Zubeen Garg

Zubeen Garg
Garg performing in 2025
Garg performing in 2025
Background information
Born(1972-11-18)18 November 1972
Tura, Meghalaya, India
Died19 September 2025(2025-09-19) (aged 52)
Singapore
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • percussionist
  • composer
  • music director
  • music producer
  • lyricist
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • actor
  • film director
  • film producer
  • screenwriter
  • poet
Works
Years active1992–2025
Labels
Spouse
Garima Saikia Garg
​
(m. 2002)​

Zubeen Garg (Assamese pronunciation: [zubin ɡaɹɡ]; 18 November 1972 – 19 September 2025) was an Indian musician, composer, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, actor, director, filmmaker, poet and philanthropist who primarily worked and sang in the Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi-language films and music industries.[1] He also sang in 40 other languages and dialects, including Bishnupriya Manipuri, Adi, Boro, Dimasa, English, Goalpariya, Gujarati, Kannada, Karbi, Malayalam, Marathi, Mising, Rabha, Garo, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Odia, Sadri, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Tiwa and Urdu.[2][3][4]

Garg was a multi-instrumentalist and played many instruments including anandalahari, dhol, dotara, drums, guitar, harmonica, harmonium, mandolin, keyboard, tabla, and various percussion instruments.[5] He was regarded as one of the most influential musicians in Assam, and was reportedly the highest-paid singer in Assam.[6][7] Over a career spanning 33 years, he recorded over 40,000 songs.[a]

Early life and family

Garg was born on 18 November 1972,[13][14] into an Assamese Brahmin family in Tura, Meghalaya, to Mohini Mohon Borthakur and Ily Borthakur.[15][16][17][18][19] His first name was chosen in homage to Zubin Mehta.[20] His last name was initially given "Borthakur" but later instead of continuing with his parental surname Borthakur, he chose "Garg", the title of his Brahmin gotra.[21]

Garg's father was a magistrate, and is also known as a lyricist and poet under the pen name Kapil Thakur.[22] As a son of an Assam Civil Service officer, his father was frequently transferred, due to which he spent parts of his childhood moving with the family.[22] His mother, Ily Borthakur, was a singer.[22][23] His sister Jonkie Borthakur, who was a singer and actress, died in a car accident in February 2002 in Sonitpur district while travelling to perform a stage show along with her co-artists. He had released the album Xixhu in 2002, in memory of Jonkie Borthakur.[24][22] His younger sister Palme Borthakur is the Head of Department and assistant professor of geography at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya and Royal Global University.

Education

Garg pursued his primary education at Carmel School, Jorhat, and later attended Karimganj High School and Bijni Bandhab High School. He passed his matriculation exam (class 10th) from Tamulpur Higher Secondary School, Nalbari in 1989. In the same year, he returned to Bongal Pukhuri, Jorhat, for his higher secondary education in science at the then Jagannath Barooah College, now Jagannath Barooah University.[25][26][27] After that, he went to pursue Bachelor of Science degree in B. Borooah College in 1991 after passing his HS Final Exam, but dropped out to concentrate on his singing career.[28][29]

Introduction to music

Garg started to sing from the age of three.[30] His first guru was his mother from whom he learnt to sing and he learnt playing the tabla from Pandit Robin Banerjee for 11 years.[23] Guru Ramani Rai introduced him to Assamese folk music.[31] Garg had been composing songs since his school days.[citation needed]

Singing career

Beginning of singing career (1992–1995)

Garg made his debut in 1992 with his Assamese solo album, Anamika under the record label NK Production. In the same year, he had won a gold medal for his western solo performance in a youth festival.[32][33][34][22] His first recorded songs were "Tumi Janu Pariba Hun"[35] and "Tumi Junaki Hubakh"[36] for the album Ritu, but it was not released until 1993. He released many other albums such as Xopunor Xur (1992), Junaki Mon (1993), Maya (1994), Asha (1995) and more.[37][38][39][40] Before he moved to Mumbai in 1995, he released his first Bihu album Ujan Piriti which was a commercial success.[41]

