Assam said a final farewell to its beloved singer Zubeen Garg. His funeral took place at Kamarkuchi NC village in Assam's Kamrup district near Guwahati.
The singer's journey to the cremation ground began from the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, where his body was kept for public tributes. It was then taken to the Guwahati Medical College for a fresh post-mortem this morning. His body was taken to the sports complex, and then to the crematorium, where Zubeen's last rites took place.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that the state government will build two memorials in his honour.
The Assam government will oversee the immersion of Zubeen Garg's ashes and the 13th-day rituals in Jorhat, where his family will be present.
Zubeen died in Singapore on September 19 due to drowning, after he went swimming without a life jacket, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Here are the highlights:
"Beloved Zubeen Shall Remain Eternal," Posts Assam Government
The official handle of the Assam Government posted on X, "On the eternal journey of the people’s beloved artist Zubeen Garg, the eternal rhythm of our land, Government of Assam offers deepest homage with profound grief. Beloved Zubeen Garg shall remain eternal - his immortal voice will forever echo in the hearts and souls of Assam..."
"ধুমুহাৰ সতে মোৰ
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) September 23, 2025
বহুযুগৰে নাচোন..."
On the eternal journey of the people’s beloved artist Zubeen Garg, the eternal rhythm of our land, Government of Assam offers deepest homage with profound grief 🙏#BelovedZubeen Garg shall remain eternal - his immortal voice will forever… pic.twitter.com/BMU4lEsLSv
Zubeen Was A Cultural Icon
Known as the cultural icon of Assam, Zubeen Garg was not just a singer but also a composer, music director, actor, and filmmaker. With a career spanning over three decades, he lent his voice to thousands of songs in Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, and several other Indian languages. Garg was a multi-instrumentalist and played 12 instruments, including anandalahari, dhol, dotara, drums, guitar, harmonica, harmonium, mandolin, keyboard, tabla, and various percussion instruments.
Assam Minister Ashok Singhal Pays His Tribute To Zubeen Garg
Assam minister Ashok Singhal took to social media to pay his tribute to Zubeen Garg, "An artist whose heart is as vast as the ocean, cherished by countless devoted fans, this boundless love, this deep, abiding emotion... Our Zubeen."
An artist whose heart is as vast as the ocean, cherished by countless devoted fans, this boundless love, this deep, abiding emotion…
— Ashok Singhal (@TheAshokSinghal) September 23, 2025
Our Zubeen 🙏 #BelovedZubeen pic.twitter.com/mpqUpWgi8p
"Zubeen Garg's Death Was A Shock To Me": Sajid Khan Of Composer Duo Sajid-Wajid
Sajid Khan, one half of the music composer duo Sajid-Wajid, told NDTV that he is yet to come to terms with Zubeen Garg's death.
Watch #BreakingGround with @vedikas | "Shock for me" : Music composer Sajid-Wajid remember Zubeen Garg#ZubeenGarg pic.twitter.com/7tUN54vviX
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 23, 2025
Zubeen Garg's Last Rites Performed By Younger Sister, Brother
Zubeen Garg's younger sister, Pami Borthakur, and Rahul Gautam Sharma, whom the singer considered his younger brother, performed his last rites at the crematorium in Kamarkuchi in Assam's Kamrup district.
"From Now On, Zubeen Will Live In Assam's Soul," Posts Assam CM
"The last time that I got to see #BelovedZubeen. From now on he will live in Assam’s soul, mind and hearts...," posted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media.
The last time that I got to see #BelovedZubeen. From now on he will live in Assam’s soul , mind and hearts... pic.twitter.com/uRIExoGO7e
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 23, 2025
Chants Of 'Jai Zubeen Da' Fill The Air
Several fans and followers of Zubeen Garg break out into chants of 'Jai Zubeen Da' and 'Zubeen Da Zindabad'. A section of admirers continues to sing Zubeen Garg's song Mayabini even after the speakers stop playing the track.
Watch #BreakingGround with @vedikas | Several fans and followers of Zubeen Garg break out into chants of 'Jai Zubeen Da' and 'Zubeen Da Zindabad'@RatnadipC #ZubeenGarg pic.twitter.com/mp9cotLp4J
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 23, 2025
Zubeen Garg's Popular Assamese Song Mayabini Plays At Funeral
Zubeen Garg's iconic Assamese song Mayabini Ratir Bukut plays in the background at the funeral, with hundreds of his emotional fans singing along.
