Zubeen Garg’s original version of famous Bollywood song released online after his death. Watch and listen now

Renowned Assamese singer and youth icon Zubeen Garg’s sudden death in Singapore has left the nation grief‑stricken. He passed away after complications during a swimming incident and sent shockwaves across Assam and beyond. Today, September 23, his final rites are being held in his home state. His body will be laid to rest in Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur, near Guwahati. Since Sunday, fans, celebrities, and well‑wishers have been paying respects at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati, where his remains were placed prior to procession.

Pays tribute to singer Zubeen Garg

This morning, his mortal remains were carried from the sports complex to the cremation ground in Kamarkuchi. Along the way, numerous public figures joined the procession, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Officials and family members accompanied the journey. Among the grieving crowd, fans united in song: they sang Mayabini, one of Zubeen’s songs he had often expressed should be played when he passed away. The moment turned emotional as many remembered the singer for his touching voice and performances.


Besides this, a unheard version of a Bollywood song called Ek Din Teri Raahon Mein was released three days ago in memory of Zubeen. Originally sung by Javed Ali for the film Naqaab, composed by Pritam and penned by lyricist Sameer, this version has been made available free on YouTube and Spotify as a tribute to the late artist.


For the unversed, over the years, Zubeen has recorded more than 38,000 songs in 40 different languages.

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According to ANI, earlier today, a second post‑mortem was conducted in Guwahati at Guwahati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), after confirmation that a post‑mortem had already been done in Singapore. The decision to conduct a second examination in Assam came after public demand. Chief Minister Sarma mentioned to reporters that conversations had taken place with Zubeen’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, regarding this demand. Authorities coordinated with the family to ensure all rituals proceeded with respect and transparency.


Zubeen Garg was in Singapore for a cultural event, the Northeast India Festival, when he fell ill. His remains were flown first to Delhi before being transported to Assam for the funeral. As the news of his passing spread, thousands gathered outside the sports complex in Guwahati to be part of his last journey. The mood across the state has been one of mourning and solidarity, as people came forward to pay tribute to the singer whose songs, presence, and energy had touched many lives.

Though his physical form is no longer with us, his legacy lives on through his music and his connection with listeners.