Bollywood singing career (1995–2024)

In the mid-1990s, Garg moved to Mumbai to work in the Bollywood music industry where he debuted his first Indipop solo album Chandni Raat.[42] Later, he recorded Hindi albums and remixes including Chanda (1996), Shradhaanjali Vol. 1 (1996), Shradhaanjali Vol. 2 and 3 (1997), Jalwa (1998), Yuhi Kabhi (1998), Jadoo (1999), Sparsh (2000), and others.[43]

He sang for films including Gaddaar (1995), Dil Se (1998), Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998), Fiza (2000), Kaante (2002).[44] In 2003, he sang "Sapne Saare" and "Khwabon Ki" from the movie Mudda-The Issue, "Maango Agar Dil Se Toh Khuda" from the movie Chupke Se, "Holi Re" from the movie Mumbai se Aiya Mera Dost and "Jo Pyar Tumne" from the movie Jaal: The Trap.[45]

Garg got his biggest breakthrough in Bollywood from the movie Gangster where he sang the song "Ya Ali".[46] The song won him the best playback singer Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA) in 2006.[47][48] His next Hindi album Zindagi was released in 2007.[49]

In 2007, he collaborated with Ustad Sultan Khan to sing "Jag Lal Lal Lal" for the movie Big Brother.[50]

Bengali singing career (1997–2025)

Apart from singing in the Bollywood and Assamese film and music industries, he debuted in the Bengali music industry in 2003 where he sang two songs in the movie Mon. In the next year, he sang three songs in the movie Shudhu Tumi and was the film's music director. In 2005 he sang "O Bondhure" and "Lagena Bhalo" in the film Premi.[51][52] In 2008, he recorded several Bengali songs like "Mon mane Na" from the movie Mon Mane Na, "Piya re Piya re" from the movie Chirodini Tumi je Amaar, and "Mon Jete Chay Shudhu" from the movie Love story.

Acting career

Apart from singing, Garg also made his debut as an actor and director for the film Tumi Mor Matho Mor, which was released in early 2000 under NK Production. He acted some films like Prem Aru Prem (2002), Dinabandhu (2004), Mon Jaai (2008), Bhal Pabo Najanilu (2013), Gaane Ki Aane (2016), Mission China (2017), Priyaar Priyo (2017), The Underworld (2018), Kanchanjangha (2019), Rajneeti (2022), Dr. Bezbaruah 2 (2023), Roi Roi Binale (2025) and more.[53]

Artistry

Musical styles

Garg's music has been described as soulful, rooted in folk rather than classical traditions. His work spanned genres from folk to pop, often intertwined with Sufi tunes.[54] His early musical style was marked by a fusion of rock, Indian classical music, and Assamese folk elements that helped broaden the Assamese music, parallelling the Sufi trend that emerged in Bollywood during the early 2000s.[22][55] Since the release of his breakthrough album Anamika in 1992, he was recognised as a trendsetter in Assam for blending Western and regional influences while also contributing to the revival of traditional Assamese music.[56] Over the years, he has collaborated with nearly 250 tribal communities across Assam learning and preserving more than five thousand traditional folk songs.[55] He has often described himself primarily as a folk singer.[30]

A multilingual vocalist, Garg recorded in Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, and several tribal dialects of Northeast India. His musical versatility was reflected in his ability to perform a wide range of styles from romantic and devotional to Bihu-tuned and modern songs. He has sung many Bihu songs, Borgeet, lukogeets, tribal folk songs like oi ni:toms of the Misings, and Zikir (Sufi devotional songs).[57]

Several of Garg's albums, such as Xixhu and Mukti, expressed themes of dissent and opposition toward the socio-political elite. Over time, he faced criticism for what some perceive as moral ambiguity, social irresponsibility, and an excessive inclination toward Western musical styles. In response to debates concerning the definition of folk music in Assam, Garg said, "I made my songs in the way in which I feel comfortable. Art is all about freedom."[22]

