The Indian music industry has lost one of its most loved voices. Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has died at the age of 52 after a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore on Friday. His sudden death has left fans across India and abroad heartbroken.
Zubeen became a household name in Assam in the 1990s and later won nationwide fame with his chartbuster Ya Ali from the film Gangster in 2006. The song made him one of Bollywood’s most recognised voices. Over the years, his ability to mix Assamese folk with modern music gave him a unique identity. For many, he was not just a singer but a cultural icon of the Northeast.
Zubeen Garg Death: Why Doctors Couldn’t Save Him?
Reports say Zubeen was scuba diving in Singapore when he suddenly fell unconscious underwater. Police quickly rescued him and rushed him to a nearby hospital. Doctors placed him in intensive care but couldn’t save him because of the seriousness of his condition.
The tragedy was even harder to process as Zubeen was scheduled to perform at the North East Festival in Singapore later that day. Fans who had been waiting to see him on stage were instead met with shocking news. His passing has left a huge gap in the hearts of people in Assam and the wider Indian music world.
Assam Minister Confirms His Demise
Assam Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal confirmed the sad news on social media. He expressed grief over Zubeen Garg’s untimely death and called him the pride of Assam and the nation. He said the singer’s songs carried the culture and emotions of the people to every corner of the world.
He also shared that generations found joy and identity in Zubeen’s music and that his passing has left a void that can never be filled. He offered condolences to the singer’s family, friends, and fans.
Social media was filled with tributes as soon as he made the announcement. Fans, musicians, and admirers remembered Zubeen as a cultural ambassador who took Assamese music to the global stage.
About Zubeen Garg
Zubeen Garg (born in 1972 in Meghalaya as Zubeen Borthakur) was one of the most celebrated voices of Assam. In the 90s, he chose “Garg” as his stage name, drawing it from his gotra. His career took a major turn in 2006 with the song Ya Ali from Gangster, which became a nationwide hit. After that, he delivered many popular tracks like Subah Subah and Kya Raaz Hai.
Zubeen was best known for his work in Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi music. He sang in more than 40 languages and dialects. For years, he was regarded as Assam’s highest-paid and most successful singer, making him a true icon of Indian music.