Watch #BreakingGround with @vedikas | Zubeen Garg's Popular Assamese Song Mayabini Plays At Funeral#ZubeenGarg pic.twitter.com/0cm6DbkoAc
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 23, 2025
Emotional Photos Of Zubeen Garg's Wife With His Coffin
Emotional photos of Zubeen Garg's wife Garima Saikia Garg with her husband's coffin, bidding goodbye.
Zubeen Garg's Funeral Pyre Lit
Zubeen Garg's funeral pyre is lit, marking the beginning of the last rites.
"Zubeen Wore Different Coloured Shoes On Two Feet": Plabita Borthakur To NDTV
Actor Plabita Borthakur told NDTV, "Zubeen Garg wore different coloured shoes on two feet. I remember him as a sweet guy with a good sense of his humour whose music was something else".
Watch #BreakingGround with @vedikas | "He was Assam's spirit": Actor Plabita Borthakur (@PlabitaB) remembers Zubeen Garg#NDTVExclusive #ZubeenGarg pic.twitter.com/kMMNUuWWsn
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 23, 2025
Zubeen Garg's Wife At Crematorium
Zubeen Garg's wife Garima Saikia Garg at the crematorium.
"This One Picture Defines The Life And Times Of Zubeen"
"This one picture defines the life and times of Zubeen- one where he earned the affection and love of every community in Assam and lived by this philosophy till the very end," posted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
This one picture defines the life and times of Zubeen- one where he earned the affection and love of every community in Assam and lived by this philosophy till the very end. pic.twitter.com/n4tQ6HS7FQ
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 23, 2025
Zubeen Garg Given 21-Gun Salute Honour During Last Rites
Zubeen Garg was honoured with a 21-gun salute honour, before priests perform his final rites.
Farewell, Zubeen | Gun salute given to singer Zubeen Garg at a crematorium in Kamarkuchi NC village pic.twitter.com/S3vGkNnqqy
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 23, 2025
Singer Papon At Zubeen Garg's Funeral
Singer Papon attends friend Zubeen Garg's funeral.
"Loved Zubeen Garg's Sense Of Dressing": Usha Uthup To NDTV
Veteran singer Usha Uthup remembers Zubeen Garg. She told NDTV, "I loved his sense of dressing... He didn't care. He was once late to a tribute show for Bhupen Hazarika and he apologised to me".
Watch #BreakingGround with @vedikas | "Besides being a great singer and a prolific writer, he was a lovely person" : Singer Usha Uthup remembers Zubeen Garg #ZubeenGarg #NDTVExclusive pic.twitter.com/ft9mxsrXTA
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 23, 2025
Zubeen Garg's Wife Bids Goodbye To Her Husband
Zubeen Garg's wife Garima Saikia Garg pays her last respects to her husband. The couple got married on February 4, 2002.
"Zubeen Garg Was A Genius, Ruled Hearts Of Many": Udit Narayan To NDTV
Veteran singer Udit Narayan, who often performed stage shows in Assam with Zubeen Garg, remembered the late musician as a "genuine artiste and person".
"He was very popular. He was a lovely human being. He ruled the hearts of so many people. He was also a genius, singing in 40 languages is not a joke. His journey was amazing. Jitni taareef ki jaaye kam hai. He shouldn't have gone at such a young age," Udit Narayan told NDTV.
"Wish Bollywood Would Have Embraced Zubeen Garg More": Shibani Kashyap To NDTV
Singer Shibani Kashyap spoke to NDTV remembering Zubeen Garg, "He was proud of the region he came from, Assam. He was proud of his music and roots... I wish Bollywood had embraced him and his voice more. His was a unique, intense, and expressive voice."
Zubeen Garg Funeral | Assam Bids Final Farewell To Its Beloved Zubeen Da
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 23, 2025
https://t.co/1aKdxPGBpR
Assam Chief Minister Pays Last Respects To Zubeen Garg
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pays his last respects to Zubeen Garg with folded hands. 
Zubeen Garg's Coffin Reaches Crematorium
The coffin carrying Zubeen Garg's body has been placed at the cremation site to allow people to pay their last respects to the singer before the funeral begins at Kamarkuchi NC village in Assam's Kamrup district near Guwahati.
Ambulance Carrying Zubeen Garg's Body Arrives At Crematorium In Kamarkuchi
The ambulance, carrying Zubeen's body, has arrived at the cremation ground in Kamarkuchi NC village in Kamrup, Assam.
Zubeen Garg Once Called Ya Ali "A Benchmark"
In an interview, Zubeen Garg once spoke about why he and composer Pritam hadn't delivered another Ya Ali.
"Because such songs happen once in 10 years.. sometimes once in a lifetime.. it's a benchmark for us," the singer had said. Read more here.
