Zubeen Garg, Assamese Singer, Dies At 52, After Falling Into Sea During Scuba Diving Mishap

Famous Assamese singer, Zubeen Garg is no more. His death comes as a shock to the entire nation and to his many lovers and fans. The 52-year-old singer was known for his melodious voice and his iconic contribution to Assamese music. He was in Singapore, where he had to attend the Northeast Festival, and his performance was scheduled on September 19, 2025.

Zubeen Garg passed away in a fatal scuba diving mishap

Zubeen was in Singapore, where he was scuba diving. However, the sport which he was doing for fun turned into a cause of death. Zubin fell into the sea as he made a dive. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors tried their best to save him. Despite all the efforts to revive him, he passed away.

Zubeen's untimely demise in a fatal paragliding accident marks the end of a beautiful musical era. His songs portrayed the cultural landscape of the Northeast. For many, his songs were an ode to their roots and identity. Ever since the news of his death surfaced, fans, fellow artists and people around the world touched by his music are paying their tribute. 

More about Zubeen Garg

Zubeen Garg started singing at the young age of three. His first album, Anamika, was released in 1992. Soon, his Assamese albums such as Maya, Zubeenor Gaan, Xabda, Pakhi, Shishu, and Jantra became a rage among people of all ages. He has also sung in Hindi films such as Dil Se, Vaastav, Fiza, Asoka, Kaante, Gangster, Krissh 3, and more. It is worth mentioning that it was his song Ya Ali from Gangster which made him a nationwide love. 

Talking about his personal life, he has been in many relationships while he was travelling. However, he met his wife, Garima Saikia Garg throught a letter, which she wrote to him after listening to his Assamese albums, Anamika and Maya. Soon, destiny played its game and Zubeen replied to Garima's letter. At that, she was studying in Bombay and she was feeling homesick, when Zubeen entered his life. They started dating and later, Zubeen proposed to her. However, Garima's father wasn't ready to accept their union.

However, soon their relationship also got tested, as Garima found it difficult to deal with Zubin's behaviour and decided to break up. The parting of love impacted Zubeen; he went into depression. But Garima wasn't able to stay away from Zubeen for long and they united and on February 2002, they got married. It is worth mentioning that Garima Saika Garg is a professionally acclaimed fashion designer.

Earlier, in May 2025, Zubeen was hospitalised after he experienced chest pain and nausea during the premiere of an Assamese film, Bhaimon Da, in Guwahati. Later, it was reported that Zubeen had a serious gastric issue, and it was identified as the cause of his discomfort. No one had thought that the same year, Zubeen would pass away during a fatal paragliding mishap.

We wish strength for Zubeen's family in these testing times.

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