Krishan Kumar Menon
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Krishnakumar Menon | |
| Born | August 23, 1970 (age 36) | |
| Origin | Trichur, Kerala | |
| Genre(s) | Playback singing | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer | |
| Years active | 1996- present | |
Krishnakumar Menon alias KK, and "Kay Kay", is an Indian playback singer, born in Trichur, Kerala, who has sung more than 400 songs in his career.
He is confused with a famous actor in Bollywood by the same name. He is now a part of most of the mainstream Bollywood soundtracks and has lent his voice to most of the famous current actors.
He was brought up in New Delhi. A graduate of Delhi University, he waited at tables for 6 months before he got his break, singing in a jingle for a commercial. He appeared in "Josh of India" song for the support of Indian Cricket Team during Cricket World Cup 1999. Following this,he released an album called Pal, the title song of which struck a chord with listeners. Another song titled "Yaaron" from the same album was also popular.
His first song for a Bollywood flick was "Chhod Aaye Hum" (Maachis). But it was the song "Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil", from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, that brought him into limelight.
Starting off from Hindi, he sang his way to the southern part of the country,singing in Tamil,Telugu and even Kannada; the song "Uyirin Uyirae" from the Tamil movie "Kakha Kakha" ("Cheliya Cheliya" from the Telugu movie Gharsanna) being one of the better-known songs.
Back in Bollywood, he notched up winners with songs such as "Tu Aashiqui Hai" from "Jhankaar Beats" (for which he received a National Award), "Chand Ki Roshni Se" from "Home Delivery" and the smash hit "Dus Bahaane" (with Shaan) from the film "Dus". Recently, his hit songs "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" from the movie Gangster, "Soniye Soniye" from "Aksar" and "Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai" from "Woh Lamhe" have cemented his place as one of Bollywood's most talented vocalists.
His distinctive voice,which seems to get even clearer with the increase in pitch, and his style of rendition are his biggest assets.
The reclusive singer finally came out of the shadows to be one of the judges in the popular reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005.
KK has a significant fan base in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. There are fans of his that celebrate his every birthday and follow his every success. These fans of his, dream of meeting him one day and hearing his gifted voice shine.
His work until now:
[edit] Playback Singer
| Song title | Film | Date | Award & Nominations |
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| Hum Tum Hum Tum | Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee | Mar 30 2007 | - |
| Kool Baby Kool | Mr. Khulji | Jan 2007 | - |
| Afreen | Bhagam Bhag | Dec 22 2006 | - |
| Banjar Revisited | Kabul Express | Dec 15 2006 | - |
| Bheege Naina | Game | Dec 8 2006 | - |
| Jackpot - The Money Game | Dec 2006 | - | |
| Sainikudu | Nov 30 2006 | - | |
| Touch Me | Dhoom 2 | Nov 24 2006 | - |
| Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai (Remix) |
Woh Lamhe | Sep 29 2006 | - |
| Boss, I Love You | Sep 27 2006 | - | |
| Kachchi Sadak | Kachchi Sadak | Sep 15 2006 | - |
| Bas Ek Pal | Sep 15 2006 | - | |
| Dil Se Mile Dil | Naksha | Sep 8 2006 | - |
| I Love You For What You Are | Aap Ki Khatir | Aug 25 2006 | - |
