Zubeen Garg Death: PM Narendra Modi 'Shocked' By Sudden Demise Of Singer; Extends Condolences To Family, Admirers

Renowned

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically passed away following a freak scuba diving accident in Singapore. He was rescued from the sea by local authorities and rushed to a hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries. Zubeen was in Singapore to perform at the North East Festival, but details surrounding the accident remain unclear. His fans and family members are mourning the singer's demise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed shock over the demise of Zubeen Garg.

PM Narendra Modi expresses shock over sudden demise of Zubeen Garg

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), PM Narendra Modi wrote, "Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across all walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."

About Zubeen Garg

Zubeen Garg, one of Assam's most beloved musicians, was known for his timeless contributions to Assamese music and his widespread popularity across India. He also gained national recognition in Bollywood for his iconic song Ya Ali from Gangster. Authorities in Singapore are currently investigating the incident.ALSO READ: Ya Ali Singer Zubeen Garg Dies At 52 After Freak Accident In Singapore

Tributes pour in

Tributes poured in from across the region. Politician Ripun Bora expressed his sorrow, calling Zubeen a “cultural icon” whose voice and music inspired generations. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also mourned, describing Zubeen’s passing as a loss that “will never be filled,” highlighting his profound connection with the people of Assam.

On Zubeer Garg's illustrious career

Zubeen's career was marked by versatility and talent. A multi-instrumentalist, he could play 12 instruments, including the guitar, tabla, and drums. Fluent in over 40 languages and dialects, Zubeen’s musical contributions spanned Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, and many other regional languages. In 2011, he was honoured as Guest Artist of the Year by the Assam Convention in Chicago.Born in Tura, Meghalaya, Zubeen was influenced by a family of musicians. His personal life was marked by the tragic loss of his sister, Jongki Borthakur, in a car accident, which inspired his album Xixhu. Zubeen married fashion designer Garima Saikia in 2002 and identified as irreligious.