ABOUT

"KK" (Krishnakumar Kunnath) is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Malayalam languages. He was born on August 23, 1968, in Kerala, India. KK started his singing career in the 1990s as a pop and rock singer, and he released his debut album "Pal" in 1999. However, he gained widespread recognition in Bollywood with the song "Tadap Tadap" from the movie "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" (1999). KK has sung several popular songs in Bollywood, including "Yaaron" from "Rockford" (1999), "Awarapan Banjarapan" from "Jism" (2003), "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" from "Gangster" (2006), "Mere Bina" from "Crook" (2010), and "Zara Sa" from "Jannat" (2008), among others. He has also won several awards for his singing, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Tadap Tadap" from "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and the Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (Male) for the song "Khuda Jaane" from "Bachna Ae Haseeno" (2008). Apart from Bollywood, KK has also lent his voice to several other languages and has sung in over 15 languages. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and talented playback singers in India.

Early life

Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, was born on August 23, 1968, in Thrissur, Kerala, India. His father, C.S. Nair, was an army officer, and his mother, Kunnath Kanakavalli, was a trained classical singer. Growing up, KK developed an interest in music and was inspired by singers such as Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, and Hemant Kumar. He started his music career as a teenager, performing in local music competitions and college events. After completing his education, KK moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in music. Initially, he struggled to make a name for himself and worked odd jobs to make ends meet. However, he continued to work on his music and eventually got his break in the music industry. KK's first big break came in 1994 when he was discovered by the composer Louis Banks, who offered him the opportunity to sing for a jingle. This led to more work in the advertising industry and eventually opened doors for him in the Bollywood film industry. Since then, KK has become one of the most successful and sought-after playback singers in India, known for his soulful voice and versatile range.

Carrer

KK began his music career in the 1990s and gained recognition in the early 2000s with hits such as "Tadap Tadap" from the movie "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and "Yaaron" from the album "Rockford." He has since become one of the most successful playback singers in India, known for his soulful voice and versatility across different genres. KK has lent his voice to numerous Bollywood films, as well as songs in other Indian languages such as Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. Some of his most popular Bollywood songs include "Zara Sa" from "Jannat," "Muskurane" from "CityLights," "Tujhe Sochta Hoon" from "Jannat 2," and "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" from "Gangster." In addition to film songs, KK has also released several non-film albums, including "Pal," "Humsafar," and "Khuda Ke Liye." He has collaborated with other musicians and bands, such as the fusion band Kryptos and the composer Leslie Lewis. KK has won several awards for his work, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the songs "Tadap Tadap" and "Awarapan Banjarapan." He has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. Overall, KK has had a successful and accomplished career in the Indian music industry, with a wide range of fans and admirers.

Discography

KK has released several albums and has also contributed to numerous soundtracks for Bollywood films and albums. KK has collaborated with several other musicians and bands, such as Leslie Lewis, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and the fusion band Kryptos. Here are some of his notable works:

• Albums:
  • Pal (1999)
  • Humsafar (2008)
  • Aasman Ke (2010)
  • Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2014)
  • Ishq Ki Subah (2015)
  • Lafz Unkahe (2017)


• Some of KK's popular songs include:
  • "Yaaron" from Rockford
  • "Zara Sa" from Jannat
  • "Muskurane" from Citylights
  • "Tujhe Sochta Hoon" from Jannat 2
  • "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" from Gangster
  • "Ajab Si" from Om Shanti Om
  • "Khuda Jaane" from Bachna Ae Haseeno
  • "O Meri Jaan" from Life in a... Metro
  • "Awarapan Banjarapan" from Jism

Award and honors

KK has won several awards for his work in the Indian music industry. Here are some of his notable awards and honors:

• Filmfare Awards:
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Tadap Tadap" from the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (2000).
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Awarapan Banjarapan" from the film Jism (2003).
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Yaaron" from the film Rockford (1999).
  • Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2014)
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khuda Jaane" from the film Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008).


• National Film Awards:
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu" from the film Cocktail (2012).


• IIFA Awards:
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Ajab Si" from the film Om Shanti Om (2008).
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khuda Jaane" from the film Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008).
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Zara Sa" from the film Jannat (2009).


• Zee Cine Awards:
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Ajab Si" from the film Om Shanti Om (2008).
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Zara Sa" from the film Jannat (2009).
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu" from the film Cocktail (2012).


• Star Screen Awards:
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Ajab Si" from the film Om Shanti Om (2008).


• Mirchi Music Awards:
  • Male Vocalist of The Year for the song "Tadap Tadap" from the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (2000).
  • Male Vocalist of The Year for the song "Awarapan Banjarapan" from the film Jism (2003).
  • Male Vocalist of The Year for the song "Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai" from the film Woh Lamhe (2006).
  • Male Vocalist of The Year for the song "Zara Sa" from the film Jannat (2009).


• MTV Video Music Awards India:
  • Best Bollywood Song for the song "Tadap Tadap" from the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (2000).


• Global Indian Music Academy Awards:
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu" from the film Cocktail (2012).


• Screen Awards:
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Zara Sa" from the film Jannat (2009).


• Bollywood Movie Awards:
  • Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Tadap Tadap" from the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (2000).

KK has also been nominated for several other awards, including the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. In addition, he has been honored with the MTV Asia Music Award for Best Solo Artist (2002) and the Screen Award for Best Male Playback Singer (2014).

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