Bollywood’s legendary Singer KK passed away on Tuesday after a concert performance in Kolkata. The 54-year-old singer fell ill while performing later to which the artist suffered a massive heart attack and was brought to the hospital, where he was declared dead.
The versatile singer grabbed headlines in 1999 with his song ‘Pal’ which apparently was also his last song as he performed on the same during his recent concert. The singer began his journey as a playback singer in 1996 and gave Bollywood industry many chartbusters like Tadap Tadap from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Dus Bahane from Dus, and Aankhon Mein Teri from Om Shanti Om, among many others.
Here’s a list of his Top 5 songs in remembrance of the legendary artist-
- Aankhon Mein Teri from Om Shaanti Om-
If we were to pick Bollywood’s best songs of the new millennium, this melody from the 2007 film would surely make the top of the list. The song featured KK’s voice-filled romance in every note. Starring Deepika Padukone and Shahrukh Khan’s duo in the song, composed by Vishal-Shekhar.
2. Pyaar Ke Pal from the album Pal
A song that always brings tears to the eyes of the most, this melody became the beginning and the end of the legendary singer KK’s journey. Part of his 1999 album Pal, ‘Pyaar Ke Pal’ was one of KK’s many hits and is still being played on repeat 23 years later. Upon hearing of his demise, many actors and singers began their tributes to KK with this song.
3. Tadap Tadap Ke from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
The song that made one of the Bollywood blockbuster chart lists. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s second film was one of the better-made romances in Bollywood at the time. The jaw-dropping beauty of Aishwarya Rai paired with Dabangg actor Salman Khan. Composed by Ismail Darbar.
4.Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe From Dil Chahta Hai
If you’re a 90s kid there’s very little chance you don’t know this song from Dil Chahta Hai. It was the ultimate party song. In the movie, the song opens to a club scene where Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshay Khanna are seen dancing and having the times of their lives. Not only was the dance an intense workout, but the song was also catchy enough that we’re all still singing it today.
5. Tu Jo Mila from Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Kk gave his melodious voice in yet another film by Salman Khan, Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The film features Salman Khan alongside Kareena Kapoor.
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