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Zubeen Garg

Zubeen Garg[a] (Assamese pronunciation: [zubin ɡaɹɡ]; 18 November 1972 – 19 September 2025) was an Indian musician, composer, singer, songwriter and actor from Assam. He primarily worked and sang in the Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi-language film and music industries.[1] He also sang in 40 other languages and dialects, including Bishnupriya Manipuri, Adi, Boro, Dimasa, English, Goalpariya, Gujarati, Kannada, Karbi, Malayalam, Marathi, Mising, Rabha, Garo, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Odia, Sadri, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Tiwa and Urdu.[2][3][4]

Zubeen Garg
Garg performing in 2025
Pronunciation[zubin ɡaɹɡ]
Born
Zubeen Borthakur

(1972-11-18)18 November 1972
Tura, Meghalaya, India
Died19 September 2025(2025-09-19) (aged 52)
Singapore
Alma materJagannath Barooah College, Jorhat
B. Borooah College, Guwahati (dropped out)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • percussionist
  • composer
  • music director
  • music producer
  • lyricist
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • actor
  • film director
  • film producer
  • screenwriter
  • poet
Works
Spouse
Garima Saikia Garg
​
(m. 2002)​
AwardsSee below
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • drum
  • tabla
  • keyboard
  • dhol
  • mandolin
  • synthesiser
  • piano
  • flute
Years active1992–2025
Labels

Garg was a multi-instrumentalist and played many instruments including anandalahari, dhol, dotara, drums, guitar, harmonica, harmonium, mandolin, keyboard, tabla, and various percussion instruments.[5] He was regarded as one of the most influential musicians in Assam, and was reportedly the highest-paid singer in Assam.[6][7] Over a career spanning 33 years, he recorded over 40,000 songs.[b]

Early life and family

Zubeen was born on 18 November 1972,[12][13] into an Assamese Brahmin family in Tura, Meghalaya, to Mohini Mohon Borthakur and Ily Borthakur.[14][15][16][17] His first name was chosen in homage to Zubin Mehta.[18] His given last name was initially "Borthakur" but later instead of continuing with it, he chose "Garg", the title of his Brahmin gotra.[17]

Zubeen's father Mohini Mohan Borthakur was a magistrate and was also a writer, lyricist and poet under the pen name Kapil Thakur.[19] As a magistrate, his father was frequently transferred due to which Zubeen spent parts of his childhood moving with the family.[19] His mother, Ily Borthakur, was a singer.[19][20] His sister Jonkie Borthakur, a singer and actress, died in a car accident in February 2002 in Sonitpur district. She was travelling to perform a stage show along with her co-artists. Their last sibling duo album Sishu which was released on Oct 2002 is dedicated to her.[21][19] His younger sister Palme Borthakur[citation needed] is an assistant professor of geography at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya and Royal Global University.[22][23]

Education

Garg pursued his primary education at Carmel School, Jorhat, and later attended Karimganj High School and Bijni Bandhab High School. He passed his matriculation exam (class 10th) from Tamulpur Higher Secondary School, Nalbari in 1989. In the same year, he returned to Bongal Pukhuri, Jorhat, for his higher secondary education in science at the Jagannath Barooah College.[24][25][26] After that, he went to pursue Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry department at the B. Borooah College in 1991 after passing his HS (Class 12th) Final Exam, but dropped out to concentrate on his singing career.[27][28]

Introduction to music

Garg started to sing from the age of three.[29] His first guru was his mother from whom he learnt to sing and he learnt playing the tabla from Pandit Robin Banerjee for 11 years.[20] Guru Ramani Rai introduced him to Assamese folk music.[30]

Singing career

1992–1995: Beginning of singing career

Garg made his debut in 1992 with his Assamese solo album, Anamika under the record label NK Production. In the same year, he had won a gold medal for his western solo performance in a youth festival.[31][32][33][19] His first recorded songs were "Tumi Janu Pariba Hun",[34] and "Tumi Junaki Hubakh"[35] for the album Ritu, but it was not released until 1993. His first contribution as a lyricist and composer was on the Assamese album Anuradha sung by Bollywood devotional singer Anuradha Paudwal and Utpal Sharma, which was released in October 1993, thus marking the first album where he provided no vocals.[36][37] He released many other albums such as Xopunor Xur (1992), Junaki Mon (1993), his second Assamese solo album Maya (1994), and his third Assamese solo album Asha (1995).[38][39][40][41] Before he moved to Mumbai in 1995, he released his first Bihu album Ujan Piriti which was a commercial success.[42]

1995–1997: Moving to Mumbai to start his Bollywood singing career with his first Indipop album

In mid-1995, Garg moved to Mumbai to work in the Bollywood music industry where he released his first Indipop solo album Chandni Raat.[43] In late 1995, he met Mahalakshmi Iyer to record their first song, "Ujagori Nikhar Utola Mon," for his then-upcoming Assamese album Zubeenor Gaan, which was released in January 1996, marking Mahalakshmi Iyer's debut album.[44][45] Later, he recorded Hindi cover and remix albums including Shradhaanjali Vol. 1 (1996), RE-MIX Tere Mere Beechmein (1996), Chanda (1996), Shradhaanjali Vol. 2 (1997), and others. In August 1996, he played the opening guitar on the song "Maine Dekhe Hain Sabhi Rang Duniya Ke", sung by Bollywood actress-turned-singer Raageshwari Loomba for the soon-to-be-released Hindi album Duniya, the first song or album where he provided no vocals, lyrics, or music composition. The album was released in early 1997.[46][47]

