By Kritika Vaid

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Assamese singer Zubeen Garg best known for the song Ya Ali from Gangster has died at the age of 52 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. According to reports the Singapore police rescued him from the sea and rushed him to a nearby hospital. Despite being placed under intensive medical care doctors were unable to save him.
With his passing Assam has not just lost a voice but a heartbeat. Zubeen’s songs were a sensation in Bollywood – from Ya Ali to Dil Tu Hi Bataa in Krrish 3. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the country leaving fans heartbroken and the music fraternity in deep mourning.
From chart-topping Bollywood hits to soulful Assamese ballads Zubeen Garg’s music touched millions – and his tragic death has left a deep void. Not many know about Zubeen Garg’s family as he was known to be an intensely private person. He was married to Garima Saikia Garg a costume designer film producer and podcaster.
Who is Zubeen Gargs wife?
Garima Saikia is Zubeen Garg’s wife. The couple tied the knot on February 4 2002. She hails from Golaghat Assam. On Instagram the two shared a few pictures together that truly break our hearts. While the couple did not have any biological children reports suggest that Zubeen adopted around 15 underprivileged children providing them with shelter education and a future. Garg considered himself irreligious and said that he does not have any caste or religion.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mourned the passing of Garg with a heartfelt tribute. Today Assam lost one of its favourite sons. I am in a loss of words to describe what Zubeen meant for Assam. He has gone too early this was not an age to go. Zubeens voice had an unmatched ability to energise people and his music spoke directly to our minds and souls. He has left a void that will never be filled. Our future generations will remember him as a stalwart of Assams culture and his works will inspire many more talented artists in the days and years to come.
Ashok Singhal Cabinet Minister of Assam took to his X handle and grieved Zubeen Gargs sudden passing. He tweeted Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of our beloved Zubeen Garg. Assam has lost not just a voice but a heartbeat. Zubeen da was more than a singer he was the pride of Assam and the nation whose songs carried our culture our emotions and our spirit to every corner of the world. In his music generations found joy solace and identity. His passing leaves behind a void that can never be filled. Assam has lost its dearest son and India has lost one of its finest cultural icons. My heartfelt condolences to his family friends and countless fans. May his soul find eternal peace and may his legacy continue to inspire forever. Om Shanti.