There have been more than one singer in Hindi cinema. Everyone has their own style. With their special style, these singers have ruled the hearts of the listeners. There is also a name among these singers, who created such a magic with his voice that the listeners just went on listening. The name is the singer KK KK, whose songs made magical effects on the audience. Hearing KK’s singing, the man remains in the grip of music for several days. It is hypnosis and effect in the voice of Ki.
KK was born on 23 August 1968 in Delhi. He was interested in music since childhood. Whenever cultural programs were organized in the school, they would always be found on the stage. When he was in second class, he had a singing competition in his school. KK participated in this competition. KK sang on the stage and sang “Jab Dark Hota Hai” from actors Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore’s film “Raja Rani”. This song, adorned with the music of Anand Bakshi and Rahul Dev Burman, was voiced by Asha Bhosle and Bhupinder Singh. This song has many ups and downs. Those who understand music know that it is not easy for a young child to sing this song. But it was KK’s talent that he not only sang this song beautifully but also managed to win the hearts of everyone.
KK got a lot of courage from this presentation. He continued to participate in the singing competition in school and became the winner. When he reached KK college, he started singing with a band. Ki also played drums in another band. Ahista Ahista College in KK KK singing style was developing. KK was becoming popular. Band performance during college gained a lot of popularity. Hariharan, a famous singer for a show, came to Delhi. When he heard the singing of KK, he saw the talent of KK. Hariharan came to Mumbai to come to Mumbai and asked him to try in films.
KK fell in love with a girl named Jyoti at a very young age. KK was looking for a job to marry Jyoti. With the help of his friend, K. joined a marketing job. KK and Jyoti got married and life began to laugh. But six months of job was spent on the way. KK understood that the job is not about their bus. Then KK told Jyoti that he wanted to make a career in music. Jyoti supported KK. KK quit his job and started making music for advertising films. Along with this, he was also associated with the band. KK’s house was running at home, but she was not getting the comfort he deserved. Then his wife Jyoti told him that all the main work of advertising, TV, films, albums is in Mumbai, so he should go to Mumbai. Jyoti had an argument in the matter. Assuming Jyoti’s advice, KK reached Mumbai in 1994.
When KK reached Mumbai, there was a plan to release the album in his mind. In the early days, KK sang jingles in advertising films. He met composer Lejali, with whom KK sang a successful jingle. KK’s voice in the advertising world became popular and he started getting work. These days. Sony Music came to India and started making albums. KK’s hard work paid off and he was signed by Sony Music for the album. KK’s career started catching pace.
Gulzar was making his film “Machis”. The music of the film was responsible for Vishal Bhardwaj. Vishal Bhardwaj called KK to sing a song in the film. KK had only one line of the song. It felt a little strange to sing a line to KK, but when Gulzar said that he would start and end his film from this one line, then Ke Ki got great courage. KK made everyone admired by his talent by singing the first line of the song “Chhin Aaye Hum Woh Galiyan”. KK left Delhi and came to Mumbai. He feels in the line of feel matches.
Lyricist Mehboob Se K K K K K K K K K KK. One day Mehboob told KK KK that his composer friend Ismail Durbar is working on his film. He has made a great song, on which Ki Ki’s voice will look great. Stating this, Mehboob told KK that he should meet Ismail Durbar in connection with the song. KK met Ismail Durbar. When KK heard the song, he was very impressed. The song was completely different. Aisi Aisi song was ever sung by KK nor did he see any such example in popular songs. This song of the song felt as a challenge. KK told Ismail Durbar that he would like to learn this song with time. I heard some lines of the song in the voice of Ismail Darbar Ne and assured that they would sing these songs. KK took his time and took the song into his soul.
The specialty of KK was that he used to sing and sing every song. KK also sung by drowning this song of Ismail Durbar. There was a recording of the song at 4:30 in the morning. When the song was heard by the film’s director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, he became extremely emotional. On meeting KK, Sanjay Leela Bhansali told that he has heard the song more than 25 times and as many times he is listening, his tears are flowing. It was magic. The song, which gave recognition to the song and after hearing that Sanjay Leela came out of the eyes of Bhansali, his lyrics were “I continued to suffer from this heart”. This song from the film “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” became very popular.
The film “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” proved to be a superhit. Its song music was very much liked and it was recognized in Hindi cinema. The album of those days was also launched. The album made a splash as soon as it was released. The songs of KK album “Pal” and “Yaar Dosti” climbed on the tongue of youth across the country. Gradually, seeing that he became the most popular singer of the country. He sang a superhit song of one. Every successful music album used to have a song. He became a source of inspiration for the generation of singers coming to Hindi cinema.
Yun to K Ky Ky Ky Ki sang many superhit romantic songs. But “Aankhen Mein Teri Ajab Si” KK Ki Ki Ki KK was sung for the film “Om Shanti Om”. KK was given a chance by composer Vishal Shekhar for this song. In the film, the song was written by Vishal, while all the other songs came out of lyricist Javed Akhtar’s pen. When KK started recording the song, he felt difficulty in breathing during the song. The song was such that it had less place of breathing in the middle of the song. Then Vishal Shekhar told an idea and KK got a special place to breathe. KK sang this song beautifully that this song of Shah Rukh Khan, who played the lead role in the film, became a favorite.
KK KK had a very deep friendship with composer Pritam. The two worked together in many superhit films. Their friendship also started in a fun manner. KK came to the Famous Studio in Mumbai for recording songs. Pritam was also present in the same studio in connection with the work. Both met in the bathroom of the studio. When Pritam saw KK KK, he could not stop without telling that he has a song, which he wants to sing from KK for the film. When KK heard the song, he liked it very much. KK promised Pritam that he would sing this song for Pritam every day. After about ten years, Pritam called KK and reminded of the same song. After a long wait of 10 years, K. recorded that song from Pritam. The song was “Alvida” which was recorded for the film “Life in a Metro”.
The people of KK Hindi cinema were among the people whose voice was given a lot of love by the public. But people were not familiar with his name and face. The big reason for this was that KK media, party, lived away from glamor. All his focus was singing on singing, stage shows. KK’s health deteriorated during a stage show held in Kolkata on 31 May 2022. KK had a heart attack and died in some time. All this happened so fast that no one got a chance to understand anything. KK may not be alive today, but he will always be immortal in his songs.
