Indian music fraternity remembers KK, tribute and condolences pour-in

Renowned singer, composer and songwriter, Vishal Dalani, who is also a part of a leading rock band called Pentagram, also expressed his sorrow over the sudden death of the singer. 

"The tears won`t stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!," he tweeted. 

Vishal and KK have worked on songs such as ‘Ajab Si’, from Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Om Shanti Om’ and ‘Khud Jane’, from ‘Bachna Ye Hasseno’. 
 

Singer and composer Adnan Sami, known for his remarkable contribution to Indian music, tweeted how the news of KK’s death had come as a shock to him. 

"I can’t process this… 

Utter Shock & Disbelief…

My Heart Is Crying…

#RIPKK", Sami tweeted. 
 

One of India’s finest singers, Shreya Ghosal, took to her Twitter account to express how KK has been spreading love in the lives of many through his soulful singing. "I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces," she wrote. 

"One of the most humble, gentle, pure human being I have met in my life. God’s dear child was sent to spread love in the lives of millions of fans, friends and colleagues. Now God needed him back? So soon?! Cruel!! Cant imagine what his family is going through," she added. 

"My deepest sincerest condolences. His golden, soulful voice echoes in all our hearts. Rest in peace dear #KK," the singer ended her tribute followed with a folded hand and broken heart emoji. 
 

Another popular singer, Mohit Chauhan, paid a heartfelt tribute to KK’s sudden demise. 

"KK... not fair man. Not your time to go. This was the last time we were together to announce a tour together. How can you just go??? In shock. In grief. A dear friend, a brother is gone. RIP KK. Love you," he tweeted. 
 

Music director and singer, Salim Merchant is left heartbroken at the news of singer KK’s death. Taking to Twitter, Salim wrote, "My brother KK. I’m speechless & broken with you leaving us so suddenly…you sang your heart out brother ..: till the very last day @K_K_Pal #KKSinger #RipKK." His tweet was followed by several broken heart emojis and a throwback photo of them. 

Salim and Kk collaborated on songs such as 'Mutthi Mein Aasman,' 'Aashayein' from the film 'Iqbal,' 'Ab To Forever,' and 'Ta Ra Rum Pum.'
 

Indian singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan, who has worked with KK in several films, expressed how devastating the news is for him. Taking to his Twitter account, Shankar wrote, "Numb … devastated .. just can’t take this .. KK how could you just go like this .love you buddy …. Rest in peace . ‘ hum rahe ya na rahen yaad aayenge ye pal’"

Both artists have worked on songs like, ‘It's the Time To Disco’, from ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’, starring Saif Ali Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Preityi Zinta, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Dus Bahane’, in movie ‘Dus’.
 

Another friend and KK’s well-wisher, Shaan, wrote an emotional note with a throwback video of them performing together. He further said KK always kept it simple. 

Shann’s tweet reads: "Life breaks you little by little .. and once in a while.. it destroys you .. KK will always remain that Eternal Boy, who refused to grow up.. he stayed unadulterated uncorrupted.. How he did it through all these years ..  kept it Simple and Straight from the Heart!!"

The singers in the video can be seen singing KK’s famous song ‘Pal’, while the audience are cheering for them. 
 

Expressing grief over KK’s demise, singer Armaan Malik wrote, "Extremely sad and devastated. Another shocking loss for all of us. Can’t believe our KK sir is no more… what is even happening. I can’t take it anymore."