Zubeen Garg passes away in Singapore at 52 : Assamese singer Zubeen Garg died at the age of 52 years during a scuba diving accident in singapore. A video of his performance “Teras in Heaven” has surfaced, showing his music of talent.
Zubeen Garg passes away in Singapore at 52:
Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passes away in Singapore at 52, best known across India for the soulful track “Ya Ali” from Gangster, has passed away at the age of 52, in singapore during scuba diving, a video of him goes viral.
on September 19, 2025, Assamese singer zubeen was in singapore for his 4th North East Indi Festival when a scuba diving incident claimed his life. Report states that he faced breathing difficulties underwater, was rushed to singapore general Hospital but doctor could not save him.
Prime minister Narendra Modi sent his condolences on the assamese singer’s death on x and wrote “Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across all walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across all walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 19, 2025
Accident during scuba diving:
According to reports on singapore autorities and statements by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma : Zubeen Garg had removed life jacket during scuba diving. He lost consciousness while swimming without safety support and investigations are under way.
Zubeen Garg’s Legacy:
- Born in 1972 as Zubeen Borthakur
- Released his first Album at the age of 19 years old
- Sang in multiple languages including Assamese, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and nepali.
- Zubeen Garg won a National Flm Award and become a celebrity icons of North East India.
- His Bollywood Career starts with “Ya Ali” (from Gangster) and many other hit songs in Bollywood.
Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across all walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 19, 2025