Assamese singer Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore at 52
Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on 19 September 2025 at the age of 52, where he had gone to perform at the North East India Festival; Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death.
Summary
Popular singer Zubeen Garg, regarded as Assam's cultural icon, died in Singapore on 19 September 2025, aged 52. He had travelled to Singapore to perform at the North East India Festival 2025 and was taken to Singapore General Hospital after an accident at sea, where he died. Zubeen Garg was known for hits such as 'Ya Ali' from the film 'Gangster'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was shocked by the sudden demise and that the singer would be remembered for his rich contribution to music.
Key facts
- Died
- 19 Sep 2025, Singapore (Singapore General Hospital)
- Age
- 52
- Visit
- To perform at the North East India Festival 2025
- Known for
- 'Ya Ali' (Gangster)
- Condolence
- PM Modi: remembered for rich contribution to music
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Singer Zubeen Garg, who died on 19 September 2025, was a cultural icon of which state?
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Correct answer: C — Assam
Zubeen Garg was regarded as Assam's cultural icon.
Zubeen Garg was in Singapore in September 2025 to perform at which event?
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Correct answer: A — North East India Festival
He had travelled to Singapore to perform at the North East India Festival 2025.