Zubeen Garg last rites: Assam bids tearful goodbye to music legend

September 23, 2025 4:46 PM

Zubeen Garg last rites: Assam bids tearful goodbye to music legend

Assam bid an emotional farewell on Tuesday to music icon Zubeen Garg, who was cremated with full state honours at Kamarkuchi on the outskirts of Guwahati. Fans sang “Mayabini,” the song Garg had requested be played at his funeral, as thousands attended the procession under the sun. The track, first featured in the 2001 Assamese film Daag, was close to the singer’s heart. The funeral began at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex and drew large crowds along the route. Chief Minister H...

‘Ya Ali’ singer Zubeen Garg passes away in accident; PM Modi expresses shock

September 19, 2025 9:16 PM

‘Ya Ali’ singer Zubeen Garg passes away in accident; PM Modi expresses shock

In a heartbreaking incident, acclaimed Assamese singer and music composer Zubeen Garg passed away following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled sudden demise of the popular singer. He said that Garg he will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. In a post on X, PM Modi said: "Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across...