Palakkad boy's voice from the heart

Krishnakumar Kunnath, a popular Indian playback singer who has given some of the most memorable songs of our times, passes away at the age of 53 in Kolkata.

Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, was born in Delhi on August 23, 1968. He started his career in the late 1990s and quickly rose to fame with his soulful voice and passionate performances. He has sung over 500 songs in various languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.

Some of KK's most popular songs include "Pal", "Yaaron", "Khuda Jaane", "Tune Maari Entriyaan" and "Tera Chehra". He has also sung popular jingles for brands like Titan, Pepsi and Coca-Cola.

KK was known for his versatility and ability to sing in a variety of genres, from pop to rock to classical. He was also known for his energetic live performances and his ability to connect with his audience.

KK's untimely demise is a great loss to the Indian music industry. He was a gifted singer who had a long and successful career ahead of him. He will be remembered for his soulful voice and his passionate performances.

Today, we take a look back at the life and career of Krishnakumar Kunnath, a Palakkad boy who made it big in the Indian music industry.

KK was born in Delhi to Malayali parents. He studied at the Mount St. Mary's School in Delhi and later at the Kirori Mal College of the University of Delhi.

KK's interest in music began at a young age. He would often sing and play the guitar in college. After graduating from college, KK worked as a marketing executive for a few years before deciding to pursue a career in music.

In 1994, KK moved to Mumbai and started working as a jingle singer. He soon got his break in Bollywood when he was asked to sing the song "Tadap Tadap" for the film "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" (1999). The song was a huge hit and KK's career took off from there.

KK went on to sing some of the biggest hits of the 2000s, including "Pal", "Yaaron", "Khuda Jaane", "Tune Maari Entriyaan" and "Tera Chehra". He also sang popular jingles for brands like Titan, Pepsi and Coca-Cola.

KK was known for his versatility and ability to sing in a variety of genres, from pop to rock to classical. He was also known for his energetic live performances and his ability to connect with his audience.

KK's untimely demise is a great loss to the Indian music industry. He was a gifted singer who had a long and successful career ahead of him. He will be remembered for his soulful voice and his passionate performances.