KK (singer)
Krishnakumar Kunnath (23 August 1968 – 31 May 2022), popularly known as KK, was an Indian playback singer. He recorded songs in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Assamese and Gujarati. KK began his career by singing advertising jingles and made his film debut in 1996 on an A. R. Rahman soundtrack.
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| Born | Krishnakumar Kunnath 23 August 1968 Delhi, India |
| Died | 31 May 2022 (aged 53) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Alma mater | Kirori Mal College (University of Delhi) |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Years active | 1994–2022 |
| Spouse |
Jyothy Krishna (m. 1991) |
| Children | 2 |
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KK released his debut album, Pal in 1999. The songs "Pal" and "Yaaron" from the album became popular, and are used in school graduations. His popular songs included "Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil Se" from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), the Tamil song "Apadi Podu" from Ghilli (2004), "Uyirin Uyirae" from Kaaka Kaaka (2003), "Dola Re Dola" from Devdas (2002), "Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai" from Woh Lamhe... (2006), "Aankhon Mein Teri" from Om Shanti Om (2007), "Khuda Jane" from Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), "Piya Aaye Na" from Aashiqui 2 (2013), "Mat Aazma Re" from Murder 3 (2013), "India Wale" from Happy New Year (2014), and "Tu Jo Mila" from Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015).
KK received the 2009 Best Playback Singer – Male Screen Award for "Khuda Jaane", from the film Bachna Ae Haseeno. KK received six Filmfare Awards nominations.