Zubeen Garg Called Himself 'Soldier', Wanted Ashes To Be Immersed In Brahmaputra River: It's The Best...

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Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's untimely demise has left the country in a state of mourning. The 52-year-old singer, actor, and philanthropist was in Singapore serving as the Cultural Brand Ambassador for the North East India Festival, slated for September 20 and 21. He was scheduled to perform some of his most beloved songs in Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi during the festival’s opening ceremony. Tragically, a recreational scuba diving session took a fatal turn when Zubeen suffered severe breathing complications. Despite being rushed to Singapore General Hospital, he passed away at 2:30 PM on Friday.

Zubeen’s last interview resurfaces

Heartrboken fans are revisiting Zubeen’s final interview, which now feels eerily prophetic. Speaking to POP Pavelopedia in January, he reflected on life, legacy, and death, “I am mad, I want to give everything of mine to people. Not for me. I am happy here. I have my studio, this is my home.”He spoke of his wish to spend his last days at Tilla, believed to be the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre, also known as Borphukonar Tilla or Itakhuli Tilla.“It’s a good place. It is one of the best places. It will be a small bungalow. I will stay there and die there. People should burn me there when I die. Or you wash me up in the Brahmaputra. I am a soldier. I am like Rambo.”The historic site, a former British-era bungalow overlooking the Brahmaputra, symbolised the quiet retirement he had envisioned—anchored in the roots he so passionately celebrated in his art.ALSO READ:Zubeen Garg Suffered Seizure During Swim, Kept In ICU For About Two Hours: Wife Garima Saikia

About Zubeen Garg

Zubeen’s musical journey spanned languages and borders, from Bollywood hits like Ya Ali (Gangster) and Dil Tu Hi Bata (Krrish 3) to iconic Assamese anthems that stirred regional pride. Yet, it was his humanitarian work that earned him an equally cherished place in people's hearts.Through the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation, Zubeen raised funds for flood relief, distributed medicines and clothes to the underserved, and participated in charity football matches. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he converted his Guwahati home into a care centre, offering his own space to save lives.

Zubeen Garg's final journey

On Saturday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that Zubeen’s post-mortem had been completed in Singapore and that arrangements were being made to repatriate his body. The Chief Minister announced he would personally travel to Delhi to receive the late artist's remains and accompany them back to Guwahati. The funeral, expected to take place on Sunday, is anticipated to draw thousands of mourners—fans, friends, fellow artists, and those whose lives were touched by his music and compassion.