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On 22 January 2008, KK released his second album ''[[Humsafar (album)|Humsafar]]'' after a gap of eight years.<ref name="star">{{cite web| url=http://www.screenindia.com/story.php?id=269294&pg=-1|title= Star-studded music launches are back|publisher= ''[[Screen India]]'' | date= 5 February 2008}}</ref> 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". The title track, "Humsafar" is a mix of English and Hindi lyrics. The album ''[[Humsafar (album)|Humsafar]]'' has 10 songs, out of which eight have been composed by KK. The other two songs were taken from his previous album ''Pal''. |
On 22 January 2008, KK released his second album ''[[Humsafar (album)|Humsafar]]'' after a gap of eight years.<ref name="star">{{cite web| url=http://www.screenindia.com/story.php?id=269294&pg=-1|title= Star-studded music launches are back|publisher= ''[[Screen India]]'' | date= 5 February 2008}}</ref> 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". The title track, "Humsafar" is a mix of English and Hindi lyrics. The album ''[[Humsafar (album)|Humsafar]]'' has 10 songs, out of which eight have been composed by KK. The other two songs were taken from his previous album ''Pal''. |
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KK has also sung many [[television program|television serial]] songs like Just Mohabbat, [[Shaka Laka Boom Boom]], Kuch Jhuki Si Palkein, |
KK has also sung many [[television program|television serial]] songs like Just Mohabbat, [[Shaka Laka Boom Boom]], Kuch Jhuki Si Palkein, hip hip hurray, kavyanjali, [[Just Dance (Indian TV series)|Just Dance]] . He has also sung the theme song for Star Parivaar Awards 2010 with [[Shreya Ghoshal]]. KK appeared on television too. He was invited as jury member for a talent hunt show [[Fame Gurukul]].<ref name="extension">{{cite web| url= http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14609691| title= Composing music is an extension of my being:KK| date= 24 February 2008| work= Sify movies.}}</ref> |
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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.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} |
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.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} |
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Krishnakumar Kunnath | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Krishnakumar Kunnath |
| Also known as | KK, K.K. or Kay Kay |
| Born | 23 August 1968 Delhi, India |
| Genres | Playback singing, Indipop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, lyricist |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | Official web page of KK KK on Twitter |
Krishnakumar Kunnath (born 23 August 1968), popularly known as KK, K.K. or Kay Kay (Hindi: केके), is an Indian singer who sings for Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam language films.[1] KK is noted for his broad vocal range and is considered one of the most versatile singers in India.[2]
Personal life
Born in Delhi to Hindu Malayali parents C. S. Nair and Kunnath Kanakavalli,[3] Krishnakumar Kunnath was brought up in New Delhi.[4] KK sang 3,500 jingles before breaking into Bollywood.[5] He is an alumnus of Delhi's Mount St Mary's School.[5] He sang in the "Josh of India" song for the support of Indian Cricket Team during Cricket World Cup of 1999.[6]
KK married his childhood sweetheart Jyothy in 1991.[7] His son Nakul Krishna Kunnath sang a song "Masti" from his latest album Humsafar with him.[8] KK also has a daughter named Tamara Kunnath who, according to KK, loves playing piano. KK says that his family is his source of energy.
