Zubeen Garg, the renowned Assamese singer and actor, tragically lost his life in a freak scuba diving accident in Singapore. He was rushed to Singapore General Hospital but was declared dead before reaching the facility.
The 52-year-old artist was in Singapore to participate in the North East India Festival, where he was scheduled to perform on September 20 and 21. Known for his versatile singing across Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi films, Zubeen Garg had made significant contributions to music and cinema.
According to sources from a news agency, “He was rushed to Singapore General Hospital, but had already lost his life before reaching there. Crew members attempted CPR at the scene, but their efforts failed. At 5:14 PM Singapore time, doctors at the hospital declared him dead. His body will now be sent for an autopsy.”
The Chief Minister of Assam and the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, have been informed of the unfortunate incident. Reports confirm that if not today, Zubeen Garg’s body will be brought back to Assam by tomorrow.
Popular Projects in Bollywood and Regional Cinema
Zubeen Garg rose to fame with the song Ya Ali from the Bollywood film Gangster, starring Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut. He followed it with several hits, including Dil Tu Hi Bataa from Krrish 3.
Besides his singing career, Zubeen acted in and directed several films. His notable superhits include Kanchanjunga, Mission China, Dinabandhu, and Mon Jai.
Reactions from Industry Colleagues
The sudden and shocking news of Zubeen Garg’s death has deeply affected many celebrities and fans alike. Prominent industry figures expressed their grief and condolences on social media:
- Adil Hussain wrote on X, “Devastated and shocked by the news of Zubeen Garg’s sudden death in an accident in Singapore. I am so very sad… His contribution to Assamese music and culture is extraordinary…”
- Pritam shared, “Zubeen Garg losing his life in an accident is just the most terrible and saddest news. Still trying to come to terms with it. My deepest condolences to Garima and his family. Om Shanti.”
- Armaan Malik tweeted, “I am devastated and in disbelief. May his soul rest in peace.. #ZubeenGarg.”
- Vishal Dadlani expressed, “I can’t believe this. My brain is in shock, my heart is shattered! #ZubeenGarg has left a void I don’t think anyone else can ever fill. He was a true megastar, a man of his people, a true lover of Assam, loved by fans to a level where their pain today is just unimaginable. My deepest condolences to his family and to everyone who was touched by this larger-than-life legend. If anyone really LIVED Rock and Roll, it was Zubeen.”
Fans and colleagues across the industry mourn the untimely demise of Zubeen Garg, whose legacy in music and film continues to inspire millions.
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