Garg gained national recognition in Bollywood with the 2006 song "Ya Ali" from Gangster, composed by Pritam. Despite the song's success, Garg did not fully transition into mainstream Bollywood playback singing. In an interview with PTI, he said:

Bollywood music is changing with a slow pace. No doubt that new genres are coming to play but at the same time we are clinging to the formula of previous hit numbers. Even I was getting typecast after 'Ya Ali' in 2006, so I rejected many offers. I had a bad name in the industry for that. But I don't think about it because I am not in a hurry to take up projects.[58]

Cinematic styles

Beyond music, Garg explored filmmaking as an extension of his artistic vision. He wrote, directed, and starred many Assamese Films. He preferred realism and political themes over conventional song-and-dance narratives. His cinematic themes often centered on Assamese identity, youth idealism, conflict, and social change, consistent with his musical activism.[59] When asked about shifting his focus from music to films—particularly while writing and directing his film Chakra—He explained that he viewed the two art forms as interconnected:

I had been in terms with films since long as my mother, Illy Borthakur, was an Assamese actress, so I think I am quite experienced now to move into films or direct one, also I want to create a different personality of mine; neither as a performer nor as a singer but as an all-rounder.[60]

In another interview, when asked if singers can act, he answered:

Kishore Kumar has shown us that it is possible. I prefer serious roles, though I like to dance in music videos. These days, composers are turning singers. That is a problem for us. None of them can pull it off, except Himesh [Reshammiya].[59]

Influences

Garg grew up listening to his father's collection of old classics, including country, rock, and blues and said he was a fan of ethnic music.[61] He has been inspired by many artists from Assam, Bollywood and beyond. He has mentioned Bhupen Hazarika, Bishnu Prasad Rabha and poet Hiren Bhattacharya as major influences from Assam.[62] He also admired singers like Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Begum Akhtar, and composers S. D. Burman, R. D. Burman, A. R. Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja. Among his western influences, he admired Sting, Pink Floyd, Kenny G and expressed his desire for composing a song for them.[63][64]

Garg had mentioned Charlie Chaplin as one his favourite icons.[65] He once had a tattoo of Chaplin with the phrase "I can fall but never fail"[62]

Public image

Garg was known for his bold and outspoken statements. His remarks on social, religious, and cultural issues drew both support and criticism, often making public remarks on politicians and ministers. On one occasion, he publicly made a humorous statement on chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who had been photographed leaping on stage like him, questioning why Sarma was "imitating" him and said "that's my style, and you can't copy my style" [66] He also spoke openly about alcohol use, once saying that some of his songs were made while he was drunk.[67] Despite advice from well-wishers to avoid making controversial statements, Garg said he could not restrain his opinions. He is known for the phrase "Moi ghenta kaku khatir nokoru, you can't dictate me" (translated as: "I don't give a damn to anyone, you can't dictate me").[68]

Garg was one of the non-political figures in the Anti-CAA protests in Assam. His song “Politics Nokoriba Bandhu” (translated as “Don’t do politics, my friend”) was released as an expression of his disillusionment with the state's corrupt politics. The song was widely adopted as an anthem of dissent during various protests against political corruption.[69][70][71]

Controversies and criticism

In 2015, Garg in a live performance at Khanapara of Guwahati, wielded a gun threatening the audience not to leave otherwise he would shoot them. He said "I'll sing with this gun now. It's not fake, it's real. Don't go away or I'll shoot you." Later police arrived and found that it was a toy gun.[72][73][74]

In 2017, He was sentenced to three months in jail and fined ₹5,000 in connection with a 2013 assault case. The case involved allegations that he had slapped a minor, for smoking in public. The boy was the son of senior advocate Arup Chandra Borbora and grandson of former chief minister of Assam Golap Borbora. Garg was acquitted under Section 341 of the Indian Penal Code but found guilty under Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation). His legal team accepted the judgement and announced plans to appeal before the Sessions Judge Court.[75][76]

