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In the September 2025 edition of ‘Mann ki
Baat,’ Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
spoke about the untimely demise of celebrated
artist Zubeen Garg. He remembered the
musical genius as a singer deeply connected
with Assamese culture. The Prime Minister said
that Zubeen Garg would always remain in
our memories and his music will continue to
inspire generations. His words touched every
Assamese heart and conveyed the depth of
Zubeen’s contribution, not just to Assam, but
to the cultural landscape of the entire nation.
Through his voice, Assam found a place in the
heart of India, reminding us that art knows no
boundaries of region or language.
The news of Zubeen Garg’s untimely passing
brought profound sorrow across Assam. People
in India and abroad mourned the passing of
a man who was much more than a musician.
Dr. Himanta Biswa Zubeen was a singer, actor, composer, director
Sarma and above all, a cultural icon. His sudden death
Chief Minister, Assam ended a colourful journey spanning over three
decades.
Born on November 18, 1972 in Tura,
Meghalaya, Zubeen inherited music from his
A LEGEND family and learnt classical music from his
mother. Gifted and versatile, he mastered many
DEPARTS instruments and absorbed folk traditions. His
debut album Anamika, released in 1992, gave
Assamese music a new direction by blending
Assam Bids folk and modern rhythms that instantly
connected with the youth. His voice crossed
linguistic boundaries. Over time, he sang more
Farewell to than 38,000 songs in 40 languages including
Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Bodo, Mising, Karbi,
Zubeen Garg Garo, Dimasa, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,
and Malayalam. In Assam, his repertoire
extended from Bihu songs to Tokari geet, from
Borgeet to romantic numbers. Every song
carried his unique style.
Zubeen Garg was an institution unto himself.
He directed films, wrote lyrics, composed
music and acted in popular Assamese films
such as Dinabandhu, Mon Jai, Mission China,
Kanchanjangha and Doctor Bezbaruah 2, etc.
His songs in Hindi films like ‘Dil Se’ and ‘Gangster’
made him a household name across India, while
‘Ya Ali’ brought him national fame and awards.
He also received the National Award for Best

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