Vocals and musical style
KK has been greatly influenced by the singer Kishore Kumar and music director R. D. Burman.[citation needed] Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Bryan Adams are also favourite international singers of KK.[citation needed] KK has said that it is not important for a singer's face to be prominently seen – saying he believes the important thing is that "a singer must be heard."[9] KK has never undergone any formal training in music.[citation needed]
Career
After graduating from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University in commerce. KK had a brief stint of eight months as marketing executive in the hotel industry. After few years, in 1994, he moved to Mumbai.[7]
Playback singing
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In 1994, he gave his demo tape to Louis Banks, Ranjit Barot and Lesle Lewis to get a break in the music arena. He was called by UTV and he sang a jingle for Santogen Suiting ad.[8] In a span of four years, he has sung more than 3,500 jingles in 11 Indian languages. He got the first break in Mumbai from UTV to sing jingles. He considers Lesle Lewis as his mentor for giving him his first jingle to sing in Mumbai.[7] KK was introduced as a playback singer with A. R. Rahman's hit song "College Styley" and "Hello Dr." from Kadir's Kadhal Desam and then "Strawberry Kannae" from AVM Productions's musical film Minsara Kanavu (1997).[10] Pritam Chakraborty is also a fan of him.[citation needed] He got his Bollywood break with "Tadap Tadap" from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). He has also won a National Award for "Tu Aashiqui Hai" from movie Jhankar Beats in 2004.[10] However, prior to this song he had sung a small portion of the song "Chhod Aaye Hum" from Gulzar's Maachis. Till now, KK has sung more than 500 songs in Hindi and more than 200 songs in Telugu, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.[11] He has worked with almost every music director of Hindi film industry active from 1999. He has lent his voice to the biggest hit song of the year 2014 "Tune Maari Entriyaan" among several others in Gunday. KK's new song from the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan called "Tu Jo Mila" has become popular, many times remained No.1 on iTunes.[citation needed] Popular singer Arijit Singh said he has been inspired by KK in singing, and is a big fan of KK.[citation needed] Another popular Bollywood singer, Ankit Tiwari also said he has been greatly influenced by KK and he takes KK as his idol and inspiration.[12] Other singers like Javed Ali, Dev Negi, Armaan Malik, Mohammed Irfan, Anupam Roy, and the composer duo Sachin-Jigar have also said they are big fans of KK.[citation needed]
Albums and television
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 a solo album titled Pal with Lesle Lewis composing the music. The album was arranged, composed and produced by Lesle Lewis of Colonial Cousins. The lyrics have been penned by Mehboob. The songs "Aap Ki Dua", "Yaaron" and the title track "Pal" in no time ruled the lips of youngsters & also the music chart. "Pal" became an anthem & "Yaaron" became friendship anthem. The album just created history. Pal was the first album released by KK under Sony Music for which he got the prestigious Screen award as best singer. He is very good friend of Jeevan Deep Prakash—Only resource of OCMC in India )
On 22 January 2008, KK released his second album Humsafar after a gap of eight years.[13] 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". The title track, "Humsafar" is a mix of English and Hindi lyrics. The album Humsafar has 10 songs, out of which eight have been composed by KK. The other two songs were taken from his previous album Pal.
KK has also sung many television serial songs like Just Mohabbat, Shaka Laka Boom Boom, Kuch Jhuki Si Palkein, hip hip hurray, kavyanjali, Just Dance . He has also sung the theme song for Star Parivaar Awards 2010 with Shreya Ghoshal. KK appeared on television too. He was invited as jury member for a talent hunt show Fame Gurukul.[14]
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.[citation needed]
KK participated in the latest musical venture of MTV India Coke Studio. There he sang one qawwali "Chadta Suraj" along with Sabri Brothers and a recomposed version of his exquisite track "Tu Aashiqui Hai" from movie Jhankaar Beats. He also came in 'Surili Baat' in Aaj Tak Chanel. 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. He also did concerts in Goa, Dubai & Chennai, and Hong kong.[citation needed]
On 29 August 2015, KK appeared in the television singing reality show Indian Idol Junior Season 2 to cheer up the emerging singers of India where he performed "Khuda Jaane", "Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar", "Make Some Noise For The Desi Boyz", "Ajab Si", "Sach Kehraha Hai Deewana" and many more songs with the junior idols and "Tu Aashiqui Hai" with Vishal Dadlani, "Aashaayen" with Salim Merchant and "Tadap Tadap" with Sonakshi Sinha. After 10 years, He appeared in a singing reality show as a judge and guest jury member.
On 13 September 2015, KK came in "Baaton Baaton Mein" on Sony Mix.
Other projects
In 2013, KK sang for an international album, Rise Up - Colors of Peace, which consists of songs written by Turkish poet Fetullah Gulen and sung by artists from 12 countries. KK recorded a song named "Rose of My Heart" for the album.
In 2010, the Indi Band "Bandish" produced their second self-titled album. The album has a high energy track in the album Tere Bin – a rock ballad sung by KK.