In 2018, Garg publicly advised athlete Hima Das to consume beef rather than chicken or pigeon meat, claiming that beef would help her gain greater strength for national and international competitions. He argued that when it comes to sports, factors such as religion, caste, and creed should be put aside in favour of what benefits athletic performance. The statement generated controversy within Assam.[77][78]

In January 2019, a short audio clip circulated on social media in which Garg appeared to use "unparliamentary" language to criticise the posthumous conferral of the Bharat Ratna on Bhupen Hazarika. An FIR was filed at the Lanka Police Station in Hojai district by Satya Ranjan Borah (of the Assam Kisan Morcha, affiliated with the BJP) alleging that the remarks defamed the Bharat Ratna, insulted Hazarika and hurt public sentiment. Garg acknowledged that the voice in the clip was his and published a social media post stating that his objection was not to Bhupen Hazarika personally, but to what he described as the political appropriation and timing of the award.[79]

In 2019, the artist faced a controversy when he said, "I am Brahmin, but I have snapped my lagun (a sacred thread worn by Brahmins) in the movie. I had removed the thread earlier, and still don't wear it. These Brahmins should be killed".[80] But, later he clarified that he did not mean that way. He said- "I told it jokingly, so people have misinterpreted it. I meant that-the system of high caste-low caste should be eliminated. I believe in that concept. In that attempt, the word 'Bamun' was a slip of tongue. Therefore, I apologise in front of Brahmin Society since that was not my intent. I am a brahmin boy too. People have seen-what I have been doing all these years. I have worked for all sections of people." Additionally, Garg said- "I was also exhausted at that time as I was continuously performing for the last 3-4 nights. That might be also a reason. I am sorry. This won't happen in the future.[81]

In April 2024, during Bihu concert, he said to the crowd that Krishna was not a God but a man.[82] He was subsequently banned from Majuli District Satra Mahasabha.[83]

Philanthropy

Garg ran a charity, the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation, which donates money for various causes. He urged people to donate clothes, medicines and contributions when devastating floods hit Assam.[84] He took on the issue over corruption in APSC recruitment in his movie Kanchanjangha.[85][86]

He was a football fan and has played matches to collect funds for flood-affected people.[87]

In May 2021, during a surge in COVID-19 cases, Garg offered his two-storey house in Guwahati to be converted into a COVID Care Centre. This act aimed to address the rising demand for beds for patients at the time.[88]

Personal life

Zubeen with his wife Garima.

Garg met his wife, Garima Saikia, a fashion designer from Golaghat, after she wrote him a letter expressing admiration for his albums Anamika and Maya. They got married on 4 February 2002.[89][90]

He considered himself irreligious and said that he did not have any caste or god.[91][92]

Death

On 19 September 2025, Garg died in Singapore, at the age of 52. He died while swimming in a sea without a life jacket[93][94][95] off the coast of Saint John's Island.[96] He was administered CPR and rushed to Singapore General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead in the intensive care unit around 2:30PM IST.[97][98]

Funeral

The cremation ground, spanning 3.3 acres of government-allotted land in Kamarkuchi, Sonapur NC village near Guwahati, was volunteered by local villagers; it accommodates up to 5,000 mourners. Garg's body lay in state at the Arjuna Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, Guwahati, until the morning of 23 September for the public to pay tributes.[99][100][101]

Garg was cremated with full state honours on 23 September with a 21-gun salute.[102][103]

On 30 September 2025, Garg's ashes were brought to Jorhat for the traditional 13th-day Adyashraddha ceremony on 1 October. It was attended by his family and thousands of fans. The Assam government announced plans to construct a memorial in Jorhat to honour his legacy, in addition to a memorial in Guwahati. The ashes remained at a public venue in Jorhat for a few days, allowing fans and well-wishers to pay their final tributes.[104][105][106]

On 29 October 2025, Garg's ashes were immersed in the Brahmaputra River.[107]

Tributes

Garg's death prompted widespread tributes across India. Many high-profile individuals, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi, and the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, expressed their condolences.[108][109] As a tribute, the Government of Assam declared a three-day state mourning from 20 to 22 September and later it was extended to 23 September to cover the day of his funeral and cremation.[110][111] West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed grief, describing Garg as her "dear brother" and praising his "mellifluous voice and indomitable spirit," adding that his songs will remain "immortal forever."[112]

In addition to political leaders, numerous figures from the Indian film and music industries expressed grief over Garg's death. Fellow Assamese singer Papon described the loss as comparable to losing a brother, calling Garg "the voice of a generation." Music director Pritam Chakraborty, who had collaborated with him on Gangster (2006), stated that he was "shocked and devastated" and conveyed condolences to Garg's family.

