Indian playback singer KK dies - in pictures

  • Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, performs during a musical evening featuring the soundtrack of Hindi film 'Guzaarish' in Mumbai on October 20, 2010. The singer died aged 53 after performing a concert in Kolkata. AFP
    Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, performs during a musical evening featuring the soundtrack of Hindi film 'Guzaarish' in Mumbai on October 20, 2010. The singer died aged 53 after performing a concert in Kolkata. AFP
  • Bollywood singers Mohit Chauhan, left, KK, centre and Shaan at a concert on Mumbai on September 27, 2021. AFP
    Bollywood singers Mohit Chauhan, left, KK, centre and Shaan at a concert on Mumbai on September 27, 2021. AFP
  • KK performed his Bollywood hits at Hard Rock Cafe in Dubai Festival City in 2019. Photo: Colors Live
    KK performed his Bollywood hits at Hard Rock Cafe in Dubai Festival City in 2019. Photo: Colors Live
  • KK was known for songs such as 'Pyaar Ke Pal' and 'Yaaron'. Photo: Oberoi Middle East Events
    KK was known for songs such as 'Pyaar Ke Pal' and 'Yaaron'. Photo: Oberoi Middle East Events
  • Fans, celebrities and politicians shared their condolences on social media, led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Icons in Concert
    Fans, celebrities and politicians shared their condolences on social media, led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Icons in Concert
  • His 1999 debut album 'Pal' was much loved and he went on to have a successful career in playback singing. Photo: Colors Live
    His 1999 debut album 'Pal' was much loved and he went on to have a successful career in playback singing. Photo: Colors Live
  • He sang in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Bengali. Photo: Colors Live
    He sang in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Bengali. Photo: Colors Live