers in India.

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Personal Life

KK married his childhood girlfriend Jyoti in 1991. His children were Nakul, son, and Taamara, daughter. He was a family man; he loved spending time with them. KK said on numerous occasions that his family is the strength that helped him get along with the huge pressure of the music world.

Conclusion

There are many singers who sang and made lot of money. But Krishnakumar Kunnath was much more than that. He was an artist whose voice reached the hearts and minds and stayed in hearts. He transformed from marketing to music-that is a real inspiration. The songs of KK soothe and comfort people even years after they were sung. Indian music history will never be without his soulful melodies.

Do you have any of your favourite KK songs? Share it with us! Let’s keep his memories fresh through some of his beautiful music.

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