Gauhati University students pay tribute to Zubeen Garg with emotional rendition of 'Mayabini', watch

Gauhati University students paid tribute to Zubeen Garg

Zubeen Garg, the most renowned cultural figure in Assam, passed away earlier today in Singapore. However, Gauhati University has expressed its profound sadness over his passing. The university called Zubeen Garg’s passing "an irreparable loss to the people of Assam and to music lovers across the world."

The official Instagram handle of the University of Gauhati also shared a video from the campus where several students gathered to pay a touching tribute to Zubeen Garg. In the video, the students were heard singing Zubeen Garg’s song Mayabini. Several students were also spotted crying on the floor.

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The video was captioned, “A voice that became the soul of Assam… Students of Gauhati University came together in song, their voices carrying the timeless “Mayabini” as a rare tribute to Zubeen Garg.”

The caption continued, “He may have left us, but his melodies will live on: forever inspiring, forever binding us in love and memories. A sad day, a dark one!”

Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Professor Nani Gopal Mahanta called Zubeen Garg “the heartbeat of Assam” and “the voice of the youth and the old alike.”

কালজয়ী শিল্পী জুবিন গাৰ্গৰ অকাল মৃত্যু অসমবাসীৰ বাবে এক অপূৰণীয় ক্ষতি। হাৰ্টথ্ৰৱ জুবিন গাৰ্গৰ মৃত্যুত অসমবাসীয়ে ৰাজ্যৰ অমূল্য সম্পদ হেৰুৱালে। এই ক্ষতি অপূৰণীয়। The demise of Zubeen Garg is an irreparable and immeasurable loss for the people of Assam; his voice will forever… pic.twitter.com/WH7O3osWdY — Nani Gopal Mahanta (@ngmahanta) September 19, 2025

He tweeted, “The untimely demise of legendary artist Zubeen Garg is an irreparable loss for the people of Assam. With the passing of heartthrob Zubeen Garg, the people of Assam have lost a priceless treasure of the state. This loss is irreparable.”

The tweet continued, “The demise of Zubeen Garg is an irreparable and immeasurable loss for the people of Assam; his voice will forever remain in our hearts.”

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How did Zubeen Garg die?

Zubeen Garg passed away at the age of 52 after a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore, where he experienced breathing difficulties and could not be revived despite medical efforts.

Who is Zubeen Garg’s wife?

Zubeen Garg was married to Garima Saikia Garg, a fashion designer and singer.

What was Zubeen Garg’s net worth?

As per reports, Zubeen Garg’s net worth was estimated to be around $8 million (approx. Rs 70 crore) in 2024, earned through music, films, live shows, and endorsements.

How old was Zubeen Garg at the time of his death?

Zubeen Garg was 52 years old when he passed away in September 2025.