Zubeen Garg’s Manager Issues FIRST Statement; Breaks Silence On Late Singer’s Financial Matters, Earnings After SIT Raids His Home

Days after the tragic death of singer Zubeen Garg, his manager, Siddhartha Sharma, has finally issued a statement clarifying the ownership of the singer’s extensive catalogue and the earnings from his creative work. In an open letter, Sharma explained that contrary to public perception, the majority of Garg’s 38,000 recorded songs are contractually owned by various production houses and music companies.

Zubeen Garg’s Manager Breaks Silence On Singer’s Earnings,

As reported by News18, Siddhartha Sharma, “Almost all of Zubeen da’s songs, even the biggest blockbusters, were done before I entered his life. He often lamented how he was shortchanged, with producers and labels earning crores while he received only modest payments. This can be verified with those companies directly.”

The manager also revealed that in 2021, Garg took steps to build ownership over some of his later works by establishing Zubeen Garg Music LLP. Sharma had also partnered in this business entity. “The LLP has generated only a few thousand rupees monthly so far. The entire amount remains in the company account, with no withdrawals. Zubeen da owned 60 per cent of the firm, and I consider it my duty to ensure that his family rightfully inherits this stake,” he added.

Sarma further disclosed that all earnings Zubeen received as a composer and lyricist were credited directly to his personal account and will now be transferred to his widow, Garima Garg. Denying allegations of exploiting Zubeen’s trust or finances, Sharma stated, “These rumours are baseless and deeply hurtful. I have cooperated with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing his death and will continue to do so.”

He concluded by urging Garg’s fans not to spread misinformation. “This is a request from one human being to another. Let the investigation proceed without fear or prejudice. We owe it to Zubeen da’s memory to pursue truth with dignity,” he said.

SIT Raids Zubeen Garg’s Manager’s Home

Sharma’s statement came a day after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) raided his residence in Guwahati’s Datalpara area. According to India Today, officials arrived at the premises in the morning but waited outside for nearly two hours before commencing the search.

When the SIT team reached Sharma’s apartment, they found it was locked. The lock was subsequently broken, and a search was carried out in the presence of a magistrate. Reportedly, Zubeen’s manager and his family have been living in this apartment since 2019. However, neighbours said they have not been seen since the day the singer died.

When And How Did Zubeen Garg Die?

Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19. He was rescued from the sea by Singapore police and immediately taken to a nearby hospital. He was admitted to the ICU, where doctors monitored his condition and provided intensive care. Despite their efforts, the singer unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Garg had travelled to Singapore to participate in the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to perform on the day of the incident.

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