1997–1998: First Bengali album and first siblings album

Apart from singing in the Bollywood and Assamese film and music industries, he entered in the Bengali music industry in October 1997 where he released his first Bengali album Surer Upahar featuring lead co-vocals by Mausumi Saharia and background vocals by Mili Baruah and Sagarika, who is the sister of Shaan.[48] Within the next month, he released his seventh Assamese album Mukti, featuring his sister and then newcomer co-singer Jonkey Borthakur, thus becoming the first Assamese siblings (bro-sis duo) album and they drew inspiration from Nazia–Zoheb and Shaan–Sagarika.[49] Initially, this album was released in cassette format, it also became the first Assamese album to be released in audio CD format in January 1998, alongside his other Assamese album, Snigdha Junak. Prior to this Assamese album, the very first albums to enter the audio CD format in Assam were Shaan's album Love-Ology and Raageshwari's album Duniya, which was released in March 1997 and both were their first solo albums.

1998–2003: Playback-singing debut, second Indipop album and his initial breakthrough in Assamese music industry

Garg made his debut film as a playback singer in the Bollywood film Purani Kabar in early 1998 where he sang two songs: "Kuch To Kaho" and "Dil Mera Churaya Ek Hasina". Within the next few months, he sang his first Assamese film song "Buku Duru Duru" that appears in the film Joubone Amoni Kore. In November 1998, he released his second Indipop album Yuhi Kabhi, which showcased then newcomer actress Bhumika Chawla, and it was also his first music video to be aired on Channel V and MTV music channel in India.[50]

He sang several songs for films including Dil Se.. (1998), Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998), Morom Nodir Gabhoru Ghaat (1999), Bukur Majot Jole (1999), Hiya Diya Niya (2000), Fiza (2000) and more.[51]

In November 2000, Garg appeared in Salim-Sulaiman's debut album Bhoomi, where he recorded an Assamese borgeet song "Khuno Khuno Re". This became the first Bollywood album to include an Assamese song.[52]

In the same month and year, Garg released his next Assamese album Pakhi in honour of his mother, who passed away in September 2000.[53] This album later emerged as his first significant breakthrough in Assam. Additionally, it was recognised as the best-selling Assamese album of that year.

In the next three months, Garg sang his most iconic romantic hit song "Mayabini Ratir Bukut" in the 2001 film Daag and it became his first major breakthrough song in Assamese music industries.[54][55]

In 2002, he composed a Hindi song "Mujhe Pyaar Ho Gaya", sung by KK and Suneeta Rao that featured in the indipop album/television show Channel V Jammin.[56][57] In the same year, he sang three songs from the film Kaante. In 2003, he sang "Sapne Saare" and "Khwabon Ki" from the film Mudda – The Issue, "Maango Agar Dil Se Toh Khuda" from the film Chupke Se, "Holi Re" from the film Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost and "Jo Pyar Tumne" from the film Jaal: The Trap.[58]

2003–2006: Bengali playback-singing debut and his solo album Jantra

Garg made his debut Bengali film as a playback singer, where he sang two songs "O Mon Bolaka" and "Abhilashi Mone" in the film Mon in 2003.[59] In the next year, he sang three songs in the film Shudhu Tumi and marked his debut Bengali film as a music director.[60] In the same year, he released his next solo Assamese album Jantra (2004) without his co-vocalists and went to became the best-selling Assamese album of that year.[61]

2006–2025: Major breakthrough song "Ya Ali" and more

Garg had his biggest breakthrough in Bollywood for the film Gangster where he sang the song "Ya Ali".[62] The song won him the best playback singer at Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA) in 2006.[63][64]

In February 2007, he collaborated with Ustad Sultan Khan to sing "Jag Lal Lal Lal" for the film Big Brother.[65] His next Hindi album Zindagi was released on 29 August 2007.[66]

In early 2008, Garg collaborated with Kumar Bhabesh to recorded their song "Kamrupiya Suwali".[67][68] In mid 2008, he recorded his first theatre song "Tumi Dusakute Kajol Lole", which featured in Hengool Theatre.[69] In October 2008, he released another Assamese solo album Rumaal, which included hit songs like "Duporor Muhonat", "Rumaal Rumaal", "Amanikha Hare Aase" etc.[70]

In 2012, Garg released his six Assamese albums to complete his 20 years of musical journey. The first was Runjun, which was released on 4 January 2012,[71] the second was Sonali Mon, which was released in February 2012, the third was Mone Mone, which was released in June 2012, the fourth was Mukuta, which was released in October 2012, the fifth was Rock, which was released in November 2012 and the sixth was Canvas, which was released in December 2012. In Rock album, it features a total of fourteen tracks, making it his longest album to date.[72]

In 2013, he released his final Hindi album, Pakeeza, marking the first occasion where he sang, wrote, and composed by himself. The album was also marked the first Indian music video, filmed in Arunachal Pradesh.[73][74] In the same year, he recorded "Dil Tu Hi Bata" with most popular 90s indipop singer Alisha Chinai, which featured in the film Krrish 3.[75]

