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Indian Singer Zubeen Garg Dies in Scuba Diving Incident in Singapore
Zubeen Garg, a celebrated Assamese singer known for his hit "Ya Ali," died from a heart attack during scuba diving in Singapore before a scheduled Northeast Festival performance.
- Zubeen Garg, a 52-year-old Assamese singer and cultural icon, died in a scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19, 2025.
- He was in Singapore to perform at the Northeast India Festival when he experienced breathing difficulties during a dive, was rescued, and rushed to the hospital ICU.
- Despite immediate CPR and doctors' efforts to save him, Zubeen failed to respond to treatment and passed away, leaving many in shock and mourning across Assam and beyond.
- Celebrities such as Vishal Dadlani expressed profound sorrow, noting that Zubeen Garg’s absence is deeply felt and irreplaceable, while Armaan Malik shared his shock and heartbreak over the loss.
- His death ends an era for Assamese music, as his voice inspired generations and officials honored him as the pride of Assam and a lasting cultural force.
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Indian singer Zubeen Garg dies in scuba diving incident in Singapore
The popular 52-year-old singer from Assam died on Friday (Sep 19), a day before he was scheduled to perform at the North East India Festival, which has since been cancelled. Tributes have come from various artists as well as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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The Assamese music industry mourns the loss of Zubeen Garg, the singer of ‘Ya Ali’ and ‘Dil Tu Hi Bataa’, who tragically passed away at 52 in a scuba diving accident in Singapore. He leaves behind his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, a costume designer and film producer, and their son, Gautam Garg.
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