Legendary Singer Zubeen Garg Passes Away at 52
A Tribute to the Voice of Assam
The Tragic Incident
কিংবদন্তি অসমীয়া কণ্ঠশিল্পী জুবিন গাৰ্গে ২০২৫ চনৰ ১৯ ছেপ্টেম্বৰত ছিংগাপুৰত ৫২ বছৰ বয়সত স্কুবা ডাইভিঙৰ এক কৰুণ দুৰ্ঘটনাৰ অন্তত শেষ নিশ্বাস ত্যাগ কৰে। গেংষ্টাৰ (২০০৬)ৰ বলীউডৰ হিট গীত “য়া আলী”ৰ বাবে দেশজুৰি সুপৰিচিত জুবিন এজন গায়কতকৈও বেছি আছিল — তেওঁ আছিল অসমৰ এজন সুৰকাৰ, অভিনেতা, আৰু সাংস্কৃতিক আইকন। তেওঁৰ মৃত্যুত লাখ লাখ অনুৰাগী স্তম্ভিত হৈ পৰিছে, সমগ্ৰ ভাৰতৰ পৰা শ্ৰদ্ধাঞ্জলি ঢালিছে। যদিও অতি সোনকালে গুচি গৈছে, তেওঁৰ কণ্ঠ আৰু সংগীত চিৰদিনৰ বাবে তেওঁৰ প্ৰশংসকৰ হৃদয়ত জীয়াই থাকিব।
On 19th September 2025, popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically passed away in Singapore while scuba diving. He was there to attend the 4th North East India Festival. During the dive, he reportedly experienced breathing difficulties. Despite being rescued, given CPR, and rushed to the Singapore General Hospital, doctors could not revive him.
A Musical Journey That Inspired Generations
Born as Zubeen Borthakur on November 18, 1972, in Assam, Zubeen Garg became one of the most celebrated cultural icons of Northeast India. His career spanned over three decades as a singer, composer, lyricist, actor, and director. He was widely loved for blending Assamese culture with mainstream Indian music.
His nationwide breakthrough came with the Bollywood hit “Ya Ali” from the film Gangster (2006). Over the years, he lent his voice to songs in Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, and many other languages.
Tributes and Condolences
News of his untimely demise shocked millions of fans. Assam’s Chief Minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed grief, calling him
one of Assam’s favourite sons
. Fellow musicians, actors, and fans from across India
poured heartfelt condolences, remembering him as a legend gone too soon.
Legacy That Lives On
Zubeen Garg was not just a singer — he was a cultural ambassador who carried Assamese identity to a national and global stage. His immense contribution to music, film, and art has inspired countless young artists. His songs, both soulful and energetic, will continue to echo in the hearts of his fans.
Final Goodbye
The passing of Zubeen Garg marks the end of an era in Assamese and Indian music. His voice, however, will never fade. For millions, he will always remain the “Voice of the Luit” and the eternal heartthrob of Assam.
