Google doodle honors the late Bollywood singer K.K. for his timeless musical talent. K.K. started his career as a playback singer in 1996 with the song “Chhod Aaye Hum” and he became a beloved voice in Bollywood music.
No farewell function at schools and colleges is complete without the classic song “Pyar Ke Pal.” Its singer, Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK), was a versatile artist who won many hearts. He started his Bollywood journey in 1996 with the song “Chhod Aaye Hum” from the movie “Machis.” After that, he never looked back and continued to captivate fans with his amazing voice.
KK was born on 23rd August 1968 in Delhi. He graduated from Kirori Mal College with a degree in commerce and then worked as a marketing executive for six months. After that, he started his music career by singing advertisement jingles. Over his three-decade career, he recorded around 3,500 jingles. In 1999, KK released his debut solo album “Pal”. Notably, every song in it was a memorable hit.
KK’s Bollywood Hits
The song “Tadap Tadap” from the movie “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” brought KK into the limelight. Other notable hits include “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), and “Tu Jo Mila” from Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015). These songs struck a chord with millions because of his soulful and romantic voice. KK received six Filmfare nominations and he also won the 2009 Screen Awards Best Playback Singer- Male Award for “Khuda Jaane”. Throughout his career, he sang over 500 songs in Hindi.
KK’s Versatility
He sang songs that belonged to a variety of musical genres. Additionally, he recorded over 200 songs in various Indian languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. Furthermore, the Tamil song “Appadi Podu” became widely popular across India. He also worked with A. R. Rahman on a popular song “Strawberry Kanne”.
How did Google explain its Doodle?
Explaining its doodle, the tech giant Google mentioned, “On this day in 1996, KK debuted as a playback singer on the song, Chhod Aaye Hum, as a feature in the movie, Maachis.” It also added that “He’s recognized as one of India’s brightest and most talented playback singers in history. He is widely remembered for recording songs in several languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, and Gujarati.”
The Legend Bids Adieu
KK passed away on 31st May 2022, after performing a concert at a college festival in Kolkata. Doctors ascertained heart attack as the cause of death. He was 53 years old when he died. The music fraternity as well as his fans and followers mourned his tragic demise. In 2023, Gurudas Mahavidyalaya installed KK’s statue the college in Kolkata. It was the venue where he held his last concert.
KK’s musical legacy continues to resonate with millions and his work inspires the new generation of singers.
