The Indian music community is mourning the sudden death of Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Colleagues and fellow musicians have expressed their deep sorrow over the passing of one of the most cherished voices of his generation. The industry is in shock following the news of Garg’s untimely demise.
Industry Mourns Zubeen Garg’s Death
Zubeen Garg, aged 52, tragically died in Singapore on Friday after sustaining injuries during a scuba-diving accident. He was immediately rushed to a hospital and admitted to the intensive care unit, but despite medical efforts, he could not be saved.
Papon
Popular Assamese singer and composer Papon shared his grief on Instagram, writing, “This is so shocking! The voice of a generation! Gone too soon. At a loss of words! Lost a friend. Lost a brother. A big void. Praying for a peaceful journey of his soul,” alongside a photo of Zubeen.
Pritam
Music composer Pritam, who collaborated with Zubeen on the song Ya Ali from the film Gangster, stated his publicist: “Zubeen Garg, losing his life in an accident is just the most terrible and saddest news. Still trying to come to terms with it. My deepest condolences to Garima and his family. Om Shanti.”
Zubeen losing his life in an accident is just the most terrible and saddest news.
— Pritam (@ipritamofficial) September 19, 2025
I'm still trying to come to terms with it…
My deepest condolences to Garima and his family. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/XsZVKEbNkr
Armaan Malik
Malik tweeted, “I am devastated and in disbelief. May his soul rest in peace.. #ZubeenGarg.”
I am devastated and in disbelief. May his soul rest in peace.. #ZubeenGarg
— ARMAAN ✦ (@ArmaanMalik22) September 19, 2025
His Instagram story read, “Doesn’t feel real. Devasted. Such a big loss to out music world. May Zubeen da’s soul rest in peace.”
Armaan Malik’s story
Jubin Nautiyal
Fellow singer Jubin Nautiyal posted a photo of Zubeen and paid tribute to his legacy. He wrote, “Zubeen Garg ~ ( 18.11.1972 – 19. 09. 2025 ) Your music will echo in our hearts forever, A true talent gone too soon. Rest in peace. Condolences to the family. Shiv shiv shiv.”
Badshah
Rapper-singer Badshah posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Never met him. Heard his songs. Heard his stories. Never knew it would hurt so much. Rest in peace. ZubeenDa.”
Never met him
— BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) September 19, 2025
Heard his songs
Heard his stories
Never knew it would hurt so much
Rest in peace
ZubeenDa
Vishal Mishra
Vishal Mishra also paid tribute by sharing an old photo of Garg on Instagram, captioning, “Zubeen Da, like everyone else, I loved your voice & connected to it so much! Left us all too soon.”
#ZubeenGarg 🙏🏽 Om Shanti 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/xDYSBRKaDb
— Vishal Mishra (@VishalMMishra) September 19, 2025
Adil Hussain
Hussain shared, “I am devastated and shocked by the news of Garg’s sudden death. I am so very sad… His contribution to Assamese music and culture is extraordinary… He will live amongst us through his songs… Dear Zubeen, I remember you with lots of love and fondness. May his singing soul rest in peace and God bless his soul… Good bye Zubeen… Until we meet again on the other side… Keep singing with your beautiful voice and make God happy.”
Devastated and shocked by the news of Zubeen Garg's sudden death in an accident in Singapore. I am so very sad… His contribution to Assamese music and culture is extraordinary… He will live amongst us through his songs… Dear Zubeen I remember you with lots love and…
— Adil hussain (@_AdilHussain) September 19, 2025
What Happened To Zubeen Garg?
Zubeen Garg’s death followed a scuba-diving accident in Singapore. Reports indicate that he was rescued from the sea by local authorities and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was placed under intensive care. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. He travelled to Singapore to perform at the North East Festival, a celebration of the culture and music of India’s northeastern states. His sudden passing has left fans and fellow artists devastated, with many mourning not just a singer but a cultural icon.
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