Krishnakumar Kunnath, a star Bollywood singer best known as KK, complained of feeling cold and unwell before collapsing
In 1999, Sony Music had just been launched in India and they were looking to launch a new artiste. KK was selected as the new artiste and he came out with his debut solo album titled Pal with Lesle Lewis composing the music. The album was arranged, composed and produced by Lesle Lewis of the duet Colonial Cousins.[3] The songs "Aap Ki Dua", "Yaaron" and the title track "Pal" in no time ruled the lips of youngsters & also the music chart. The songs "Pal" and "Yaaron" became songs commonly used in school farewells.[17] Pal was the first album released by KK under Sony Music for which he got the Screen award as best singer.[18]
On 22 January 2008, KK released his second album Humsafar after a gap of eight years.[19] The songs "Aasman Ke", "Dekho Na", "Yeh Kahan Mil Gaye Hum" and "Rain Bhai Kaari (Maajhi)" are famous songs from this album. Besides, KK had also sung an English Rock Ballad "Cineraria".[16] The title track, "Humsafar" is a mix of English and Hindi lyrics. Eight songs of the album Humsafar were composed by KK.[16]
KK has also sung many television serial songs like Just Mohabbat, Shaka Laka Boom Boom, Kuch Jhuki Si Palkein, Hip Hip Hurray, Kkavyanjali, Just Dance.[20] KK appeared on television too. He was invited as jury member for a talent hunt show Fame Gurukul.[21]
KK also has sung a song named "Tanha Chala" for the Pakistani TV show The Ghost which was aired on Hum TV in 2008. The song was composed by Farrukh Abid and Shoiab Farrukh, and Momina Duraid penned the lyrics.[22]
KK participated in the musical program of MTV India Coke Studio.[23] There he sang one qawwali "Chadta Suraj" along with Sabri Brothers and a recomposed version of his exquisite track "Tu Aashiqui Hai" from the movie Jhankaar Beats.[24] He also came in the TV show Surili Baat in Aaj Tak Channel.[25] He has also performed in Sony Mix TV Show and MTV Unplugged Season 3, aired on MTV 11 January 2014. KK was in Dubai for his concert 'Salaam Dubai 2014' in April.[26] He also did concerts in Goa, Dubai & Chennai, and Hong Kong.[26][27]
On 29 August 2015, KK appeared in the television singing reality show Indian Idol Junior Season 2. After 10 years, he appeared in a singing reality show as a judge and guest jury member.[28]
On 13 September 2015, KK appeared on the TV show "Baaton Baaton Mein" on Sony Mix.
| Filmfare Awards | |||
| 2000 | Best Male Playback Singer | "Tadap Tadap" (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam)[46] | Nominated |
| 2003 | "Bardaasht Nahi Kar Sakta" (Humraaz)[47] | ||
| 2006 | "Dus Bahane" (Dus)[48] | ||
| 2008 | "Aankhon Mein Teri" (Om Shanti Om)[48] | ||
| 2009 | "Zara Sa" (Jannat)[48] | ||
| "Khuda Jane" (Bachna Ae Haseeno)[49] | |||
| Screen Awards | |||
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" (Gangster)[48] | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Khuda Jaane" (Bachna Ae Haseeno)[50] | Won |
| Zee Cine Awards | |||
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" (Gangster)[48] | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Zindagi Do Pal KI" (Kites)[51] | Nominated |
| IIFA Awards | |||
| 2000 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tadap Tadap" (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam)[48] | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Aashiqui Hai" (Jhankaar Beats)[48] | |
| 2006 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Dus Bahane" (Dus)[48] | |
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" (Gangster)[48] | |
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Aankhon Mein Teri" (Om Shanti Om)[48] | |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Khuda Jaane" (Bachna Ae Haseeno)[48] | |
| Guild Film Awards | |||
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Aankhon Mein Teri" (Om Shanti Om)[48] | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Khuda Jane" (Bachna Ae Haseeno)[48] | |
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Sajde" (Khatta Meetha)[52] | |
| GiMA Awards | |||
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Zindagi Do Pal Ki" (Kites)[53] | |
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