The sudden death of singer, Zubeen Garg has sent shockwaves across the country. The 52-year-old artist, whose music transcended languages and borders, passed away in Singapore on September 19, 2025, after suffering from an incident during a scuba diving session. Known for his soulful voice and tireless humanitarian work, Zubeen was in Singapore as the Cultural Brand Ambassador for the North East India Festival. His passing has left many fans heartbroken, but many are also remembering his deep connection to Assam and his wish to spend his final days by the sacred Brahmaputra.
Zubeen Garg’s untimely death
Zubeen was scheduled to perform at the North East India Festival on September 20 and 21, 2025. However, during a recreational diving session, he went into the water without a life jacket, his wife claims he suffered from a seizure attack there and was rushed to the Singapore General Hospital. Despite medical efforts, he passed away at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025. The news devastated fans nationwide. Social media platforms were flooded with tributes as fans and colleagues alike expressed grief over the loss of a man whose soulful songs have provided solace to all.
Zubeen Garg’s final wish was to rest by the Brahmaputra
Earlier this year, in a candid interview with POP Pavelopedia, Zubeen had spoken openly about his last wishes. He shared his dream of living in a modest bungalow near the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre, popularly known as Borphukonar Tilla or Itakhuli Tilla. His words reflected his deep bond with his state, Assam, and the Brahmaputra, a river that has been a lifeline for the people of the state. Zubeen could be quoted as saying:
“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 a Rambo.’
Zubeen Garg leaves behind a legacy that his fans will cherish
While Zubeen’s music earned him fame, his philanthropic efforts made a special place for him as people’s icon. Through his charity, the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation, he contributed generously to social causes, like flood relief to healthcare. During the annual floods in Assam, he often urged people to donate clothing, medicines, and funds for affected families. He even participated in charity football matches to raise money for relief efforts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he selflessly offered his two-storey residence in Guwahati to be converted into a COVID Care Centre when hospitals struggled with bed shortages.
Zubeen Garg’s funeral to be held on Sunday
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, confirmed that Zubeen’s post-mortem had been completed in Singapore. His mortal remains have been handed over to the team, and the Chief Minister announced he would personally travel to Delhi to receive the body before bringing it home to Guwahati.
The funeral is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, and it is expected that thousands of his fans will gather to pay their last respects to the cultural legend. Zubeen Garg’s legacy will forever live in the hearts of millions. His songs, his activism, and his bond with Assam will always be cherished by his fans and audience. And as per his last wish, the mighty Brahmaputra may soon embrace him, symbolising his eternal connection to the land he loved most.
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