“KK my brother, not done”

Celebrities from the Indian music industry are paying tributes to Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, after his demise yesterday.

Popular singer and a Padma Shri recipient Sonu Nigam took to Instagram and wrote, "KK mere bhai, not done."

KK and Sonu Nigam sang the popular Bollywood song 'Mehki Hawaon Mein,' reports NDTV.

Four National Film Awards recipient Shreya Ghoshal, tweeted, "I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces."

Vishal Dadlani, also a renowned singer, songwriter and music composer also expressed his heartfelt grief.

"The tears won't stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!," he tweeted.

Popular singer Mohit Chauhan paid tributes by tweeting, "KK... not fair man. Not your time to go. This was the last time we were together to announce a tour together. How can you just go??? In shock. In grief. A ear dear friend, a brother is gone. RIP KK. Love you."

Meanwhile, singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo recalled KK as a family man, reports Hindustan Times quoting ANI.
"KK was a great singer and a family man. He lived a simple and calm life. I never saw him attending many parties. I have a lot of memories with him," Supriyo reportedly told ANI.

Music director and composer Jeet Gannguli also expressed his grief in a conversation with ANI, adds the Hindustan Times report.

Gannguli said, "He sang many songs for me. He was just 53 years old. I lost a friend today."

KK passed away on Tuesday evening. He fell ill while performing at an event in Kolkata and was brought to the CMRI hospital, where he was declared dead.

His popular songs include "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 Sanam among others.