| Ishq Ne Tere | Ahista Ahista | Aug 18 2006 | - |
| No Way No Way | Anthony Kaun Hai? | Aug 4 2006 | - |
| O Sanam Tere Yadoon Mein |
The Killer | Jul 21 2006 | - |
| Golmaal | Golmaal - Fun Unlimited | Jul 14 2006 | - |
| Ashok | Jul 13 2006 | - | |
| Ghoomar | Chup Chup Ke | Jun 9 2006 | - |
| Chori Hai | Aparichit | May 19 2006 | - |
| Ankahee | May 19 2006 | - | |
| Badi Dilchaspi Hai | 36 China Town | May 5 2006 | - |
| Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai | Gangster | Apr 28 2006 | - |
| Fanah | Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye | Apr 14 2006 | - |
| Ek Nazar Mein Bhi | Taxi Number 9211 | Feb 24 2006 | - |
| Yeh Khuda | Fight Club - Members Only | Feb 17 2006 | - |
| Soniye | Aksar | Feb 3 2006 | - |
| Jiska Mujhe Intezaar | Jawani Diwani - A Youthful Joyride | Jan 6 2006 | - |
| Soni Re | Anjaane - The Unknown | Dec 30 2005 | - |
| Dheere Dheere | Shikhar | Dec 30 2005 | - |
| Tere Yaad Yaad | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi | Dec 23 2005 | - |
| Neal N Nikki NNN The Naughty Mix |
Neal 'N Nikki | Dec 9 2005 | - |
| Soniye | Ek Ajnabee | Dec 9 2005 | - |
| Chand Ki Roshni | Home Delivery | Dec 2 2005 | - |
| Dil Samundar | Garam Masala | Nov 2 2005 | - |
| Halki Halki | U, Bomsi N Me | Oct 21 2005 | - |
| Dhuaan | Sauda - The Deal | Sep 30 2005 | - |
| Zahreeli Raatein | Chocolate | Sep 16 2005 | - |
| Dilnashin Dilnashin | Aashiq Banaya Aapne | Sep 2 2005 | - |
| Dil Paagal Hai | No Entry | Aug 26 2005 | - |
| Aashaayen Mutthi Mein Aasmaan |
Iqbal | Aug 26 2005 | - |
| Dus Bahaane | Dus | Jul 8 2005 | Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
| Nazar Nazar | Nazar | May 20 2005 | - |
| Kya Kool Hai Hum | Kya Kool Hai Hum | May 20 2005 | - |
| Aila Re Bander Ki Dug Dugi |
Mumbai Xpress | Apr 15 2005 | - |
| Le Chale | My Brother Nikhil | Mar 25 2005 | - |
| Aye Bekhabar | Zeher | Mar 25 2005 | - |
| Seedhey Saae Dhang Se | Socha Na Tha | Mar 4 2005 | - |
| Rabba Rabba | Jurm | Feb 18 2005 | - |
| Kaash Yeh Pyar Na Hota | Tezaab - The Acid Of Love | Feb 4 2005 | - |
| Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav | Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav | Jan 28 2005 | - |
| Dil Mein Hulchul | Elaan | Jan 14 2005 | - |
| Guzar Na Jaye Maine Dil Se Kaha Tere Is Jahan Mein |
Rog | Jan 7 2005 | - |
| O Makhna Ve | Dil Maange More | Dec 31 2004 | - |
| Love Hoya | Aabra Ka Daabra | Dec 24 2004 | - |
| Alibaba Aur 40 Chor | Dec 10 2004 | - | |
| Door Se Paas | Musafir | Dec 10 2004 | - |
| Yeh Dil Tumpe Aa Gaya | Aitraaz | Nov 12 2004 | - |
| Aakhon Aankhon Mein | Shukriya | Oct 8 2004 | - |
| Le Chale | Popcorn Khao Mast Ho Jao | Oct 1 2004 | - |
| Dhak Dhak | King Of Bollywood | Sep 24 2004 | - |
| Go Balle Balle | Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa | Sep 10 2004 | - |
| Rakht | Rakht | Sep 3 2004 | - |
| Shikdum (The Bedroom Mix) | Dhoom | Aug 27 2004 | - |
| Oh Lala Re | Taarzan - The Wonder Car | Aug 6 2004 | - |
| Main Sada Hoon | Asambhav | Jul 23 2004 | - |
| No Tension | Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum | Jul 2 2004 | - |
| Dekar Dil | Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai | May 21 2004 | - |
| Chale Jaise Hawayein Gori Gori Yeh Fizayein |
Main Hoon Na | Apr 30 2004 | - |
| Biwi Ka Belan | Shaadi Ka Laddoo | Apr 30 2004 | - |
| Phir Se Khelenge | Silence Please - The Dressing Room | Apr 9 2004 | - |
| Dil Ki Aahein | Rudraksh | Feb 13 2004 | - |
| Ishq Hai Tumse | Jan 2 2004 | - | |
