Singer Zubeen Garg passed away today (19th September) in Singapore. He is survived by his wife. Zubeen shot to fame with the Ya Ali song from Gangster. He was only 52 years old.
Zubeen, who lived in Guwahati, had also produced and directed Assamese films Mission China and Kanchanjunga, in both of which he played the lead role. Roi Roi Binalay (Assamese), starring Zubeen and co-produced by him, is slated for release on 31st October. Zubeen was instrumental in giving a boost to Assamese cinema because both his films were blockbusters. He was the first person to release his Mission China outside Assam too.
Although rumours have it that Zubeen died in a scuba diving accident, the same has not been officially confirmed.
The scene outside Zubeen’s home in Guwahati today was to be seen to be believed. Thousands thronged to his house on hearing the sad news even though his body is yet to arrive from Singapore. Some cinema halls in Assam suspended their shows today as a mark of respect.