Musician A. R. Rahman, veteran singer Hariharan, composer Jeet Ganguly, lyricist Sameer Anjaan, rapper Badshah, pop band A Band of Boys, Viva, singers Alisha Chinai, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Shaan, Amaal Mallik, Debojit Saha, Kalpana Patowary, Neha Bhasin, Raageshwari Loomba Swaroop, Shilpa Rao, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sagarika, Shreya Ghoshal, Tarali Sarma, Vishal Mishra, Vishal Dadlani, and actors Dev, Jatin Bora, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Ravi Sarma also shared tributes on social media, recalling Garg's cross‑genre contributions from Assamese folk to Bollywood.[113][114][115][116] Assamese actor Adil Hussain called the news "shocking and heartbreaking," emphasising Garg's cultural importance in Assamese music and cinema.[116] On 21 September 2025, at the trailer launch of Raghu Dakat, a 30‑second silence was observed at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata in Garg's memory.[117]

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan wrote "A true legend, his voice touched millions, and his music shaped generations."[118][119] Randeep Hooda wrote "Legends never die, they live on through their art."[120][121] MP Kangana Ranaut who debuted in Bollywood with the movie Gangster: A Love Story, for which Garg sang the song "Ya Ali", paid her heartfelt tribute and wrote "#Zubeenda No one like you!"[122][123]

Film critic Utpal Borpujari recalled Garg's benevolence saying "There are countless stories of how he helped those who needed medical treatment and children at orphanages."[124]

Writer and activist Taslima Nasrin posted in social media X saying "Unlike many Bengali artists, he never tried to act like a refined gentleman. He was never arrogant."[125][126]

Alisha Chinai said "He was not politically correct. He hated Bombay, you know, he hated the Bollywood scene. He said what he felt, and that was something I really admired about him. But when I look back, I feel like I wish I had sat and talked to him a little more. He came and he left. He came like the wind and left like the wind."[127]

Garg had expressed in a 2019 concert at B. Borooah College, Guwahati, that his song "Mayabini Raatir Bukut" should be played when he died. Following his death, the song was performed not only at his funeral but also widely across Assam, in homes, and public events, becoming a collective anthem of shraddhanjali (tribute).[128]

Investigation and aftermath

The death certificate issued by the Singapore authorities listed the cause of death as drowning.[129] Several FIRs were filed against his manager and the festival organiser alleging negligence and lack of safety measures, including reports that Garg had declined to wear a life jacket.[130][131] His wife later appealed for withdrawal of cases against his manager.[132] Following public demand, the Assam government ordered a second post-mortem in GMCH with the consent of Garg's family members.[133] The official post-mortem report of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has confirmed that Zubeen Garg's death was "not caused by poisoning."[134]

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the investigation following public demand and Assamese artists' pressure.[135][136][137] The SIT was led by Special DGP IPS M. P. Gupta of CID and was assisted by nine other police officers.[138][139]

Following SIT's assistance, the CID registered a case (Case no 18 of 2025) under Section 61(2), 105, and 106(1) of BNS in connection with the suspicious death of Garg.[140] Raids were carried out at the residences of festival organiser, Shyamkanu Mahanta and Garg's manager, Siddhartha Sharma, during which electronic records and documents were seized.[141][142] The SIT also questioned and detained musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, who had accompanied Garg during the diving trip in Singapore.[143] Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remarked that if the SIT failed to produce conclusive results, the case would be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).[144] Witnessing public anger, the All Assam Lawyers’ Association urged their members not to represent persons accused in the case of the death of Garg.[145][146]

