The pop culture world is truly heartbroken. Popular singer Zubeen Garg, only 52 years old, died suddenly on September 19, 2025. He was in Singapore and passed away after a tragic scuba diving accident. His death shocked everyone who loved his music. This past Sunday, his body made the long journey from New Delhi back home to Guwahati. Thousands of fans gathered to say their last goodbyes, filling the streets with deep sorrow.
Amidst this public outpouring of grief, Zubeen’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, shared a moving video. She posted it on her official Instagram account. Her message was a plea for calm and respect during this difficult time. Garima gently asked everyone to be peaceful. “Zubeen is finally coming home,” she said. “When he was with us, you all gave him so much love. He always gave that love right back. I just ask that his final rituals happen quietly.”
Garima also used her video to speak up for someone very important: Zubeen’s manager, Siddharth Sarma. She shared how Siddharth was always by her husband’s side through thick and thin. She recalled a tough time in 2020 when Zubeen had serious seizures. Siddharth was the one who helped get him to Mumbai for medical care. Then, during the lockdown, when everything stopped, Siddharth made sure her family had food and all the things they needed. He even brought Zubeen back from Mumbai by bus. Garima’s message was clear: “Please let everyone allow Siddharth to be part of Zubeen’s final journey. Without his steady hand, I just don’t know how I’ll manage everything.”
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The grief for Zubeen Garg has spread far and wide. In Guwahati, many fans lit candles to remember him. Important people also came to pay their respects. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita were among those at IGI Airport. The Chief Minister had previously announced that Zubeen Garg’s body would be placed at the Arjun Bhogeswar Barua Sports Complex in Sarusajai, Guwahati. This allows fans and well-wishers to give him one last farewell.
To honor the beloved singer, the government of Assam declared three days of state mourning. During this time, no public entertainment, ceremonies, or celebrations will take place. It’s a quiet period for everyone to remember Zubeen Garg and his lasting impact.