Last rites and cremation of Zubeen Garg took place today at the Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur. With full state honours, the late singer was laid to rest on a 10-bigha plot beside the National Highway.
Wife and fashion designer Garima Saikia Garg was seen breaking down at the funeral as she paid her last respects.
Popular singer Zubeen Garg, best known for songs like Ya Ali, died in Singapore on September 19, 2025. He was 52 and was in Singapore to participate in the North East India Festival last week. On Sunday, his mortal remains were flown from Delhi to Guwahati, where thousands of grieving fans gathered to pay their last respects.
Garima's Video Message
In a viral video, Garima was seen crying inconsolably when she received Zubeen's body at Guwahati airport. In a previous video shared on Zubeen's official Instagram handle, Garima addressed fans in Assamese and urged them, with folded hands, to maintain peace during her husband's final journey.
Multiple FIRs have been filed against Syamkanu Mahanta, the chief organiser of the North East India Festival, and Sidharth Sarma, Zubeen's manager, in connection with the singer's sudden death.
In her video, Garima also asked fans to allow Siddhartha Sharma to participate in Zubeen's last rites.
Thanking them for their support, she said, "I'm asking everyone to come together-Zubeen is finally coming home. When he was with us, you all showered him with love and blessings, and Zubeen always gave that love back. I hope his final rites are peaceful. The police and state authorities are fully supporting us during this time."
Reacting to the FIRs filed against Zubeen's manager, Siddhartha Sharma, she added, "Siddharth, who has been like a brother to him from the start, will be coming along as well. You all remember that in 2020, when Zubeen had that severe seizure, we had to take him to Mumbai for further treatment. During the lockdown, when everything was closed, Siddharth made sure we had food and supplies, and even brought Zubeen back from Mumbai by bus."
"Whenever anyone criticised Siddharth, Zubeen always stood by him. I ask that you allow Siddharth to be part of Zubeen's final journey. Please, I urge everyone to put aside any negative feelings toward Siddharth. Tomorrow, I'll need my people around me, and I need Siddharth's support-without him, I won't be able to handle everything," she said.
Zubeen Garg's Funeral
Several fans in Guwahati lit candles in the singer's memory. The Assam government announced that Zubeen's mortal remains would be kept at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Sarusajai, Guwahati, on Sunday, September 21, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, for fans and well-wishers to pay their last respects.
of legendary singer Zubeen Garg has been completed at the Guwahati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH).
People in large numbers have started gathering at the site to bid a final goodbye to the beloved singer.
In a statement, the government said, "The Government of Assam, with deep sorrow, informs that the mortal remains of Shri Zubeen Garg-an artist larger than life, a cultural icon, filmmaker, and the eternal heartthrob of millions-will be kept at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex (Sarusajai Stadium) tomorrow, 21 September, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, for friends, followers, and admirers to pay their last respects. All are requested to extend their cooperation in ensuring that the final journey of Assam's beloved son is conducted with dignity and becomes a farewell to be remembered for all time."
Meanwhile, the Assam government has declared a three-day state mourning. During this period, no official entertainment, ceremonial programmes, or public celebrations will take place.
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