"Zubeen Garg Will Always Be Alive In Our Hearts": Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has reached the crematorium at Kamarkuchi NC village to attend Zubeen Garg's last rites, shared a post on X remembering the singer.
"The final goodbye to the legend, #BelovedZubeen. You will always be alive in our hearts and thoughts," Sarma wrote, as he posted a live streaming link to Zubeen's funeral.
The final goodbye to the legend, #BelovedZubeen.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 23, 2025
You will always be alive in our hearts and thoughts. https://t.co/FRYccUh3cy
"Can't Describe Our Love For Zubeen": Fans To NDTV
"Cannot accept that he is no longer there" : Fans speak to NDTV's @MickyGupta84, remember singer Zubeen Garg pic.twitter.com/IR5tfTLHkn
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 23, 2025
Priests Start Chanting Mantras Ahead Of Zubeen's Funeral
Priests have started chanting mantras ahead of the funeral at the crematorium. Thousands started gathering at the site as early as 4 am to attend Zubeen's last rites. Many are still arriving at the crematorium on a scorching morning with umbrellas and gamosas, a traditional, handwoven textile which is the cultural insignia of Assam.
Thousands Of Zubeen's Fans Hit The Road To Bid The Singer Adieu
An ambulance, carrying Zubeen's body, bedecked with flowers is wading through a sea of fans to who have gathered on the road to bid the superstar singer an emotional goodbye for one last time. A massive bike rally of his supporters is also following the ambulance. The last rites will be performed at a cremation ground in Kamarkuchi NC village in Kamrup, Assam.
Zubeen's Final Journey Begins
A convoy carrying Zubeen's body is on the way to the crematorium in Kamarkuchi NC village from Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, where his body was taken after the second post-mortem was completed.
Zubeen Garg Rose To National Fame With The Hit Song Ya Ali
Zubeen was pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at B Borooah College in Guwahati before he dropped out to pursue music full-time. He made his music debut with the Assamese album Anamika in 1992.
Already a renowned cultural figure in Assam, Zubeen shot to nationwide prominence after his song Ya Ali from the 2006 film Gangster became a runaway hit. The singer also had a special appearance in Gangster, as the singer who performs Ya Ali at a crucial juncture in the movie, directed by Anurag Basu.
Arrangements To Screen Zubeen's Last Rites At Public Venues
Arrangements are being made to screen the last rites at public venues so people can pay tribute collectively. To ensure smooth proceedings, the highway up to Jorhat has been temporarily closed to traffic.
People In Huge Numbers Gathered At Kamarkuchi Cremation Site For Zubeen's Funeral
A sea of people gathered at the crematorium in Kamarkuchi NC village to attend Zubeen's last rites.
📍Kamrup, Assam | #Watch: People in huge numbers gathered at the crematorium in Kamarkuchi NC village, to attend the last rites of Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 23, 2025
📹: ANI/X pic.twitter.com/mnaklX9Q2y
Zubeen's Body Being Taken Back To Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex
Zubeen's body is being taken back to the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, from where the singer's final journey to Kamarkuchi NC village is to begin.
Preparations For Zubeen's Last Rites Underway At Kamarkuchi Village
Preparations are underway at the Kamarkuchi NC village in Sonapur in Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan district, where the last rites and cremation of Zubeen will be performed today. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inspected the cremation site. Read more here.
Zubeen To Receive 21-Gun Salute Honour During Last Rites
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is attending the ceremony on behalf of the Central government, alongside representatives from various state governments. Assam Police personnel will carry the singer's coffin from the National Highway near Kamarkuchi in the Kamrup district to the cremation ground, where a 21-gun salute will honour him before priests perform his final rites.
Zubeen's Second Post-Mortem Completed
The second post-mortem of Zubeen's body is complete. The procedure was conducted at Guwahati Medical College following requests from a section of the public.
Private Vehicles Not Permitted In Zubeen's Funeral Procession
A dedicated bus has been arranged to transport family members and close relatives to the cremation site, as private vehicles are not permitted in the procession. Zubeen's wife, Garima Saikia Garg, is to accompany the singer in the ambulance, along with officials from the Assam government.
Schools, Colleges In Kamrup Closed Today
All schools, colleges, and universities across the state, along with government offices in Kamrup (Metro) district, are closed today to allow citizens to pay their last respects to the singer.
Second Post-Mortem Of Zubeen's Body Underway
During a press conference on September 22, the Assam Chief Minister announced that the second post-mortem of Zubeen's body will be conducted at Guwahati Medical College following requests from a section of the public. The second post-mortem is underway.
