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KK

Born August 23, 1968; died May 31, 2022 (aged 53). From Delhi, India. Singer / songwriter.

Singer from India

  • singer
  • songwriter

KK, born on August 23, 1968 in Delhi, India, was a singer and songwriter. Death is recorded on May 31, 2022, at the age of 53. KK was educated at University of Delhi.

My Take

KK fascinates me as the consummate craftsman of Indian playback singing, a voice that crossed Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada with disarming ease. Born in Delhi in 1968 and a University of Delhi graduate, he built a catalogue through sheer versatility rather than spectacle, the kind of artist whose name you learn after you already love the songs. The two Screen Awards and six Filmfare nominations only hint at his reach. His death in 2022 felt like a genuine loss, and what moves me most is how he made his living entirely through emotion delivered in sound. I hold quiet admiration for singers who let the work speak.

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1. Profile

Name (English)
KK
Name (Japanese)
K・K
Born
August 23, 1968 – May 31, 2022
Origin
Delhi, India
Occupation
singer / songwriter
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Virgo / Monkey

2. Background

University
University of Delhi

4. About this entry

Tags

  • singer
  • songwriter
Last updated

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.

Frequently asked questions

When was KK born?

Born August 23, 1968.

When did KK die?

Died May 31, 2022, aged 53.

Where was KK from?

KK was from Delhi, India.

What did KK do?

KK worked as singer, songwriter.

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