19/09/2026
๐๏ธ ZUBEEN GARG โ THE VOICE OF ASSAM THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER โค๏ธ๐ถ
Some voices entertain us.
Some voices become memories.
And some voices become a part of our identity.
Zubeen Garg was one of them. ๐ฟ๐ต
๐ค Nickname: Zubeen Da
๐ค Full Name: Zubeen Borthakur
๐ Born: 18 November 1972, Tura, Meghalaya
๐๏ธ Remembered: 19 September 2025
Zubeen Garg was an acclaimed Indian singer, composer, songwriter, musician, actor and filmmaker who became one of the defining voices of Assamese music and Northeast India.
His music travelled across languages and bordersโconnecting Assamese folk, rock, pop, Sufi influences and contemporary Indian music. ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ถ
Music was part of Zubeen's family.
His father, Mohini Mohon Borthakur, was a poet and lyricist, while his mother, Ily Borthakur, was a singer. His sister Jonkie Borthakur was also an actress and singer.
Zubeen began exploring music from a young age and officially stepped into the Assamese music scene with his debut album โAnamikaโ in 1992.
๐ต THE SONG THAT TOOK HIS VOICE ACROSS INDIA
๐ฅ โYA ALIโ โ Gangster (2006)
With its haunting melody and powerful vocal delivery, Ya Ali introduced Zubeen Garg's distinctive voice to a massive national audience.
For many listeners, the song remains one of the defining musical moments of his career. โค๏ธ
๐ AWARDS & RECOGNITION
๐
Global Indian Film Award โ Best Playback Singer (Male)
๐ Stardust Award โ New Musical Sensation โ Male
๐๏ธ National Film Award โ Best Music Direction for Echoes of Silence
๐ Honorary D.Litt. โ University of Science and Technology Meghalaya
๐ฌ A THOUGHT ASSOCIATED WITH ZUBEEN GARG
ยซโI have no religion, no caste, no creed, and no God. I am free. I am a human being who simply loves everyone and wants to be loved.โ โค๏ธยป
His voice carried the soul of Assam to millions.
His songs crossed languages.
His music crossed generations.
And his legacy continues to live wherever his songs are heard. ๐๏ธโค๏ธ
๐๏ธ ZUBEEN GARG โ FOREVER THE VOICE OF ASSAM.
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