Published on : 19 Nov 2025, 4:35 am

Kolkata: The Assamese community in Kolkata came together on November 18 to pay an emotional tribute to the late music icon Zubeen Garg, marking his first birthday since his passing. The event, titled ‘Jonak Gala Jaror Nisa’, was organised by the Kolkata Assamese Cultural Association at Assam Bhawan in Salt Lake.

The evening began with a candle-lighting ceremony led by Tapas Dev, Resident Commissioner of Assam Bhawan, and Hiten Hatkhola, Working President of the Association. Many attendees were seen in an overwhelming state while remembering the spirit of the beloved singer, whose influence transcended linguistic and regional boundaries.

Zubeen Garg, cherished not only by Assamese audiences but also by Bengali music lovers, was honored through a m

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