Acting career

Apart from singing, Garg also made his debut as an actor and director for the film Tumi Mor Matho Mor, which was released in early 2000 under NK Production. After that, he appeared in his second film Prem Aru Prem in 2002. In 2004, Garg acted his third film Dinabandhoo, which won the best featured film in Assamese at the 52nd National Film Awards in 2005. Later, he acted some films like Mon Jaai (2008), Bhal Pabo Najanilu (2013), Gaane Ki Aane (2016), Mission China (2017), Priyaar Priyo (2017), The Underworld (2018), Kanchanjangha (2019), Rajneeti (2022), Dr. Bezbaruah 2 (2023), Sikaar (2024) and Roi Roi Binale (2025).[76]

His final acting role was in the film Homework, starring his old friend and union minister Pabitra Margherita and actress Gayatri Mahanta's son Surjanga Jiu Margherita along with Bhrityanta Nayan Kashyap, Alankrita Padmarag Goswami, and Samaya Swaroop in their debut film as a child, where he appeared as a performer in the recreated song "Jantra".[77] The film was first screened at Coronado Island Film Festival on 9 November 2025 and later at the Rameshwaram International Film Festival, Goa International Film Festival, the Tamizam International Film Festival and Uruvatu International Film Festival. The film was released in theatres posthumously on 15 May 2026.[78]

Artistry

Musical styles

Garg's music has been described as soulful, rooted in folk rather than classical traditions. His work spanned genres from folk to pop, often intertwined with Sufi tunes.[79] His early musical style was marked by a fusion of rock, Indian classical music, and Assamese folk elements that helped broaden the Assamese music, parallelling the Sufi trend that emerged in Bollywood during the early 2000s.[19][80] Since the release of his breakthrough album Anamika in 1992, he was recognised as a trendsetter in Assam for blending Western and regional influences while also contributing to the revival of traditional Assamese music.[81] Over the years, he has collaborated with nearly 250 tribal communities across Assam learning and preserving more than five thousand traditional folk songs.[80] He has often described himself primarily as a folk singer.[29]

A multilingual vocalist, Garg recorded in Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, and several tribal dialects of Northeast India. His musical versatility was reflected in his ability to perform a wide range of styles from romantic and devotional to Bihu-tuned and modern songs. He has sung many Bihu songs, Borgeet, lukogeets, tribal folk songs like oi ni:toms of the Misings, and Zikir (Sufi devotional songs).[82]

Several of Garg's albums, such as Shishu and Mukti, expressed themes of dissent and opposition toward the socio-political elite. Over time, he faced criticism for what some perceive as moral ambiguity, social irresponsibility, and an excessive inclination toward Western musical styles. In response to debates concerning the definition of folk music in Assam, Garg said, "I made my songs in the way in which I feel comfortable. Art is all about freedom."[19]

Garg gained national recognition in Bollywood with the 2006 song "Ya Ali" from Gangster, composed by Pritam. Despite the song's success, Garg did not fully transition into mainstream Bollywood playback singing. In an interview with PTI, he said:

Bollywood music is changing with a slow pace. No doubt that new genres are coming to play but at the same time we are clinging to the formula of previous hit numbers. Even I was getting typecast after 'Ya Ali' in 2006, so I rejected many offers. I had a bad name in the industry for that. But I don't think about it because I am not in a hurry to take up projects.[83]

Cinematic styles

Beyond music, Garg explored filmmaking as an extension of his artistic vision. He wrote, directed, and starred many Assamese Films. He preferred realism and political themes over conventional song-and-dance narratives. His cinematic themes often centred on Assamese identity, youth idealism, conflict, and social change, consistent with his musical activism.[84] When asked about shifting his focus from music to films—particularly while writing and directing his film Chakra—He explained that he viewed the two art forms as interconnected:

I had been in terms with films since long as my mother, Illy Borthakur, was an Assamese actress, so I think I am quite experienced now to move into films or direct one, also I want to create a different personality of mine; neither as a performer nor as a singer but as an all-rounder.[85]

In another interview, when asked if singers can act, he answered:

Kishore Kumar has shown us that it is possible. I prefer serious roles, though I like to dance in music videos. These days, composers are turning singers. That is a problem for us. None of them can pull it off, except Himesh.[84]

Influences

Garg grew up listening to his father's collection of old classics, including country, rock, and blues and said he was a fan of ethnic music.[86] He has been inspired by many artists from Assam, Bollywood and beyond. He has mentioned Bhupen Hazarika, Bishnu Prasad Rabha and poet Hiren Bhattacharya as major influences from Assam.[87] He also admired singers like Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Begum Akhtar, and composers S. D. Burman, R. D. Burman, A. R. Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja. Among his western influences, he admired Sting, Pink Floyd, Kenny G and expressed his desire for composing a song for them.[88][89]

Garg mentioned Charlie Chaplin as one his favourite icons.[90] He once had a tattoo of Chaplin with the phrase "I can fall but never fail".[87]

Public image

Garg was known for his bold and outspoken statements. His remarks on social, religious, and cultural issues drew both support and criticism, often making public remarks on politicians and ministers. On one occasion, he publicly made a humorous statement on chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who had been photographed leaping on stage like him, questioning why Sarma was "imitating" him and said "that's my style, and you can't copy my style"[91] He also spoke openly about alcohol use, once saying that some of his songs were made while he was drunk.[92] Despite advice from well-wishers to avoid making controversial statements, Garg said he could not restrain his opinions. He is known for the phrase "Moi ghenta kaku khatir nokoru, you can't dictate me" (translated as: "I don't give a damn to anyone, you can't dictate me").[93]

