Assam Remembers Zubeen Garg on 53rd Birth Anniversary

GUWAHATI-  Assam observed the 53rd birth anniversary of the late singer, composer, actor, and cultural icon Zubeen Garg on Tuesday, marking an emotional day of remembrance across the state. This is the first birth anniversary since Garg’s death on September 19, 2025, when the 52-year-old artist reportedly drowned during a trip to Singapore. His passing continues to generate widespread grief and unresolved public concern.

Tributes began shortly after midnight outside his residence in Kahilipara, where hundreds of fans gathered to sing the artist’s most celebrated tracks, including Ya Ali, Mayabini, and other Assamese classics. Family members, including his wife Garima Saikia Garg and sister Palmee Borthakur, joined the crowd as a cake was placed before his photograph. In the morning, a bust of the late artist was unveiled at his residence by his father and Garima, drawing emotional reactions from attendees.

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At Zubeen Kshetra, the cremation site, fans offered flowers, gamosas, and lit lamps while performing his songs. The site continued to attract steady footfall throughout the day as admirers sought to pay their respects.

Statewide, multiple organisations held programmes honouring Garg’s cultural and philanthropic contributions. The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) led a three-day series of events that included cycle rallies, art workshops, sapling plantations, and cultural performances.

The ruling BJP organised 53 blood donation camps in a symbolic tribute to the artist’s humanitarian work, while the Congress hosted a cultural evening titled Kanchanjungha – Sanskriti Houk Maitreyir Mantra in Guwahati, attended by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) observed the day as Jatiya Swabhiman Diwas, featuring tributes, music renditions, and environmental activities.

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Local commemorations also took place across districts such as Nagaon, Bajali, and Kokrajhar. In Kokrajhar, authorities laid the foundation stone for a Zubeen Garg Park along the Gourang River. Media organisations like the Gauhati Press Club held floral tribute ceremonies, while the All Assam Zubeen Garg Fan Club coordinated statewide activities through its district chapters.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted an emotional message on X, calling Garg “irreplaceable in Assam’s heart” and noting that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had granted sanction for legal proceedings related to the ongoing investigation into the singer’s death. Allegations of foul play have persisted since the incident, and several events today featured calls for #JusticeForZubeenGarg.

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Zubeen Garg, who recorded more than 38,000 songs in over 40 languages and played a major role in revitalising Assamese cinema through films such as Mission China and Kanchanjangha, remains a defining cultural figure in Assam. His influence continues to shape music, cinema, and youth culture in the region.

As the state celebrated his legacy with songs, art, and acts of service, one theme resonated across Assam: although Zubeen Garg is no longer present, his artistic legacy and emotional connection with the people remain enduring.