On 1 October 2025, Singaporean authorities provided a copy of the autopsy report of Zubeen was given to the High Commission of India upon its request, as well as a report of their preliminary investigations. The investigations would take about three months before Singapore's State Coroner can determine if a coroner's inquiry is to be held.[147] The Indian SIT team separately detained and arrested Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma on the same day to have their statements recorded.[148]

In connection to Garg's death, the SIT arrested total seven persons including Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, co-singer Amritprabha Mahanta, DSP Sandipan Garg, and Garg's personal security officers (PSO) Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya.[149][150][151]

Shekhar Jyoti Goswami alleged that Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta may have poisoned him. Goswami claimed that Sharma dismissed visible signs such as frothing from Garg's mouth and nose as acid reflux and delayed seeking medical assistance. He also alleged that Sharma had taken control of the yacht from its sailor and was heard saying "Jabo De, Jabo De" (translation: "Let him go, Let him go") as Garg was struggling in the water. Goswami emphasised that Garg was an expert swimmer who had trained both him and Sharma, making accidental drowning highly unlikely.[152][153]

Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma repeatedly stated that "Zubeen Garg Was murdered" was stated that the SIT would submit the chargesheet before 17 December 2025.[154][155][156]

The SIT submitted 3,500 page charge sheet in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Guwahati on 12 December 2025. SIT have charged with murder against accused Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, Amritprava Mahanta, and Shekhar Jyoti Goswami. Sandipan Garg, Nandeswar Bora, and Paresh Baishya were also came under various charges.[157][158]

A coroner's enquiry into his death will open on 14 January 2026.[159][160]

On 14 January 2026, the Straits Times reported that the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASI) David Linn testified on the first day of the coroner's inquiry that Zubeen was intoxicated and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht. He also added that as his friends tried to convince him to swim back to the yacht, Garg suddenly became motionless and began floating face down.[161] Toxicology analysis found a blood alcohol concentration of 333mgs per 100ml of blood which can result in impaired coordination and reflexes.[b][164]

Legacy

Zubeen Garg performing at a concert in 2011

Garg was a regular performer at Bihu functions and other cultural festivals across Assam, often singing not only Assamese songs but also in Hindi, Bengali, and other languages. Internationally, he has represented Assamese and Indian music abroad. Notably, he performed in Trinidad and Tobago, where he sang several of his Hindi and Assamese hits, becoming the first Assamese entertainer to headline a concert there.[165]

Vishal Kalita of Guwahati's Hatigaon has reportedly collected an archive of over 35,000 cassettes and CDs of Garg's recordings.[166][167]

Memorial statue

On 2 December 2022, a 20-foot statue was unveiled by the singer during the Nazirating Tamuli Tourism Festival in Digboi.[168] A Bamboo bridge built across the Na Dihing river by villagers of Tengapani and named after Zubeen Garg was inaugurated by the singer at Tengapani-Thepabari on 29 February 2020.[169][170]

Discography

Main article: Zubeen Garg discography

As a music director

Assamese film

Bengali Film

  • Shudhu Tumi (2004)
  • Mon Niye (2010)
  • Kachhe Achho Tumi (2010)
  • Samsara (2019)

Hindi film

  • Strings – Bound By Faith (2006)
  • Dil Toh Deewana Hai (2016)
  • Homework (2025)

