Among those present were his father Kapil Borthakur, his wife Garima Garg, other family members, and countless admirers. A particularly touching moment came when Kapil Borthakur gently placed his hand on the statue of his son.
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Zubeen Garg statue: Guwahati came alive on Tuesday, November 18, as thousands of fans and well-wishers gathered to celebrate the birth anniversary of the legendary singer, composer, and multi-talented artist Zubeen Garg. His residence in Kahilipara and several memorial sites across the city became vibrant hubs of his music and memory.
From the early morning, fans thronged Zubeen Garg’s home, singing his songs and sharing stories of the man who had become a symbol of Assamese pride. The emotional atmosphere reached its peak with the unveiling of a statue of Zubeen Garg beside his beloved Bakul tree. The place had long held personal significance for him.
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Among those present were his father Kapil Borthakur, his wife Garima Garg, other family members, and countless admirers. A particularly touching moment came when Kapil Borthakur gently placed his hand on the statue of his son.
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The tributes were not limited to Kahilipara. Large gatherings also took place at Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur and Sarusajai. Organisers in Sonapur arranged a variety of events that blended social service with cultural homage.
A blood donation camp, Naam-Prasang, and the planting of Nahor saplings also took place. Cultural performances including traditional Bhaona rounded off the day’s celebrations.
Zubeen Garg, born on November 18, 1972, and who passed away on September 19, 2025, was much more than a singer. Over a career spanning 33 years, he recorded over 40,000 songs, enchanting audiences in Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi films, as well as 40 other languages and dialects, including Bishnupriya Manipuri, Adi, Boro, Dimasa, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and many more.
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