On September 21st, the city of Guwahati was plunged into mourning as millions of people from Assam and across the country gathered to bid farewell to the legendary singer Zubeen Garg.
On September 21st, the city of Guwahati was plunged into mourning. Millions of people from not only Assam but the entire country gathered to bid farewell to the renowned singer Zubeen Garg. The streets and roads were filled with his fans which shows Zubeen was not just a singer, but a cultural treasure of Assam and India. The Limca Book of Records listed his funeral procession as the fourth largest in the world. People stood for hours, offering flowers, praying silently, and humming his melodies. In every street and square, people were crying and paying their tributes.
All about Zubeen Garg’s life and career
Zubeen Garg was a singer not only in Assam but in the hearts of all of India. He brought Assamese music national recognition and even made his mark in Bollywood. The song Ya Ali from the 2006 film Gangster is still on everyone’s lips. His unique talent was his ability to sing in multiple languages and blend the magic of his voice with songs of various genres. This made him a household name. His voice possessed a unique charm that touched every heart.
Zubeen Garg’s death
The news of his sudden death on September 19th shocked everyone. He was in Singapore to perform at the Northeast Festival. During this time, he suddenly collapsed while scuba diving. Rescuers immediately pulled him out, and doctors made frantic efforts, but he could not be saved. His passing at the age of just 52 is a huge loss to the music industry. The way he sang, it seemed as if he still had much to offer.
Zubeen Garg’s final farewell
Zubeen Garg’s funeral procession demonstrated how deeply he was embedded in people’s hearts. Old people, children, and young people, everyone lined up for hours to pay their respects. Photos and videos of his funeral procession quickly went viral on social media. Many described it as Assam’s greatest moment of unity and collective grief.
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