Generation Zubeen: How Zubeen Garg's Legacy United Assam in Unprecedented Mourning

Sep 27, 2025 01:29 am CST

When Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg died by drowning in Singapore on September 19, his passing triggered an unprecedented public response across Assam. Hundreds of thousands flooded Guwahati's streets to mourn the beloved artist whose three-decade career spanned 38,000 songs in 40 languages. This article explores how "Generation Zubeen" - fans across multiple age groups united by their love for his music - demonstrated the profound cultural impact of an artist who blended rock with traditional Assamese rhythms while fearlessly challenging social norms and standing for his convictions.