Albums
His debut album Pal was released in April 1999. His performance on the album received a Star Screen Award from Screen India for Best Male Singer.[15]
His second album, Humsafar, was released nine years later, in January 2008. It belongs to the pop-rock genre and has a total of 10 songs. Humsafar has two songs that are repeated from his earlier album Pal – "Din Ho Ya Raat" and "Mehki Hawa". The video for a romantic song on the album, "Aasman Ke", features the singer and south Indian model Suhasi Goradia Dhami. "Humsafar", the title track, has an interplay of English and Hindi lyrics and is about one's conscience and how it is a constant companion in the journey of life. One of the songs, "Yeh Kahan Mil Gaye Hum", was penned seven years before the release. "Dekho Na", a rock number, was written six years prior. The remaining six songs were developed in the last two years before the release. Other songs in the album include "Rain Bhai Kaari (Maajhi)", a mix of Bengali Baul with rock with a tinge of S D Burman, and "Cineraria", a fun-filled English ballad. KK himself wrote the lyrics of "Cineraria" and the English part of "Humsafar", the title track, while the remaining tracks were written by others.
| Year | Album(s) | Music Director(s) | |||
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| Solo Albums | |||||
| 1999 | Pal | Lesle Lewis | |||
| 2008 | Humsafar | KK | |||
| Compilations | |||||
| 2002 | Humraaz | Himesh Reshammiya | |||
| 2010 | Kavalan | KK, Rita[clarification needed] | |||
| 2011 | Soulful Voice KK | Various | |||
| 2014 | #Now Playing: KK Hits | Various | |||
| 2013 | KK: Best Of Me | Various | |||
| 2015 | Musical Bond: Pritam & KK | Pritam Chakraborty | |||
Discography
Selected songs
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- Saanson Ke (Raees)
- Pal (Pal)
- Yaaron (Pal)
- Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil SE (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam)
- Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe (Dil Chahta Hai)
- Bardaast (Humraaz)
- Maine Dil Se Kaha (Rog)
- Awarapan Banjarapan (Jism)
- Ding Dong (Kucch To Hai)
- Kabhi Khusboo (Saaya)
- Tu Aashiqui Hai (Jhankaar Beats)
- Hai Re Hai Re (Khushi)
- Dus Bahane (Dus)
- Bas Ek Pal (Bas Ek Pal)
- Teri Yaadon Mein (The Killer)
- O Sanam (The Killer)
- Dilnashin Dilnashin (Aashiq Banaya Aapne)
- Aashaayen (Iqbal)
- Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai (Gangster)
- Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar (MP3 – Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar)
- Alvida (Life In A... Metro)
- O Meri Jaan (Life In A... Metro)
- Labon Ko (Bhool Bhulaiyaa)
- Zara Sa (Jannat)
- Haan Tu Hai (Jannat)
- Tu Mujhe Soch Kabhi (Zindagi Tere Naam)
- Ajab Si (Om Shanti Om)
- Beetein Lamhein (The Train)
- Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno)
- Dil Ibadat (Tum Mile)
- Tujhe Sochta Hoon (Jannat 2)
- Zindagi Do Pal Ki (Kites)
- Dil Kyun Yeh Mera (Kites)
- Abhi Abhi (Jism 2)
- Tum Ho Mera Pyaar (Haunted – 3D)
- Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai (Woh Lamhe)
- Main Tera Dhadkan Teri (Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani)
- Golmaal (Golmaal 3)
- Mujhko Pehchaanlo (Don 2)
- Kaise Bataaoon (3G)
- Mat Aazma Re (Murder 3)
- I Am In Love (Once Upon A Time In Mumbai)
- Sajde (Khatta Meetha)
- Tujhi Mein (Crook)
- Humko Pyaar Hua (Chal Chale) (Ready)
- Make Some Noise For The Desi Boyz (Desi Boyz)
- Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan)
- Tu Jo Mila (Bajrangi Bhaijaan)
- Tu Bhoola Jise (Airlift)
- Jannatein Kahan (Jannat 2)
- O meri Jaan (Raaz Reboot)
- O meri Jaan (Tum Mile)
- Waqt Gaya Tham (Fredrick)
- Afreen Afreen "(1920 London)"
- O Meri Jaan "(Raaz Reboot)"
- Jeetne ke liye "( Azhar)"
Awards and honours
South
| Year | Award(s) | Language | Category | Result |
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| 2005 | Hub Awards | Tamil | Best Playback Singer- Male | Won |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Kannada | Best Playback Singer- Male | Nominated |
| 2012 | Eenam-Swaralaya Singer Of The Year Award | Malayalam | Singer Of The Year | Nominated |
Hindi
| Filmfare Awards | ||||
| 2000 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tadap Tadap" (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Bardaasht" (Humraaz) | ||
| 2005 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Dus Bahane" (Dus) | ||
| 2006 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" (Gangster) | ||
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Ajab Si" (Om Shanti Om) | ||
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Zara Sa" (Jannat) | ||
| Best Playback Singer – Male | "Khuda Jane" (Bachna Ae Haseeno) | |||
| Screen Awards | ||||