Garg was one of the non-political figures in the Anti-CAA protests in Assam. His song "Politics Nokoriba Bandhu" (translated as "Don't do politics, my friend") was released in 2019 as an expression of his disillusionment with the state's corrupt politics. The song was widely adopted as an anthem of dissent during various protests against political corruption.[94][95][96]

Controversies and criticism

In 2015, Garg in a live performance at Khanapara of Guwahati, wielded a gun threatening the audience not to leave otherwise he would shoot them. He said "I'll sing with this gun now. It's not fake, it's real. Don't go away or I'll shoot you." Later police arrived and found that it was a toy gun.[97][98][99]

In 2017, he was sentenced to three months in jail and fined ₹5,000 in connection with a 2013 assault case. The case involved allegations that he had slapped a minor, for smoking in public. The boy was the son of senior advocate Arup Chandra Borbora and grandson of former chief minister of Assam Golap Borbora. Garg was acquitted under Section 341 of the Indian Penal Code but found guilty under Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation). His legal team accepted the judgement and announced plans to appeal before the Sessions Judge Court.[100][101]

In 2018, Garg publicly advised athlete Hima Das to consume beef rather than chicken or pigeon meat, claiming that beef would help her gain greater strength for national and international competitions. He argued that when it comes to sports, factors such as religion, caste, and creed should be put aside in favour of what benefits athletic performance. The statement generated controversy within Assam.[102][103]

In January 2019, a short audio clip circulated on social media in which Garg appeared to use "unparliamentary" language to criticise the posthumous conferral of the Bharat Ratna on Bhupen Hazarika. An FIR was filed at the Lanka Police Station in Hojai district by Satya Ranjan Borah (of the Assam Kisan Morcha, affiliated with the BJP) alleging that the remarks defamed the Bharat Ratna, insulted Hazarika and hurt public sentiment. Garg acknowledged that the voice in the clip was his and published a social media post stating that his objection was not to Bhupen Hazarika personally, but to what he described as the political appropriation and timing of the award.[104]

In 2019, the artist faced a controversy when he said, "I am Brahmin, but I have snapped my lagun (a sacred thread worn by Brahmins) in the movie. I had removed the thread earlier, and still don't wear it. These Brahmins should be killed".[105] But, later he clarified that he did not mean that way. He said:

"I told it jokingly, so people have misinterpreted it. I meant that-the system of high caste-low caste should be eliminated. I believe in that concept. In that attempt, the word 'Bamun' was a slip of tongue. Therefore, I apologise in front of Brahmin Society since that was not my intent. I am a brahmin boy too. People have seen-what I have been doing all these years. I have worked for all sections of people."

Additionally, Garg said:

"I was also exhausted at that time as I was continuously performing for the last 3-4 nights. That might be also a reason. I am sorry. This won't happen in the future."[106]

In April 2024, during Bihu concert, he said to the crowd that Krishna was not a God but a man.[107] He was subsequently banned from Majuli District Satra Mahasabha.[108]

Philanthropy

Garg ran a charity, the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation, which donates money for various causes. He urged people to donate clothes, medicines and contributions when devastating floods hit Assam.[109] He took on the issue over corruption in APSC recruitment in his movie Kanchanjangha.[110][111]

He was a football fan and has played matches to collect funds for flood-affected people.[112]

In May 2021, during a surge in COVID-19 cases, Garg offered his two-storey house in Guwahati to be converted into a COVID Care Centre. This act aimed to address the rising demand for beds for patients at the time.[113]

Personal life

Garg married Garima Saikia on 4 February 2002.[114]

He considered himself irreligious and said that he did not have any caste or god.[115][116]

Death

On 19 September 2025, Garg died in Singapore, at the age of 52. He died while swimming in the sea without a life jacket[117][118][119] off the coast of Saint John's Island.[120] He was administered CPR and rushed to Singapore General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead in the intensive care unit around 2:30 pm IST.[121][122] He was supposed to perform in Singapore's North-East India Festival that day with other co-artists.[121] Prior to his death, Garg performed his final live concert on 7 September 2025 in Mumbai to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Bhupen Hazarika. Before leaving for Singapore, Garg attended the inauguration of a Hatigaon-based museum hosting a comprehensive collection of his albums, books and photoshoots; Garg had requested the event be moved up so he could attend.[123][124] He arrived in Singapore on 18 September 2025.[125]

Funeral

The cremation ground, spanning 3.3 acres of government-allotted land in Kamarkuchi, Sonapur NC village near Guwahati, was volunteered by local villagers; it accommodates up to 5,000 mourners. Garg's body lay in state at the Arjuna Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, Guwahati, until the morning of 23 September for the public to pay tributes.[126][127][128]

Garg was cremated with full state honours on 23 September with a 21-gun salute.[129][130]

On 30 September 2025, Garg's ashes were brought to Jorhat for the traditional 13th-day Adyashraddha ceremony on 1 October. It was attended by his family and thousands of fans. The Assam government announced plans to construct a memorial in Jorhat to honour his legacy, in addition to a memorial in Guwahati. The ashes remained at a public venue in Jorhat for a few days, allowing fans and well-wishers to pay their final tributes.[131][132][133]

On 29 October 2025, Garg's ashes were immersed in the Brahmaputra River.[134]

