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Image: KK Facebook page

Indian cricket stars pay tributes to KK

| @indiablooms | Jun 01, 2022, at 10:30 pm

Mumbai: Away from the world of music, India's cricket stars on Wednesday wished singer KK who died in Kolkata, leaving his fans in shock.

KK was 53.

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli tweeted: "Lost a magnificent singer of our times and so suddenly. Condolences to his family and close ones. #KK."

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said: "Devastated to know about sudden death of playback singer #KK. His soulful & melodious songs could easily connect with the hearts of millons of people . My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and followers. May his pious soul rest in peace."

Ex-Indian cricketer VVS Laxman said: "Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful Singer, KK. He will live on through his music.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."

Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh remarked: " Life is so uncertain and fragile! Sad news about the tragic passing away of KK. May god grant strength to his family to bear with this loss. Om Shanti."

Krishnakumar Kunnath, who is popularly known as KK, died in Kolkata Tuesday evening after delivering a performance at the city's Nazrul Mancha. He was 53.

One of the most versatile singers of this generation, KK has recorded songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese and Gujarati languages films.

He arrived in Kolkata on Monday for back-to-back performances here.

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