| 1999 | Best Playback Singer – Male (Non-Film Music)[15] | "Pal" (Pal) | Won | |
| 2004 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Awarapan Banjarapan" (Jism) | Nominated | |
| Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Aashiqui Hai" (Jhankaar Beats) | |||
| 2006 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Dus Bahane" (Dus) | ||
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" (Gangster) | ||
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Ajab Si" (Om Shanti Om) | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Khuda Jaane" (Bachna Ae Haseeno) | Won | |
| Zee Cine Awards | ||||
| 2005 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Dus Bahane" (Dus) | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" (Gangster) | ||
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Ajab Si" (Om Shanti Om) | ||
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Zindagi Do Pal Ki" (Kites) | ||
| IIFA Awards | ||||
| 2004 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Aashiqui Hai" (Jhankaar Beats) | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Dus Bahane" (Dus) | ||
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" (Gangster) | ||
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Ajab Si" (Om Shanti Om) | ||
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Khuda Jaane" (Bachna Ae Haseeno) | ||
| Apsara Awards | ||||
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Ajab Si" (Om Shanti Om) | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Khuda Jane" (Bachna Ae Haseeno) | ||
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Sajde" (Khatta Meetha) | ||
| Gima Awards | ||||
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Zindgi Do Pal Ki" (Kites) | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tujhe Sochta Hoon" (Jannat 2) | ||
| Goldie Film Awards, US | ||||
| 2012 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Chalte Jaana Hain" (Life! Camera Action...) | Won | |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | ||||
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Zindgi Do Pal Ki" (Kites) | Nominated | |
| Stardust Awards | ||||
| 2014 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Tune Maari Entriyaan " (Gunday) | Nominated | |
| Annual Central European Bollywood Awards | ||||
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Jaane Ye Kya Hua" (Karthik Calling Karthik) | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Ajab si" (Om Shanti Om) | Nominated | |
| Star Guild Awards | ||||
| 2008 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Ajab Si" (Om Shanti Om) | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Khuda Jaane" (Bachna Ae Haseeno) | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best Playback Singer – Male | "Sajde kiye" (Khatta Meetha) | Nominated | |
| BAMA Music Awards | ||||
| 2015 | Best Playback Singer – Male | Nominated | ||
| Source: Bollywood Hungama.[16] | ||||
References
- ^ "The right note". The Hindu. 9 December 2006. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "Best KK songs-Top 10". Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ Lasrado, Richie (25 November 2006). "A Kandid Konversation with KK". Daijiworld.com.
- ^ R, Balaji (6 June 2005). "The KK factor". The Hindu.
- ^ a b "KK sang 3,500 jingles before Bollywood break". Sify movies. 28 April 2009.
- ^ "KK Profile". In.com. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
- ^ a b c "Sensational Singer KK to Perform Live in City on Nov 23". Daijiworld.com. 22 November 2006.
- ^ a b Vijayakar, Rajiv (18 February 2008). "High Pitch". Screen.
- ^ "KK Interview with Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 15 April 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015.
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{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Preeti Verma Lal (10 March 2014). "Dreams in his eyes". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ "Star-studded music launches are back". Screen India. 5 February 2008.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Composing music is an extension of my being:KK". Sify movies. 24 February 2008.
- ^ a b "8th Annual Star Screen Awards 1999". Screen India. Archived from the original on 24 June 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "K K : Awards & Nominations". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
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External links
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- Indian male film singers
- Indian male singers
- Indian male singer-songwriters
- Kirori Mal College alumni
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- University of Delhi alumni
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