Papon pays heartfelt tribute to Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary
20 September,2026 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Singer Papon paid tribute to his close friend and Assam’s legendary musician Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary. He attended a ceremony, met Garg’s wife Garima Saikia Garg and shared an emotional note remembering his late friend
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Singer Papon offered a heartfelt tribute to Assams singing legend Zubeen Garg on Saturday. At a ceremony, Papon arrived and was seen paying his homage, marking an emotional moment. He also spoke to Gargs wife, Garima Saikia Garg. Pouring out his heart, the singer wrote, Shine On, You Crazy Diamond – No words can describe the loss’ Miss you my brother’
Papon, who was close friends with Zubeen Garg, has time and again remembered the late singer. Following his passing in September last year, Papon shared an old picture with Zubeen and added a caption that read, “Missing you so much, my brother. Stay happy wherever you are.”
Meanwhile, people across the country have paid homage to cultural icon and legendary musician Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary. Marking the occasion, fans, family, prominent political leaders, and Bollywood collaborators came together to honour a legacy that continues to define the region’s artistic identity.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal paid his tributes to the late artist at a ceremony in Guwahati.’ The Assam Students’ Union (AASU) organised a tribute program in Guwahati and paid heartfelt tributes to Garg, remembering his immense contribution to Assamese culture.
In the national capital, the Assam House also paid heartfelt tributes to cultural icon Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary, remembering his immense contribution to Assamese music, cinema and culture.
A floral tribute ceremony was held at the Assam House premises, where Resident Commissioner Kavitha Padmanabhan, along with officials and employees, paid floral tributes at the portrait of the late singer, composer and actor, who passed away in Singapore on this day last year.’
Notably, the Assam government has also organised a three-day programme through its Cultural Affairs Department to remember the singer. The programme began on September 17 and concluded on Saturday, September 19.
Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, 2025, a day before he was scheduled to perform at the Northeast India Festival. He was known for his work as a singer, composer, musician, actor and filmmaker, and recorded songs in several languages.
Garg became widely known outside Assam with Ya Ali” from the 2006 Hindi film ‘Gangster. He remained closely connected to Assamese music and culture throughout his career.
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