Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK was an Indian singer whose voice serenaded many and brought comfort through some beautiful songs. The singer tragically passed away on May 31, 2022 but his legacy still lives on through the music he shared with the world.
On KK's birth anniversary, we remember the singer's contributions to the Indian music scene. From Bollywood tracks to solo albums, the singer released numerous tracks that touched everyone's hearts. We take a look at some of his most underrated songs that deserve to be on your playlist.
This song from Jhankaar Beats was a highly soothing number on the otherwise energetic soundtrack of the film. The melody is enhanced by KK's velvety vocals and it's impossible not to listen to this one on loop because of the vibe that it creates. The high notes of the singer are to watch out for in this song.
In Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal, this song creates a massive impact as it comes at a crucial point in the story. The song captures the feelings of early ambitions and monotony setting in all at once and KK's powerful vocals bring all the feelings that reciprocate to the story. It's certainly an underrated gem.
The movie Ankahee may not come to your mind instantly but if you are a fan of KK, it's impossible not to love this track. The song has a quality to grow on you with its vocals as well as lyrics and the singer's earnestness can almost be felt in the way that he sings this track. On a KK playlist, this deserves a prominent place.
Talk about a romantic track that would instantly bring a smile to your face and this song from Dhokha is one of those. While the movie may have been unpopular, this soundtrack of M. M. Kreem gave KK a beautiful song that is a must-listen. It's a breezy, easy-on-the-ears number that will make you fall in love with it.
This song is from KK's album Humsafar and is a beautiful number that deserves more recognition. The love ballad brings out the singer's voice in a mesmerising manner as it talks about the feelings of first love and nostalgia. Among the many songs sung by him, this one's a keeper.
The Love Aaj Kal sequel also had a KK track that could have easily been missed out by many. The song has a philosophical vibe to it and captures the feelings of introspection and finding oneself well. This track may not have been well-promoted but is playlist-worthy.
While the album of Life in a Metro was an absolute banger, many forget this gem which was among the best tracks of the album. KK goes from singing low notes to the high ones with much ease in this and the song is an absolute treat to listen to, especially on a beautiful rainy day.
Taking on a beautiful ghazal written by the legendary Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz and giving it his own spin, this KK track from the movie Sikandar is special. Composed by Sandesh Shandilya, this version of the ghazal is a beautiful rendition that needs more appreciation.