Even generations later, his music echoes through the lawns of Delhi University. A man of cultural charisma, he embodied the magnitude of what it means to possess an extraordinary talent.
With an illustrious career spanning over 35,000 songs in more than 40 languages, cultural icon Zubeen Garg was laid to rest with state honours in Kamarkuchi village, around 20 kilometres from Guwahati, Assam. Nearly 2,000 kilometres away, his legacy resonated across Delhi University’s Arts Faculty, where students fondly revisited songs like “Ya Ali” and “Hori Naam.” The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) organised a solidarity gathering to remember him. Garg passed away from a fatal heart attack in Singapore, where he had travelled to perform at a live concert.
On the call of SFI DU, students and fans gathered at the Arts Faculty to pay homage to the legendary Zubeen Garg. We remember him fondly.
Posted by SFI DU Speaks, along with a few videos of people singing and enjoying his songs. In a similar chain of events, the Deshbandhu North-Eastern Student Society also paid homage to the singer.
“Yesterday, Deshbandhu College, in collaboration with the Northeast Students’ Society of Deshbandhu College, paid heartfelt tribute to the legendary singer Zubeen Garg. With a remarkable legacy of nearly 38,000 songs across 40 languages and dialects and contributions to many films, Zubeen Garg was not just a musical icon but a symbol of Assamese pride and culture. Admired across India and among Bollywood singers, he was more than a gifted artist; he was a compassionate human being who championed social causes, stood for humanity and animal welfare, and touched countless lives through his generosity. In this moment of profound loss, Deshbandhu College stood in solidarity with the people of Assam and the Northeast, offering an official homage by playing his iconic song “Mayabini”, honouring Zubeen Garg’s own wish that it be played upon his passing.”
Assam CM Himanta Biswa confirmed that Garg’s body went through a second autopsy to rule out any possibility of foul play in his death. State mourning is being observed in Assam, marking the significant impact he has left on music.
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