Tributes

Garg's death prompted widespread tributes across India. Many high-profile individuals, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi, and the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, expressed their condolences.[135][136] As a tribute, the Government of Assam declared a three-day state mourning from 20 to 22 September and later it was extended to 23 September to cover the day of his funeral and cremation.[137][138] West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed grief, describing Garg as her "dear brother" and praising his "mellifluous voice and indomitable spirit," adding that his songs will remain "immortal forever."[139]

Musician A. R. Rahman, veteran singer Hariharan, composer Jeet Ganguly, lyricist Sameer Anjaan, rapper Badshah, pop band A Band of Boys, Viva, singers Alisha Chinai, Amaal Mallik, Debojit Saha, Kalpana Patowary, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Neha Bhasin, Raageshwari Loomba Swaroop, Sagarika, Shaan, Shilpa Rao, Shreya Ghoshal, Sowmya Raoh, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, Sunidhi Chauhan, Tarali Sarma, Vishal Mishra, Vishal Dadlani, and actors Dev, Jatin Bora, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Ravi Sarma also shared tributes on social media, recalling Garg's cross‑genre contributions from Assamese folk to Bollywood.[140][141][142][143] Assamese actor Adil Hussain called the news "shocking and heartbreaking," emphasising Garg's cultural importance in Assamese music and cinema.[143] On 21 September 2025, at the trailer launch of Raghu Dakat, a 30‑second silence was observed at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata in Garg's memory.[144]

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan wrote "A true legend, his voice touched millions, and his music shaped generations."[145][146] Randeep Hooda wrote "Legends never die, they live on through their art."[147][148] MP Kangana Ranaut who debuted in Bollywood with the movie Gangster: A Love Story, for which Garg sang the song "Ya Ali", paid her heartfelt tribute and wrote "#Zubeenda No one like you!"[149][150]

Film critic Utpal Borpujari recalled Garg's benevolence saying "There are countless stories of how he helped those who needed medical treatment and children at orphanages."[151]

Writer and activist Taslima Nasrin posted in social media X saying "Unlike many Bengali artists, he never tried to act like a refined gentleman. He was never arrogant."[152][153]

90s Indipop singer and Made in India fame Alisha Chinai said "He was not politically correct. He hated Bombay, you know, he hated the Bollywood scene. He said what he felt, and that was something I really admired about him. But when I look back, I feel like I wish I had sat and talked to him a little more. He came and he left. He came like the wind and left like the wind."[154]

Garg had expressed in a 2019 concert at B. Borooah College, Guwahati, that his song "Mayabini Raatir Bukut" should be played when he died. Following his death, the song was performed not only at his funeral but also widely across Assam, in homes, and public events, becoming a collective anthem of shraddhanjali (tribute).[155]

Investigation and aftermath

The death certificate issued by the Singapore authorities listed the cause of death as drowning.[156] Several first information reports were filed against his manager, Siddhartha Sharma, and the festival organiser, Shyamkanu Mahanta, alleging negligence and lack of safety measures, including reports that Garg had declined to wear a life jacket.[157][158] His wife later appealed for withdrawal of cases against his manager.[159] Following public demand, the Assam government ordered a second post-mortem at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) with the consent of Garg's family members.[160] GMCH's official post-mortem report confirmed that Garg's death was "not caused by poisoning."[161]

In September 2025, following public demand and Assamese artists' pressure, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the investigation.[162][163][164] Following SIT's assistance, the CID registered a case (no. 18 of 2025) in connection with the suspicious death of Garg.[165] Raids were carried out at the residences of the festival organiser and Garg's manager, during which electronic records and documents were seized.[166][167] The SIT also questioned and detained musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, who had accompanied Garg during the diving trip in Singapore.[168] Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remarked that if the SIT failed to produce conclusive results, the case would be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation.[169] In light of public anger, the All Assam Lawyers' Association urged their members not to represent persons accused in the case of the death of Garg.[170][171]

On 1 October 2025, Singaporean authorities provided a copy of Garg's autopsy report to the High Commission of India upon its request, as well as a report of their preliminary investigations. They announced that investigations would take about three months before Singapore's State Coroner could determine if a coroner's inquiry would be held.[172] The Indian SIT team separately detained festival organiser Mahanta and Garg's manager Sharma on the same day to have their statements recorded.[173] SIT also arrested musician Goswami, co-singer Amritprabha Mahanta, Garg's cousin DSP Sandipan Garg, and Garg's personal security officers Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya.[174][175][176]

Later in the same month, Goswami alleged that Garg's manager Sharma and festival organiser Mahanta may have poisoned him. Goswami claimed that Sharma dismissed visible signs such as frothing from Garg's mouth and nose as acid reflux and delayed seeking medical assistance. He also alleged that Sharma had taken control of the yacht from its sailor and was heard saying "Jabo De, Jabo De" (translation: "Let him go, Let him go") as Garg was struggling in the water. Goswami emphasised that Garg was an expert swimmer who had trained both him and Sharma, making accidental drowning highly unlikely.[177][178]

In November 2025, Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, stated that "Zubeen Garg was murdered" and that the SIT would submit the chargesheet before 17 December.[179][180][181] The SIT submitted 3,500-page charge sheet in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Guwahati on 12 December 2025. SIT issued murder charges against Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, Amritprava Mahanta, and Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, while Sandipan Garg, Nandeswar Bora, and Paresh Baishya were included under various charges.[182][183]

