Zubeen Garg Cremated with 21-Gun Salute as Wife Breaks Down in Tears – ‘Jai Zubeen Da’ Echoes Across Thousands
Zubeen Garg cremated with 21-gun salute as his wife breaks down in tears. Fans chant ‘Jai Zubeen Da’ in an emotional farewell to the music legend
Assam bid goodbye to its beloved singer Zubeen Garg on Tuesday, as thousands of fans gathered to witness his last journey. The legendary voice, which had defined a generation, was cremated with full state honours at Kamarkuchi NC village near Sonapur in Kamrup Metropolitan district. Emotions ran high as admirers sang his iconic song, ‘Mayabini’, paying homage to the man whose music had become synonymous with Assamese identity.
Garg’s body was first taken to the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati, where fans and well-wishers offered their respects. Around 10 am, his funeral procession began, moving towards Kamarkuchi on the outskirts of the city. A large crowd thronged the cremation site, with many climbing nearby hills just to catch a glimpse of the proceedings.
The Assam police carried Garg’s coffin as pallbearers, and a gun salute marked the solemn ceremony. Prominent leaders, including Assam Chief Minister Him Sarma, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sarbananda Sonowal, and Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, attended to pay their final respects.
Garg’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, was visibly emotional during the rituals, unable to contain her grief as family members, fans, and dignitaries gathered to honor the singer. The ceremony also included slogans of “Long Live Zubeen” and “Jai Zubeen Da,” echoing across the area as admirers sang “Mayabini Ratir Buku,” a song Garg had often wished to be sung at his funeral.
The demise of Zubeen Garg has left Assam in deep mourning. Known for his soulful voice and contribution to Assamese music, Garg was more than a singer—he was a cultural icon, a symbol of regional pride, and the voice of a generation that will remember him for years to come.
Guwahati, India — Music legend Zubeen Garg, beloved by millions, was cremated with full state honors, including a 21-gun salute, as thousands of fans, family members, and dignitaries gathered to bid a tearful goodbye. The emotionally charged atmosphere reached its peak when Zubeen’s wife broke down at the cremation site, unable to hold back her grief.
The entire region reverberated with chants of “Jai Zubeen Da”, a tribute that has now become a national sentiment. Social media platforms are flooded with condolences and clips from the funeral, many showing heart-wrenching moments as his wife and close family stood in mourning by the pyre.
Zubeen Garg, a musical powerhouse known for his contributions to Assamese and Indian music, had a career spanning over two decades. With over 20,000 songs in more than 40 languages, Zubeen was not just a singer but a cultural phenomenon. He was also a composer, lyricist, actor, and philanthropist, leaving behind a legacy unmatched in the Indian music scene.
In recognition of his contributions to the arts and culture, the state government organized a ceremonial farewell with a 21-gun salute — a rare honor usually reserved for heroes and national icons. Government officials, top artists, and thousands of fans poured in to pay their last respects.
His body was taken in a procession through the streets of Guwahati, where lakhs of admirers lined up to catch one last glimpse of their idol. The crowd chanted his name in unison, with “Jai Zubeen Da” trending across all major platforms within minutes.
Zubeen’s wife, emotionally shattered, stood by the pyre throughout the last rites. Her heartbreaking cries as she bid farewell to her husband moved the entire crowd to tears. The couple, often seen as a symbol of love and strength, shared a bond that resonated deeply with fans.
