Famous Assamese vocalist Zubeen Garg passes away at 52 in a scuba diving mishap in Singapore.
Zubeen Garg, a renowned figure in Indian music and culture, passed away on September 19, 2025, in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. The news of his passing has sent shockwaves throughout the country and among the Indian diaspora, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow artists, and political leaders.
Garg, who was 52 years old, was in Singapore to perform as a Cultural Brand Ambassador at the 4th Northeast India Festival. The festival organisers and the Assam Association in Singapore acted swiftly to rescue and provide medical attention to Garg, but their efforts were in vain. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Singapore General Hospital and was declared dead around 2:30 pm Indian Standard Time.
Garg was a prolific figure, involved in composing, acting, directing, writing lyrics, and working as a music producer. He recorded tens of thousands of songs across dozens of languages and dialects, bridging geographies and hearts with his melodies. His songs spoke of love, longing, identity, and resonated with people from all walks of life.
Garg's death is a huge loss to Indian music and culture. His work has left a vast legacy that will continue to live long in hearts. Concerts across India and among the diaspora may include Garg's songs as a homage to the late artist. Many cultural events are likely to pause or pay tribute to Garg's memory.
The Assam government represented Garg as the Cultural Brand Ambassador at the 4th Northeast India Festival in Singapore. Garg was one of those artists who carried regional richness and mainstream appeal. He was a multi-lingual and multi-instrumentalist artist, who was successful in Bollywood, Bengali cinema, and various regional industries.
Funeral rites and official mourning have been announced in Assam. The government and people of Assam, as well as his millions of fans, will remember Garg for his contributions to Indian music and culture. His melodies will continue to live on, inspiring generations to come.
Rest in peace, Zubeen Garg. Your music will never be forgotten.
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