Who is Arun Garg? The young man who lit Zubeen’s funeral pyre alongside sister Palmee

As Assam bid a tearful farewell to its beloved singer Zubeen Garg, the spotlight fell on Arun Garg, the young man who helped light the funeral pyre alongside Zubeen’s sister Palmee Borthakur and family friend Rahul Gautam Sharma.

Arun’s journey is as heartwarming as it is inspiring. Originally Arun Sachani, hailing from the Tea Tribe community in Doulbagan, Sivasagar, he idolised Zubeen from childhood. Fate brought him to Guwahati, where he became part of Zubeen’s household at Kahilipara, forming a bond that transcended mere friendship.

Over the years, Arun grew close to Zubeen and his wife Garima, earning a place within their family circle. In a gesture that reflected the singer’s boundless generosity and warmth, Zubeen gave Arun his surname, transforming him from Arun Sachani into Arun