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Zubeen Garg of 'Ya Ali' fame dies in Singapore scuba diving accident
The New Indian Express Villupuram
|September 20, 2025
Zubeen Garg, the 52-year-old cultural icon of Assam and a heartthrob of the younger generation, passed away on Friday in Singapore, leaving behind a rich legacy.
Known for his superlative rendition of “Ya Ali’ and countless other hits, Garg remained a multifaceted talent — a singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, music director, actor, film producer, director, screenwriter, and philanthropist — who captured hearts across Assam, Bengal, and beyond.
While in Singapore to attend the 4th Northeast India Festival, Garg suffered breathing difficulties during a private scuba diving excursion not linked to the festival.
This story is from the September 20, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Villupuram.
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