Legendary Singer Zubeen Garg Dies at 52 in Tragic Scuba Diving Accident in Singapore
Synopsis
Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg died in Singapore after a scuba diving accident. He was rescued by police and rushed to hospital but could not be saved. He was scheduled to perform at the North East Festival today.
Celebrated Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg has passed away in Singapore after a tragic scuba diving accident. Local police rescued him from the sea and rushed him to a hospital, where doctors tried to revive him in intensive care but could not save him. Organisers of the Northeast Festival confirmed that the singer succumbed to injuries sustained during scuba diving.
Zubeen was in Singapore to perform at the North East Festival later today. His untimely death has shocked fans and left a deep void in India’s music industry and the Assamese cultural world.
Tributes pour in
People across Assam, the Northeast and beyond are paying heartfelt tributes and expressing condolences as they mourn the passing of one of the region’s most cherished and beloved artists. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called singer Zubeen Garg's death a very painful news and immense loss to Assam, country. He posted on X, "Today Assam lost one of its favourite sons. I am in a loss of words to describe what Zubeen meant for Assam. He has gone too early, this was not an age to go. Zubeen's voice had an unmatched ability to energise people and his music spoke directly to our minds and souls. He has left a void that will never be filled. Our future generations will remember him as a stalwart of Assam’s culture, and his works will inspire many more talented artists in the days and years to come. Beyond his music, his connection with people and passion for helping them will always be remembered. I will greatly cherish all my interactions with him."
Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Chowna Mein expressed shock and grief over the death of Zubeen Garg. He posted on X, "Shocked and saddened to learn about the demise of noted singer and musician from Assam, Zubeen Garg after a tragic incident in Singapore. At this hour of shock and grief, my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and countless fans. His voice and legacy will forever live on in our hearts. May his soul rest in eternal peace."
Zubeen Garg's professional journey
Zubeen Garg began his professional singing career after winning a gold medal for his western solo performance at the 1992 youth festival. He released his debut Assamese album Anamika in November 1992, followed by albums like Xapunor Xur, Junaki Mon, Maya, and Asha. His first bihu album, Ujan Piriti, became a commercial success.
In 1995, Garg moved to Mumbai to enter Bollywood and released his first Indipop solo album, Chandni Raat. Over the years, he recorded Hindi albums and remixes, including Chanda, Jalwa and Sparsh, and sang for films like Gaddaar, Dil Se, Fiza, Kaante and Jaal: The Trap, establishing himself as a versatile singer in both Assamese and Hindi music industries.