A coroner's inquiry into his death was opened on 14 January 2026 in Singapore.[184][185] Assistant Superintendent of Police David Linn testified that Garg was intoxicated and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht. Linn added that as Garg's friends tried to convince him to swim back to the yacht, Garg suddenly became motionless and began floating face down.[186] Toxicology analysis found a blood alcohol concentration of 333-milligrams per 100-milliliters of blood, which can result in impaired coordination and reflexes.[c][189]

In March 2026, the Singapore coroner ruled the death as an accidental drowning and found no evidence of foul play.[190][191]

Legacy

Zubeen Garg performing at a concert in 2011

Garg was a regular performer at Bihu functions and other cultural festivals across Assam, often singing not only Assamese songs but also in Hindi, Bengali, and other languages. Internationally, he has represented Assamese and Indian music abroad. Notably, he performed in Trinidad and Tobago, where he sang several of his Hindi and Assamese hits, becoming the first Assamese entertainer to headline a concert there.[192]

Vishal Kalita of Guwahati's Hatigaon has reportedly collected an archive of over 35,000 cassettes and CDs of Garg's recordings.[123][124]

Honorary statue

On 2 December 2022, a 20-foot statue was unveiled by the singer during the Nazirating Tamuli Tourism Festival in Digboi.[193] A Bamboo bridge built across the Na Dihing river by villagers of Tengapani and named after Zubeen Garg was inaugurated by the singer at Tengapani-Thepabari on 29 February 2020.[194][195]

Species

In 2026, a newly discovered plant species, Osbeckia zubeengargiana, a flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae discovered in the grassland ecosystems of Manas National Park in the Indian state of Assam, was named after him.[196] In the same year, a newly discovered butterfly species, Euthalia zubeengargi, was identified as a member of the family Nymphalidae and subfamily Limenitidinae is named after him. It was discovered in the eastern Himalayan region of Arunachal Pradesh, India, and formally reported in 2026.[197]

Discography

Filmography

Films

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Assamese, unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2000 Tumi Mur Matho Mur Hrishi Debut film as an actor
2002 Prem Aru Prem Himself Special appearance in the song "Sokuwe Sokuwe"
Zubeenor Anisha Himself (Performer) His first musical live concert direct-to-video and also Assamese's first title released on VCD.
2003 Zubeen–Jonkie LIVE Himself (Performer)
2004 Dinabandhu Bipul Second film as an actor
Also co-producer
2005 Zubeen-Manasor Jatra Himself (Performer) Direct-to-video musical concert film
2006 Gangster Himself Special appearance in the song "Ya Ali"
Hindi film
Strings Himself Special appearance in the song "Mantra (Om)"
Hindi film
2007 Big Brother Himself Special appearance in the song "Jag Lal Lal"
Hindi film
2008 Mon Jaai Manab While the film was shot in late 2004, it was not released in theatres until 2008.
2011 Raamdhenu Himself Special appearance in the song "Tupi"
2012 U Re Not My Julie Unreleased film
2013 Bhal Pabo Najanilu Indranil Cameo
2014 Suma Porokhote Himself Special appearance in the song "Suma Porokhote"
Rodor Sithi
2015 Ahetuk Himself Special appearance in the song "Ahetuk"
2016 Gaane Ki Aane Nilabh Jonak Baruah
Xat Nomboror Xondhanot Sibu
2017 Mission China Colonel Goswami Also producer, director, story and screenwriter
Tumi Aahibaane Himself Special apperances
Priyaar Priyo Priyobrot Kakoti & Bishnujyoti Bezbaruah His first and only film as an actor in dual role.
2018 The Underworld Don
2019 Kanchanjangha Anirban Also producer, director, story and screenwriter
Pratighaat Himself Special appearance in the song "Pratighaat"
2022 Rajneeti – Part 1 Arindam
2023 Dr. Bezbaruah 2 DSP Mahadev Borbarua
Kasiyoli Beli Short film [198]
Eucalyptus: Zubeen Garg Journey Himself Short Documentary film [199]
2024 Wide Angle Gautam Sharma
Sikaar Shankar British-Indian film
His third to last film in his lifetime;
His first film filmed outside India, where he filmed in London.		 [200]
Abhimannyu Colonel Goswami Cameo appearances;
His penultimate film as an actor in his lifetime.
2025 Joddha Himself Special appearance in the song "Ei Mayabi Raati"
His final film as an actor in his lifetime.
Roi Roi Binale Raul Posthumous film release;
His final major project film
Also producer, story and screenwriter
2026 Homework Himself Posthumous film release
Special appearance in the song "Jantra"		 [201]

Television

Year Title TV Channel Role Language(s) Notes Ref.
1998 MTV Most Wanted MTV Himself (Special guest) Hindi, English His first television on-screen appearance, occurred during a mini interview with the then MTV VJ Raageshwari, after he released his first music video "Yuhi Kabhi".
2001 Movers and Shakers SET India Himself (Special co-guest) Hindi With his co-guest VJ Raageshwari
Indian late-night talk show		 [202]
2002 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Zee TV Guest judge
2003 Coke V Popstars 2 Channel V
2004 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Zee TV
2007 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Lil' Champs Zee Bangla Judge Bengali [84]
Indian Idol 3 SET India Guest performer Hindi Grand finale episode [203] [204]
2008 Bol Baby Bol Star One Himself (Special guest) Indian music game show
Hosted by singer Adnan Sami
2010–11 Anuradha Rang Anirudha Assamese His first and only Assamese mega serial [205]
2011 Didi No. 1 Zee Bangla Himself (Special guest) Bengali
2013 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Lil' Champs Guest judge
2013–14 Moi Zubeen Garg Hobo Bisaru Rengoni Head Judge Assamese Assamese television voice show
He appeared in all episodes.
2019 Prekhyapot News Live Himself (Special guest) Assamese general talk show
Hosted by Syed Zarir Hussain.
2021 Mayabini Ratir Bukut NKTV Host Assamese musical talk show
2024 Prag Cine Awards 2024 Prag News, Rengoni Performer
2026 Prag Cine Awards 2026 Himself Archive footage

