Assam’s beloved singer and composer Zubeen Garg was laid to rest on September 23, 2025, at Kamarkuchi village, Sonapur, with full state honours. After a second post-mortem at Gauhati Medical College Hospital, his family brought his mortal remains to the site. Priests chanted Vedic hymns under a white flower-adorned canopy, while Assam Police personnel carried his casket and performed a ceremonial gun salute.
Political Leaders and Official Tributes
Several prominent leaders attended the final rites. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal, Kiren Rijiju, Pabitra Margherita, Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, and other officials offered floral tributes, many kneeling in respect. Their presence showed Zubeen’s influence as one of Assam’s most iconic cultural figures.
Fans Pay Emotional Goodbye
Thousands of fans gathered at the cremation site. Many climbed nearby hills to catch a glimpse. Chants of “Long Live Zubeen” and “Jai Zubeen Da” echoed across Kamarkuchi. Fans sang “Mayabini Ratir Buku”, a song Zubeen often wanted at his funeral.
His last journey started from Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati, where lakhs of fans queued under the scorching sun. The procession then moved to Kamarkuchi.
Heart-Wrenching Farewell from His Beloved Pets
Zubeen’s four dogs—Iko, Diya, Rambo, and Maya—joined the farewell. His wife, Garima Garg, brought them to see their master one last time. Fans were moved as the dogs approached the casket. Medical teams helped those affected by the heat during the massive gathering.
Zubeen Garg: A Legacy That Lives On
Born on November 18, 1972, in Tura, Meghalaya, Zubeen Garg gained fame not only for music but also for his passion for animal welfare and Assamese culture. Over his career, he recorded over 35,000 songs in more than 40 languages, including Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali.
He gained national recognition with hits like Ya Ali from Gangster (2006), but stayed deeply connected to Assam. He used music to celebrate and preserve local traditions.
Statewide Mourning and Tributes
Across Assam, people held memorials. Most businesses closed to honour him. Wife Garima Saikia Garg thanked the public for their “overwhelming love and blessings.” Zubeen’s untimely death in a scuba diving accident on September 19, 2025, in Singapore has left a deep void in Assamese music and culture.
Garima Saikia Garg Appeals to Fans: Watch Zubeen Garg’s Final Tribute
In a heartfelt message, Garima Saikia Garg shared an Instagram reel to honour her late husband. She asked fans to celebrate his life with love and respect. Fans across India and abroad responded with prayers, tributes, and messages of support, keeping Zubeen’s memory alive.
