The Assam government has declared a three-day state mourning from September 20 to 22, 2025, following the sudden demise of legendary singer, filmmaker, and cultural icon Zubeen Garg.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that celebrated singer Zubeen Garg drowned in Singapore after removing his life jacket while swimming off a yacht.
The organisers of the Northeast Festival in Singapore have announced the cancellation of the event following the sudden death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg. The 52-year-old singer passed away on September 19 after suffering seizures while swimming during a yacht trip.
Born Zubeen Borthakur on November 18, 1972, in Tura, Meghalaya, Zubeen Garg went on to become one of the most influential voices of Assam and the Northeast. A singer–songwriter, composer, actor, and philanthropist, he left behind a legacy that transcended borders and languages.