Filmography

As an actor

Films

† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role(s) Language
2000 Tumi Mur Matho Mur Hrishi Assamese
2002 Prem Aru Prem Special appearance in the song "Sokuwe Sokuwe"
2004 Dinabandhu Bipul
2006 Gangster Special appearance in the song "Ya Ali" Hindi
Strings Special appearance in the song "Mantra (Om)"
2007 Big Brother Special appearance in the song "Jag Lal Lal"
2008 Mon Jaai Manab Assamese
2011 Raamdhenu Special appearance in the song "Tupi"
2013 Bhal Pabo Najanilu Indranil
2014 Suma Porokhote Special appearance in the song "Suma Porokhote"
Rodor Sithi
2015 Ahetuk Special appearance in the song "Ahetuk"
2016 Gaane Ki Aane Nilabh Jonak Baruah
Xat Nomboror Xondhanot Sibu
2017 Mission China Colonel Goswami
Tumi Aahibaane Special appearance
Priyaar Priyo Priyobrot Kakoti & Bishnujyoti Bezbaruah
2018 The Underworld Don
2019 Kanchanjangha Anirban
Pratighaat Special appearance in the song "Pratighaat"
2022 Rajneeti – Part 1 Arindam
2023 Dr. Bezbaruah 2 DSP Mahadev Borbarua
2024 Wide Angle
Sikaar [171] Shankar
Abhimannyu Colonel Goswami
2025 Joddha Special appearance in the song "Ei Mayabi Raati"
Roi Roi Binale Raul
Homework †[172] Special appearance in the song "Jantra" Assamese, Hindi

Television

Year Serial(s) Role Language
2010–11 Anuradha[173] Anirudha Assamese

Music videos

Year Song(s) Album(s) Language Music Composer Lyrics Co-actor(s) Note/Ref(s)
1997 "Meghor Boron" Mukti Assamese Zubeen Garg First Assamese Music Video
1998 "Yuhi Kabhi Mila Karo" Yuhi Kabhi Hindi Miko Anant Joshi Bhumika Chawla, Jonkey Borthakur His First Bollywood Music Video
2007 "Zindagi Kahin Gum Hai" Zindagi Hindi Alaap Dudul Saikia Ravi Basnet
"Jia Re Jia Re
"Mukha" Mukha Assamese Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg
"Sweet Love" Rimpi Das
"Baby Buli Lahekoi"
"Sadiya"
"Dusakure Nilare" Rimpi Das
"Pamne Moi Ghurai"
"Aahe Ba Nahe" Diganta Bharati Nishita Goswami
"Tumi Suwa Jetiya" Zubeen Garg Gayatri Mahanta
"Maya Mathu Maya" Rimpi Das
2009 "Rumaal" Rumaal Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg
"Hai Hai Hai Mari Dila"
"Amanikha"
"Tumi Subhash"
"Tumar Mitha Sawoni" Megharanjani Medhi
"Duporot Muhanaat"
2012 "Runjun" Runjun
"Gaan Diyaa" Rock This song is dedicated to Late Hiren Bhattacharya

As a director

Films

† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Language Note
2000 Tumi Mur Mathu Mur Assamese
2017 Mission China
2019 Kanchanjangha

As a producer and screenwriter

Producer

† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Language
2004 Dinabandhu Assamese
2017 Mission China
2019 Kanchanjangha
2025 Roi Roi Binale

Screenwriter

† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Language
2000 Tumi Mur Mathu Mur Assamese
2017 Mission China
2019 Kanchanjangha
2025 Roi Roi Binale

As a judge

Year TV Channel Show(s) Language Notes
2002 Zee TV Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Hindi Guest judge
2004
2007–08 Zee Bangla Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs[174] Bengali
2013 Guest judge
2013–14 Rengoni Moi Zubeen Garg Hobo Bisaru Assamese

Bibliography

He got Seuji-Seuji award for his poetry book in 2017.[175]

Year Book Language
2009 Xabda Anubhuti Assamese
2018 Zubeenor Podyo[176]
2020 Zubeenor Podyo (2nd Edition)

Awards and honours

Best Music Direction Award to Mr. Zubeen Garg for Non-feature Film Echoes Of Silence, at the 55th National Film Awards, 2009.

In 1996, Garg was selected as Best Indian pop album for his album "Chandni Raat" at Channel V Music Awards and Screen Awards which was nominated and lost to Daler Mehndi's album Bolo Ta Ra Ra and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi's album Dole Dole respectively.