Web Series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2025–2026 Xuriya Xubax Performer Musical concert web-series
Filmed all districts across the Assam state.		 [206]
2026 Zubeen-Manasor Jatra: Web-Series Edition Performer Posthumous release; contains previously unseen live concert footage between 2004 and 2005. [207]

Music Videos

Year Song Album Language(s) Co-actor(s) Notes Ref.
1997 "Meghor Boron" Mukti Assamese First Assamese Music Video
1998 "Yuhi Kabhi Mila Karo" Yuhi Kabhi Hindi Bhumika Chawla, Jonkey Borthakur His first Bollywood music video
Filmed in Mumbai and parts of the Maldives.
2000 "Yeh Lehren Yeh Paani" Syndrome of Love Aushim and Tanushree His second Bollywood music video
2007 "Rasiya Sajaan" Rasiya Sajaan Hindi Ismail Darbar, Neetu Chandra
"Zindagi Kahin Gum Hai" Zindagi
"Jia Re Jia Re" Filmed at Mahabaleswar, Mumbai.
"Mukha" Mukha Assamese N/a His first Assamese music video album was released in VCD and DVD format. Before this, the "Mukha" music video was previously aired on a newly launched Assamese music channel.
"Sweet Love" Rimpi Das
"Baby Buli Lahekoi"
"Sadiya"
"Dusakure Nilare" Rimpi Das
"Pamne Moi Ghurai"
"Aahe Ba Nahe" Nishita Goswami
"Tumi Suwa Jetiya" Gayatri Mahanta
"Maya Mathu Maya" Rimpi Das
2009 "Rumaal" Rumaal Assamese
"Hai Hai Hai Mari Dila"
"Amanikha"
"Tumi Subhash"
"Tumar Mitha Sawoni" Megharanjani Medhi
"Duporot Muhanaat"
"Aai Mur Oi" This music video was dedicated in memory of 2008 Assam bombings on 30 October 2008.
2012 "Runjun" Runjun Assamese First Assamese music video of 2012.
"Gaan Diyaa" Rock Assamese This song is dedicated to Late Hiren Bhattacharya
"Senorita"
"Bokul Phulor Dore" Kalpana Kalita Originally aired on TV through an Assamese music channel in 2012; it was later aired on YouTube in 2020.
2013 "Pakeeza" Pakeeza Hindi First Indian pop music video to be shot in Arunachal Pradesh
"Path Path" Path Assamese
2018 "Barikhare Banot" N/a Assamese Babu Baruah
2019 "Politics Nokoriba Bondhu" Maa Assamese Priyanku Bordoloi, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami This was his last music video shot at his home in Kharguli.
"Nisukoni Geet" Dolly Bordoloi, Rupam Chetia, Manisha Sharma
2020 "Mur Monore Kolpana" Madhusmita Twinkle Originally released as an audio version in 2019, the music video was later released in January 2020 on YouTube. It was exclusively shot on iPhone 11 Pro Max.
"Silaa" Silaa Assamese Shreya Borthakur, Neelim Mahanta
"Ubhoti Suwa" This music video was released to coincide with his 48th Birthday.
"Agnibaanir Taan" N/a This music video was dedicated in memory of 5 commanders who died during 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act protests in Assam.
2021 "Eku Je Nai"
"Monore Koina" Mousumi Alifa His first music video was released under his newly self-record label.
"Tumi Asa Mane Moi Asu" N/a Assamese Ritirsha Sarma, Tridisha Gogoi (child artist) This music video featured and rediscovered Ritrisha Sarma's childhood story, who listened to Zubeen Garg's cassette tape music album. Later, after she grew up, she went to the studio and met Zubeen Garg for her first song, "Junuka".
"Aaj Baaja Tui Dhaak" N/a Bengali Shaan, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Sona Mohapatra His last Bengali Music video
2022 "Saati" N/a Assamese Hema Das
"Khaplang Khuplung" N/a Assamese Zublee Baruah, Sukanya Baruah [208]
"Kothiyadora" N/a Assamese Shyamantak Gautam, Kareena Bora [209]
"Kasiyoli Beli" N/a Assamese Siddhartha Sharma (KK), Prasenjit Bora, Nirmali S Bora [210]
2023 "Lahi Lahi" N/a Assamese Dr. Aditi Das, Himangshu Bora, Smriti Rani Bora [211]
"Bihogi Kobita" Silaa Assamese Hemanta Dev Nath, Rimpi Das
2025 "Bajti Guitar Pe Raatein" N/a Hindi Jyotishmita Kashyap His last music video in his lifetime, aired on the MTV India TV channel after a long decade. [212]
"Beetein Saare Pal" N/a Hindi Garima Saikia Garg Posthumous music video release;
Archive footage		 [213]

Portrayal in films

Year Film Title Language Portrayal by Notes
2025 Bhaimon Da Assamese Partha Pratim Hazarika Biographical film about Munin Barua

Bibliography

He released his first book Xabda Anubhuti as an author in 2009. He won the Seuji-Seuji award for his poetry book in 2017.[214]

Year Title
2009 Xabda Anubhuti
2018 Zubeenor Podyo[215]
2020 Zubeenor Podyo (2nd Edition)
2026 Zubeenor Gadya

Awards and honours

Best Music Direction Award to Mr. Zubeen Garg for Non-feature Film Echoes Of Silence, at the 55th National Film Awards, 2009.

