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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Entertainment
Sian Cain and agencies

Indian singer KK dies aged 53 after falling ill while performing

KK (centre) performs with Mohit Chauhan (left), and Shaan (right) at a concert in Mumbai in 2021.
KK (centre) performs with Mohit Chauhan (left), and Shaan (right) at a concert in Mumbai in 2021. Photograph: Sujit Jaiswal/AFP/Getty Images

Star Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, has died of a suspected heart attack at age 53 after a concert on Tuesday, prompting a flood of tributes from fans including Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.

“His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups,” Modi said on Twitter.

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