In 2011, He was honoured as a guest artist of the year by the Assam Convention, at Oak Brook, Illinois, United States.[177]

On 27 May 2024, He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature degree by the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya.[178][179]

He has also received Best Music Direction Award for Non-feature Film Echoes Of Silence, at the 55th National Film Awards, 2009.[180]

On 9 December 2025, He was posthumously awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degree by Cotton University which was received by his sister, Palme Borthakur.[181]

Year Award Movie/Theatre/Album Category Result
1996 Screen Awards Chandni Raat Best Indian Pop Album Nominated
Channel V Music Awards Nominated
2005 BFJA Awards Shudhu Tumi Best Music Director Won
Prag Cine Awards 2005 Rong Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Chaya Dore Thaka Tumi"[182] Won
2006 Global Indian Film Awards[183] Gangster Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Ya Ali" Won
2007 Filmfare Awards[citation needed] Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Nominated
IIFA Awards[184] Nominated
Stardust Awards[185] New Musical Sensation (Male) – "Ya Ali" Won
Screen Awards[186] Best Male Playback – "Ya Ali" Nominated
2008 Kalakaar Award Zindagi Best Music Album Won
Tumi Won
2009 55th National Film Awards Echoes of Silence National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction Won
2011 Prag Cine Awards 2011 Jetuka Pator Dore Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Puwar Hahit" Nominated
2012 Prag Cine Awards 2012[187][188] Raamdhenu Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Rang Dia Morom" Nominated
2013 Prag Cine Awards 2013 Me and My Sister Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Thunuk Thanak" Nominated
2014 Prag Cine Awards 2014 Shinyor Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Kaalor Aasur" Nominated
2015 Prag Cine Awards 2015 Ahetuk Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Ahetuk" Won
Rodor Sithi Best Music Direction Nominated
2016 Gup-Shup Music Awards Boliya Krishna (Hengool Treatre) Title Song Of The Year – "Boliya Krishna" Won
Gaane Ki Aane Best Music Composer – "Janu Janu" Won
2017 Prag Cine Awards 2017 Best Music Direction Nominated
Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Janu Janu" Nominated
Bhraymaman Mobile Theatre Awards Kohinoor Theater Red FM Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Janam Janam"[189] Won
2018 Prag Cine Awards 2018[190] Mission China Best Actor (Popular) Won
Best Film (Popular) Won
Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Din Jwole Raati Jwole" Nominated
Priyaar Priyo Best Actor Nominated
Bhraymaman Mobile Theatre Awards Abahan Theater Red FM Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Oo Maa"[191] Won
2019 Bhraymaman Mobile Theatre Awards Deuta (Chiranjeeb Theatre) Red FM Best Playback Singer (Male) – "O Deuta"[192] Won
2021 Prag Cine Awards 2021[193] Kanchanjangha Best Film (Popular) Nominated
Best Actor (Popular) Won
Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Panchana" Won
Ratnakar Best Music Director Won
Best Lyrics – "Rati Rati" Nominated
Pratighaat Best Music Director Nominated
Bornodi Bhotiai Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Bornodi Bhotiai" Nominated
2022 Prag Cine Awards 2022[194] The Firing range Best Singer Male (2020) Nominated
Chandrawali Best Singer Male (2021) Nominated
2023 8th Assam State Film Awards[195][196] Kanchanjangha Best Playback Singer (Male) – "Panchana" Won
Rajasthan Film Festival (In other regional films) Dr. Bezbaruah 2 Best Singer Male – "Ki Naam Di Maatim" Nominated
Best Music Director – "Ki Naam Di Maatim" Nominated
Best Supporting Character Won
2024 Filmfare Awards Assamese[197] The Slam Book Best Music Album Won
2025 Bhupen Hazarika Award Conferred by Beltola Bohagi Utsav Committee. Presented by Kavita Baruah, younger sister of Bhupen Hazarika. Lifetime Achievement Award[198][199] Conferred

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ Credited to multiple sources which claim he recorded over 38,000 or 40,000 songs.[8][9][10][11][12]
  2. ^ For comparison, Singapore's legal drink driving limit is 80 milligrams per 100ml of blood.[162][163]

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