Zubeen Garg’s Death Sparks Outpouring of Grief in Assam
Scene from Zubeen Garg’s hometown Jorhat, Assam. (Image X.com)
From Adil Hussain to Armaan Malik, tributes flood social media as thousands gather across Assam to mourn the legendary singer whose voice defined generations.
By TRH Entertainment Desk
GUWAHATI, September 21, 2025 — The sudden demise of Assam’s iconic singer Zubeen Garg has plunged the state into mourning, with an unprecedented wave of grief expressed both online and on the streets. Fans gathered in massive numbers at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex to pay their last respects, while candlelight and flashlight tributes illuminated his hometown Jorhat’s Baruah Chariali.
Actor Adil Hussain captured the collective heartbreak on X (formerly Twitter), calling it “a human ocean walking with their beloved singer… a phenomenon, very rare.” He described Garg as “a melodious expression of unspoken, inarticulate feelings of millions” and prayed for his “peaceful transition into the divine dimension.”
Singer Armaan Malik wrote: “Can’t believe he is no more… my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and every soul who found life in his music.”
Fans recalled Zubeen’s remarkable journey of nearly 38,000 songs across 40 languages, with journalist Chandrani Sinha noting: “For people of Assam, Zubeen wasn’t just a singer — he was a philosophy, a cult, a demigod. Assam has lost its heartbeat.”
From his Assamese classic Mayabini to Bollywood blockbuster Ya Ali, Zubeen Garg’s songs became cultural milestones, blending rebellion, tradition, and modernity. As journalist Nibir Deka put it on X: “Zubeen was exactly what post-agitation Assam didn’t know it needed: nonconformity, chaos, inconsistency and rebellion. He was me and he was you.”
Leaders also paid their respects. Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM Chowna Mein called him “a cherished friend of the North East whose melodies will continue to inspire generations.”
As Assam grapples with the void left by the singer’s passing, one sentiment resonates across fans, artists, and leaders alike: Zubeen Garg is gone, but his music will never die.
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