Google Doodle honoured the musical maestro , popularly known as KK. His debut song, 'Chhod Aaye Hum,' from the critically acclaimed film Maachis, was released 28 years ago today, in 1996. Known for his soulful voice, KK successfully captivated listeners' hearts for decades and continues to do so.
He released his debut album, Pal, in 1999, with popular tracks 'Yaaron' and 'Pal'. The album was a massive hit and brought him into the spotlight. The same year, he sang the chartbuster 'Tadap Tadap' from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer for the first time.
He went on to become the voice of the 2000s, with his tracks featured in nearly every successful film, and he was known as ' ' for his romantic songs. KK's Life before entering the Music Industry He was born on August 23, 1968, in Delhi to Malayali parents. He studied at Mount St.
Mary’s School and Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, and initially worked as a marketing executive before committing to music full-time. In his early days, he struggled to establish himself and even sang in hotels to make ends meet. In 1994, he moved to Mumbai and sent a demo tape to prominent Indian artists, which led to his first performances in commercial jingles.
Over four years, KK sang more than 3,500 jingles in 11 languages. With his versatile and captivating voice, he became a sought-after artist in Indian cinema. In his remarkable, three-decade-long career, he sang over 500 songs in H.
