Whether KK deserved the Padma Awards, either posthumously or during his lifetime ?
Since the Padma Awards were announced yesterday evening, where Arijit Singh was conferred with the Padma Shri, I’ve come across several posts and comments suggesting that KK, too, deserved such honors, either posthumously or during his lifetime. This sentiment is further amplified by the recognition of other late artists like Sharda Sinha Ji, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, and Pankaj Udhas Ji, who was conferred with the Padma Bhushan posthumously.
KK never even won a Filmfare Award, despite being nominated five times. However, a singer of his caliber is beyond any awards or recognitions, and he will always be remembered for his music.
Even in times when there is a perceived vacuum of quality music, we often find ourselves revisiting his timeless tracks, especially those he recorded with composers like Pritam and Vishal-Shekhar between 2001 and 2014.
In the 2000s decade, KK was one of the most prolific male playback singers, ranking fourth after Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, and Shaan. Yet, despite his vast contributions, he remained one of the most underrated singers in the Hindi film industry.
Since the Padma Awards were announced yesterday evening, where Arijit Singh was conferred with the Padma Shri, I’ve come across several posts and comments suggesting that KK, too, deserved such honors, either posthumously or during his lifetime. This sentiment is further amplified by the recognition of other late artists like Sharda Sinha Ji, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, and Pankaj Udhas Ji, who was conferred with the Padma Bhushan posthumously.
KK never even won a Filmfare Award, despite being nominated five times. However, a singer of his caliber is beyond any awards or recognitions, and he will always be remembered for his music.
Even in times when there is a perceived vacuum of quality music, we often find ourselves revisiting his timeless tracks, especially those he recorded with composers like Pritam and Vishal-Shekhar between 2001 and 2014.
In the 2000s decade, KK was one of the most prolific male playback singers, ranking fourth after Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, and Shaan. Yet, despite his vast contributions, he remained one of the most underrated singers in the Hindi film industry.