The sudden demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, has sent shockwaves across the country, prompting a flood of tributes and messages from fans and followers, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

KK passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday after suffering a suspected heart attack. He was 53. The versatile singer collapsed after performing at a concert at Nazrul Manch in Kolkata. He was rushed to Kolkata's CMRI Hospital around 10 pm where he was declared brought dead. The singer is survived by his wife and children.

Expressing his grief at the singer’s death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said KK’s songs would remain with us forever.

“His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups,” Modi said on Twitter, adding that he will always be remembered through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans, he tweeted.

Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022Remembering the “very talented and versatile singer”, Home Minister Amit Shah said his untimely demise was "a huge loss to Indian music."

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“With his gifted voice, he has left an indelible impression on the minds of countless music lovers,” Shah tweeted.

KK was a very talented and versatile singer. His untimely demise is very saddening and a huge loss to Indian music. With his gifted voice, he has left an indelible impression on the minds of countless music lovers. My deepest condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti Shanti

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 31, 2022

Union minister Anurag Thakur tweeted in Hindi that KK had carved a place in the hearts of people with his excellent singing. He was a talented and influential singer and his death was a loss that is impossible to compensate.

श्री कृष्णकुमार कुन्नथ (केके) ने अपनी बेहतरीन गायकी से लोगों के दिलों में अपनी अलग जगह बनाई है। यूँ अचानक उनके देहावसान की खबर स्तब्ध कर देने वाली है।

अत्यंत दुःखद…केके एक प्रतिभाशाली व प्रभावशाली गायक थे, उनका जाना संगीत जगत की बहुत बड़ी क्षति है जिसकी भरपाई असंभव है।— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) May 31, 2022

Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu tweeted KK was known for “his soulful voice and melodious singing” and his “demise is a huge loss to the world of music”.

Anguished by the sudden demise of renowned singer, Shri Krishnakumar Kunnath. Known for his soulful voice and melodious singing Shri KK's demise is a huge loss to the world of music. Om Shanti!

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) May 31, 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot sent condolences to KK’s family, fans and admirers.

“May God give strength to his family, fans and admirers to bear this loss,” Gehlot tweeted.

My heartfelt condolences at the untimely demise of renowned singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, KK. His contribution to the world of music shall always be remembered. May God give strength to his family, fans and admirers to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) May 31, 2022

Among others, Shreya Ghosal, Madhavan, Rahul Vaidya, Mohit Chauhan, Farhan Akhtar, Akshay Kumar, Armaan Malik, Vishal Dadlani, Salim Merchant, Jubin Nautiyal and Ajay Devgn paid tribute to the singer.

Singer and musician Vishal Dadlani said his “heart is in tatters”.

“This can’t be real. The voice of purity itself, of kindness of decency, of a true heart of gold. Gone. The tears won't stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!,” Dadlani tweeted.

"I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why!" singer Shreya Ghoshal said on Twitter.

I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces.

— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) May 31, 2022

Abhishek Bachchan said the singer was “gone too soon”. “KK, thank you for sharing your talent with us all,” he tweeted.

This is such shocking and sad news. KK, thank you for sharing your talent with us all. Gone too soon. Rest in harmony!

— Abhishek