Google Doodle celebrates KK’s Bollywood Debut Anniversary, paying tribute to the singer of Aankhon Mein Teri; fans emotional
Krishnakumar Kunnath, commonly known as KK, was a highly popular singer in the 2000s. Today, on the anniversary of his Bollywood debut, Google paid a special tribute to him with an animated doodle. Fans appreciated this gesture from Google and shared their memories and love for KK’s music on social media. Check out what netizens had to say below.
KK made his Bollywood debut with the song “Chhod Aaye Hum” for the film Maachis in 1996. In honor of the late singer, Google created an animated doodle featuring him standing and singing into a microphone in his signature pose, set against the Google brand name.
The doodle background included music notes and star emojis, representing his iconic romantic songs. This doodle was displayed for Google users in India and the United Kingdom.
Google described KK’s legacy on their page by stating, “This Doodle celebrates Krishnakumar Kunnath, also known as KK, a successful Indian playback singer most known for his versatility. He recorded songs in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, and Gujarati.”
Sharing the special post on X, Google India wrote, ‘”From making our hearts flutter with Ajab Si…to giving a warm hug to us with his voice in Tu Jo Mila. Fondly remembering Krishnakumar Kunnath, our beloved KK, with this #Google Doodle. What’s the first KK song you listened to?”
As netizens discovered KK’s doodle on Google, they were delighted by this tribute to the singer. Many users expressed their gratitude to the search engine for honoring the late artist. One user wrote, “This Doodle is really special. Thank you, Google,” with some heart and emotional emojis.
Another netizen thanked Google for recognizing real talent and the best singer in the world. They expressed their love and admiration for KK, mentioning that his songs will always hold a special place in their heart.
One user shared their favorite KK songs, highlighting the impact his music has had on them over the years.
Admiring his legacy, another fan expressed how KK’s voice resonated with millions and will always remain in their hearts. They appreciated Google’s tribute to KK with a vibrant doodle.
Another user celebrated Krishnakumar Kunnath “KK,” calling him a legend whose songs will live on forever.
KK kickstarted his music career in 1994 with commercial jingles before becoming a playback singer. Some of his popular songs include “Dil Ibaadat,” “Ankhon Mein Teri,” “India Wale,” “Tu Jo Mila,” and “Ha Tu Hai,” among others. The singer passed away on May 31, 2022, after a concert in Kolkata due to a cardiac arrest.