Assamese music
Zubeen Garg's Final Dream: Family Joins Shooting of 'Roi Roi Binale' Set for Nationwide Release
Oct 08, 2025 02:43 am CST
The emotional filming of late singer Zubeen Garg's final project 'Roi Roi Binale' continues with his wife and family present at a Guwahati university. This pioneering Assamese musical film, directed by Rajesh Bhuyan, will feature Garg's original voice through AI technology and is set for nationwide release on October 31, fulfilling the artist's vision following his tragic passing in Singapore.
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.