Zubeen Garg was not an ordinary man. He was the heartbeat of Assam. To millions, he was more than a singer and performer — he was family. A state’s beloved son, brother, father, and star — we called him Zubeen da (Brother Zubeen).

India may remember him for ‘Ya Ali’, but in Assam, he was a composer, lyricist, poet, filmmaker, activist, and a person people could rely on. If someone was in trouble, Zubeen da was there to help. Even as life brought him tragedies, he supported those around him.

His music reflected that spirit. Songs like ‘Jontro’, ‘Pakhi Pakhi Ai Mon’, ‘Anamika’, ‘Mayabini’ and many more became part of our collective memory. After his passing, Assam changed. The streets were filled with people. People came from across the state, from towns and villages and from outside Assam

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