By Grace Cyril,News18,Sahas Mahapatra

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The tragic demise of the renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg while scuba diving in Singapore on September 19 has left the entire country in shock. Despite being rescued and rushed to the hospital, doctors could not save his life. He was 52 years old. His fans thronged the streets of Guwahati on September 21 for one last glimpse of the beloved star.
But before his funeral, some fans of the beloved singer sought ways to preserve his memory in a meaningful way. At his Kahilipara residence in Assam, artist Diganta Bharati collected the Ya Ali singer’s footprint, transforming it into a symbolic keepsake that reflects Zubeen Garg’s enduring impact on his fans.
Zubeen Garg’s Footprint Was Showed In Guwahati Ahead Of His Funeral
More than a physical impression, the footprint served as a reminder of his journey in the music industry. Ahead of Zubeen Garg’s final public homage, the preserved footprints were placed at the Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati, where thousands of his admirers gathered to bid him farewell one last time.

The artist’s sacred feet ??
Your presence shall live on for eternity…#BelovedZubeen pic.twitter.com/ZU2pJc8gs4
— Ashok Singhal (@TheAshokSinghal) September 21, 2025

For the people of Assam, Zubeen Garg was more than just a singer; he was the state’s cultural identity, whose voice became an inseparable part of its landscape. So, on the day of his funeral, fans of the artist from Assam and beyond flocked to the streets of Guwahati to get one last glimpse of the artist. The moment’s impact was so profound that the Limca Book of Records officially acknowledged it as one of the largest public funerals ever held. Zubeen Garg’s final journey was ranked the fourth-largest public gathering globally, alongside iconic farewells such as those of Michael Jackson, Pope Francis, and Queen Elizabeth II, as reported by Money Control.
Zubeen Garg Was In Singapore To Perform At The North East Festival
Nicknamed the “King of Humming,” Zubeen Garg reportedly passed away after losing consciousness underwater. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where doctors monitored his condition and provided intensive care. Despite prompt rescue efforts and medical care, doctors could not revive him. He had travelled to Singapore to perform at the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to perform on the day of the incident.
Zubeen Garg, best known in Bollywood for lending his voice to the hit song Ya Ali from the film Gangster, had primarily worked in Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi films and music, where he had performed in over 40 languages and dialects. He was also a multi-instrumentalist, capable of playing 12 instruments, including the anandalahari, dhol, dotara, drums, guitar, harmonica, harmonium, mandolin, keyboard, tabla, and various percussion instruments. He was Assam’s highest-paid singer and widely regarded as one of the region’s most celebrated musicians.