Zubeen Garg dies at 52: PM Modi says he is shocked by singer’s sudden demise; Jubin Nautiyal, Armaan Malik express grief

Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across all walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 19, 2025

Other personalities who mourned the demise of Zubeen Garg included Rahul Gandhi, Armaan Malik, Vishal Mishra, Jubin Nautiyal, and Adil Hussain.

Armaan Malik wrote on X: “I am devastated and in disbelief. May his soul rest in peace.”

Adil Hussain wrote, “Devastated and shocked by the news of Zubeen Garg’s sudden death in an accident in Singapore. I am so very sad… His contribution to Assamese music and culture is extraordinary… He will live amongst us through his songs… Dear Zubeen I remember you with lots love and fondness.. May his singing soul rest in peace and God bless his soul… Good bye Zubeen.. Until we meet on the other side… Keep singing with your beautiful Voice and make Gods Happy.”

Jubin Nautiyal took to his Instagram and penned a heartfelt note that read: “Your music will echo in our hearts forever, A true talent gone too soon. Rest in peace. Condolences to the family.”

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Zubeen Garg was Assam’s most influential musical artiste. He also sung several Bollywood songs. The singer was in Singapore for the North East India Festival, organised by the High Commission of India, as a cultural brand ambassador.

The festival organisers told The Indian Express: “We have heard that he had gone for scuba diving and began experiencing breathing complications. The people from the Assam Association Singapore who were with him rushed him to a hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU. He passed away there.”

Zubeen Garg’s death was also mourned by Assam’s chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He wrote on X: “We have heard that he had gone for scuba diving and began experiencing breathing complications. The people from the Assam Association Singapore who were with him rushed him to a hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU. He passed away there.”

According to PTI, the CM has spoken with the Indian High Commissioner to Singapore to bring singer Zubeen Garg’s body to Assam. He was 52.