KK death news highlights: Singer's funeral to take place on June 2 in Mumbai

KK's mortal remains will reach Mumbai by 7.30 pm on Wednesday, June 1. The singer's funeral will take place in Mumbai on Thursday, June 2 as per reports.

Telugu star Allu Arjun took to Twitter and wrote, “Extremely saddened to learn about the untimely demise of KK ji . He sang memorable songs for me . He was loved by people across generations and languages. Condolences to the near & dear . Gone too soon. Rest In Peace.”

Gautam Chikermane, who was a bandmate of KK in Kirori Mal College, took to Twitter on Wednesday to recount the singer's musical journey and struggles he faced in his initial years.

Before his performance on Tuesday, KK had told Kolkata channel Sky 12 that he was very excited. “It’s been two years since I performed in Kolkata. I have really missed this city, a lot of shows happen here. People here love me a lot, I love them too. It’s actually been a while since I performed at the Nazrul Mancha. I am very excited,” he had said.

In an interaction with the Times of India, KK's music teacher from Delhi's Kirori Mal College--Sumitra Mohanty--said, "It is very sad for a teacher to lose a student. He was such a remarkable and talented student. He was a Western music singer, but I told him to listen to Indian music and be a part of it, which he did. Later on in life, he told me, ‘Thank you for inducting me to this music, because this is now my bread and butter'." It is heartbreaking to say goodbye to him, it is such a sad day for us, personally. "

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"Mera chhota Bhaiyaa.. Hum saath aaye thay dilli se. Humara pehla break, pehli film, pehli kaamyaabi ek saath- MAACHIS (KK in Chhodh aaye hum wo galiyan. Also no one knows that he sang the 2nd music in Lata jee’s paani paani re) Anginat lamhe.. anginat yaadein.. Bepanah dard.. Bichhdey sabhee baari baari (My baby brother, we came together from Delhi. We had our first break, first film and first success together: Maachis. So many moments, so many memories, so much pain… all are leaving me, one by one)," Vishal wrote.

KK's wife Jyoti and their kids paid a floral tribute to the singer as his body was brought to Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata.

“Today is my birthday and losing such a good friend and a talented singer on this day is even more disheartening. He was a very good human being and an honest person. There are a lot of memories with him," said music composer Ismail Darbar on KK's demise.

Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Suniel Shetty shared pictures of KK and Sidhu Moosewala and wrote, “When beautiful voices are stopped in full flow, the universe loses a lifeline. In shock over the tragic deaths of two singing legends #sidhumoosewala & #KK. Numbed at the unfathomable loss.”

“#KK is the only singer who came with me & continued with today's singers. He was very cultured, had respect for his seniors; everyone should learn this from him... Pritam's music was recognized by KK's voice, it was a base for songs,” said playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya.

TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh said the BJP should stop its "vulture politics" and should not politicise an unfortunate incident.

"Around 7,000 people were reportedly present at the venue of the programme where the seating capacity was around 3,000 people. He was mobbed there, which means security arrangements were not in place for a VIP," BJP state spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said.

A staff of Nazrul Mancha Auditorium in Kolkata, who was present during the live concert, told ANI that the venue was overcrowded and to disperse the crowd the bouncers sprayed a foam.

"There was very much a huge crowd. People were jumping over the barricade and gate. However, nothing happened inside the auditorium. He (KK) was feeling unwell. He took a break and performed again," he said.

“When we met last .. until we meet meet again Bro,” Shaan wrote in his tweet. He reposted a few pictures from his recent visit on The Kapil Sharma Show with Dr Palash Sen and KK.

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Speaking in an interview with news agency ANI on Wednesday, actor Akshay Kumar remembered KK and said, “He was part of my career, he was a part of my lots of songs... It was a very shocking thing what happened last night. It's very sad that we are losing a lot of our singers & it happened at a very young age.”

Comedian and talk show host Kapil Sharma remembered KK in a tweet. Writing in Hindi, he remembered KK's recent visit on The Kapil Sharma Show and said he ‘will always remain in our hearts’.

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli wrote in a tweet, “Lost a magnificent singer of our times and so suddenly. Condolences to his family and close ones. #KK”

News agency ANI quoted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as saying, “West Bengal Government to give gun salute to singer #KK at Kolkata airport.”

"We have started an investigation into singer KK's death and a case of unnatural death has been registered with the New Market Police Station. We are talking to the hotel authorities and scrutinising CCTV footage to understand what had happened before he was taken to the hospital," said a police official as per a PTI report.

“Shocking to hear about kk. Deepest condolences to the family. RIP. GONE TOO SOON," Shahid Kapoor wrote in his tweet.

“A voice and talent like no other.. They don't make them like him anymore. Working on the songs he sang was always that much more special. You will always be in our hearts KK and live eternally through your songs. RIP Legend KK #ripkk,” Emraan wrote in his tweet.

Event organiser Tochon Ghosh had met KK on Tuesday afternoon. According to Tochon, KK was fine at that time and there was no indication something major could happen to him.

Family of singer KK arrives in Kolkata. The singer passed away last night after a live performance in the city. His body is kept at CMRI hospital from where it will be taken to SSKM hospital.