In late 1995, Garg was selected as Best Debut Indian pop album for his album "Chandni Raat" at Channel V Music Awards and Screen Awards which was nominated and lost to Daler Mehndi's album Bolo Ta Ra Ra and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi's album Dole Dole respectively.[citation needed]

In 2011 he was honoured as a guest artist of the year by the Assam Convention, at Oak Brook, Illinois, United States.[216]

On 27 May 2024 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature degree by the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya.[217][218]

He has also received Best Music Direction Award for Non-feature Film Echoes Of Silence, at the 55th National Film Awards, 2009.[219]

On 9 December 2025 he was posthumously awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degree by Cotton University which was received by his sister, Palme Borthakur.[220]

YearAwardMovie/Theatre/AlbumCategoryResult
1996 Screen Awards Chandni Raat Best Debut Indian Pop Album Nominated
Channel V Music Awards Nominated
2005 BFJA AwardsShudhu TumiBest Music DirectorWon
Prag Cine Awards 2005 Rong Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Chaya Dore Thaka Tumi"[221] Won
2006 Global Indian Film Awards[222] Gangster Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Ya Ali" Won
2007 Filmfare Awards[citation needed] Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Nominated
IIFA Awards[223] Nominated
Stardust Awards[224] New Musical Sensation (Male) – "Ya Ali" Won
Screen Awards[225] Best Male Playback – "Ya Ali" Nominated
2008 Kalakaar Award Zindagi Best Music Album Won
Tumi Won
200955th National Film AwardsEchoes of SilenceNational Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music DirectionWon
2011 Prag Cine Awards 2011 Jetuka Pator Dore Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Puwar Hahit" Nominated
2012 Prag Cine Awards 2012[226][227] Raamdhenu Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Rang Dia Morom" Nominated
2013 Prag Cine Awards 2013 Me and My Sister Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Thunuk Thanak" Nominated
2014 Prag Cine Awards 2014 Shinyor Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Kaalor Aasur" Nominated
2015 Prag Cine Awards 2015Ahetuk Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Ahetuk" Won
Rodor Sithi Best Music Direction Nominated
2016 Gup-Shup Music Awards Boliya Krishna (Hengool Treatre) Title Song of the Year – "Boliya Krishna" Won
Gaane Ki Aane Best Music Composer – "Janu Janu" Won
2017 Prag Cine Awards 2017 Best Music Direction Nominated
Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Janu Janu" Nominated
Bhraymaman Mobile Theatre Awards Kohinoor Theater Red FM Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Janam Janam"[228] Won
2018 Prag Cine Awards 2018[229]Mission ChinaBest Actor (Popular)Won
Best Film (Popular)Won
Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Din Jwole Raati Jwole" Nominated
Priyaar Priyo Best Actor Nominated
Bhraymaman Mobile Theatre Awards Abahan Theater Red FM Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Oo Maa"[230] Won
2019 Bhraymaman Mobile Theatre Awards Deuta (Chiranjeeb Theatre) Red FM Best Playback Singer (Male) – "O Deuta"[231] Won
2021 Prag Cine Awards 2021[232] Kanchanjangha Best Film (Popular) Nominated
Best Actor (Popular) Won
Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Panchana" Won
Ratnakar Best Music Director Won
Best Lyrics – "Rati Rati" Nominated
Pratighaat Best Music Director Nominated
Bornodi Bhotiai Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Bornodi Bhotiai" Nominated
2022 Prag Cine Awards 2022[233] The Firing range Best Singer Male (2020) Nominated
Chandrawali Best Singer Male (2021) Nominated
2023 8th Assam State Film Awards[234][11] Kanchanjangha Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Panchana" Won
Rajasthan Film Festival (In other regional films) Dr. Bezbaruah 2 Best Singer Male – "Ki Naam Di Maatim" Nominated
Best Music Director – "Ki Naam Di Maatim" Nominated
Best Supporting Character Won
2024 Filmfare Awards Assamese[235] The Slam Book Best Music Album Won
2025 Bhupen Hazarika Awards Conferred by Beltola Bohagi Utsav Committee. Presented by Kavita Baruah, younger sister of Bhupen Hazarika. Lifetime Achievement Award[236][237] Conferred
2026 Prag Cine Awards 2026 Roi Roi Binale Best Actor [citation needed] Nominated
Best Music Director [citation needed] Won
Filmfare Awards Assamese N/a Lifetime Achievement Award [citation needed] Conferred

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Assamese pronunciation: [zubin ɡaɹɡ]; né Borthakur, pronounced [bɔɹtʰakuɹ].
  2. ↑ Credited to multiple sources which claim he recorded over 38,000 or 40,000 songs.[8][9][10][11]
  3. ↑ For comparison, Singapore's legal drink driving limit is 80 milligrams per 100ml of blood.[187][188]

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