| Fun2Ssh | Dec 19 2003 | - | |
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | Oct 28 2003 | - | |
| Zameen | Sep 26 2003 | - | |
| Jeele Jeele | Chupke Se | Sep 12 2003 | - |
| Uljhano Ko De Diya | Rules - Pyaar Kya Superhit Formula | Sep 5 2003 | - |
| Kyon? | Aug 29 2003 | - | |
| Soorat Pe Teri Pyaar Aave | Footpath | Aug 15 2003 | - |
| O Jaana | Tere Naam | Aug 15 2003 | - |
| Oops? | Aug 1 2003 | - | |
| Jo Pyar Tumne | Jaal - The Trap | Jul 18 2003 | - |
| Saaya | Jul 4, 2003 | - | |
| Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Jun 27 2003 | - | |
| Supari | Jun 20 2003 | - | |
| Humein Tumse Pyar Kitna | Jhankaar Beats | Jun 20 2003 | Nominated for Screen Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
| Jaaneman | Khwaish | Jun 6 2003 | - |
| Aisa Hi Bada Hua Hua Humko Toh Hai Poora Yakien (Remix) |
Stumped | May 16 2003 | - |
| Ek Aur Ek Gyaarah | Mar 28 2003 | - | |
| I Wanna Take You | Indian Babu | Mar 7 2003 | - |
| Hai Re Hai Re | Khushi | Feb 7 2003 | - |
| Aisa Kyon Hota Hai Ding Dong |
Kucch To Hai | Jan 24 2003 | - |
| Awaarapan Banjarapan | Jism | Jan 17 2003 | Nominated for Screen Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
| Mumbai Matinee | 2003 | - | |
| Saathiya | Dec 20 2002 | - | |
| Kash Ke Tujhse Milte | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Nov 1 2002 | - |
| Deewangee | Deewangee | Oct 25 2002 | - |
| Toofan Se | Road (film) | Sep 27 2002 | - |
| Soch | Aug 23 2002 | - | |
| Om Jai Jagadish | Aug 19 2002 | - | |
| Mehki Hawaon Mein | Sharaarat | Jul 12 2002 | - |
| Dola Re Dola Maar Daala |
Devdas | Jul 12 2002 | - |
| Bardaasht | Humraaz | Jul 5 2002 | Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
| Yeh Kya Majboori Hai | Kuch Tum Kahon Kuch Hum Kahein | Jun 28 2002 | - |
| Teri Zindagi Mein Pyar Hai | Badhaai Ho Badhaai | Jun 14 2002 | - |
| Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Jun 7 2002 | - | |
| Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage | Apr 19 2002 | - | |
| Kitne Door Kitne Paas | Mar 29 2002 | - | |
| Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai | Mar 22 2002 | - | |
| Filhaal | Feb 1 2002 | - | |
| Miss Dil & Mr. Dil | Style | Dec 28 2001 | - |
| Tere Liye | Dec 14 2001 | - | |
| Tumse Milkar Hua Hai Ehsas | Ehsaas - A Feeling | Nov 30 2001 | - |
| Deewaanapan | Nov 16 2001 | - | |
| Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | oct 18 2001 | - | |
| Yeh Terra Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar | Oct 12 2001 | - | |
| Jiyo Jiyo | Lajja | Aug 31 2001 | - |
| Dil Chahta Hai | Aug 10 2001 | - | |
| Aye Dil-DIl Ki Duniya Mein | Yaadein | Jul 13 2001 | - |
| Aks | Jul 13 2001 | - | |
| Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai | Jul 6 2001 | - | |
| Dhan Dhan | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Jun 29 2001 | - |
| Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Pyaar Re |
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | May 25 2001 | - |
| Farz | Jan 12 2001 | - | |
| Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke | Sep 29 2000 | - | |
| Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar | Sep 29 2000 | - | |
| Sahiba Sahiba | Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega | Aug 4 2000 | - |
| Jab Bhi Koi Haseena | Hera Pheri | Mar 31 2000 | - |
| Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Jun 18 1999 | - | |
| Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi | Feb 12 1999 | - | |
| Betaabi | Sep 5 1997 | - | |
| Maachis | Oct 25 1996 | - |
