Zubeen Divas: Assam Remembers Its Beloved Icon Through Music, Service and Tributes

From 2,500 students singing together to homes built for the homeless, Assam and its people are remembering Zubeen Garg through heartfelt tributes and meaningful acts of kindness.

At Noonmati Jatiya Vidyalaya in Guwahati, around 2,500 students sang Zubeen Garg’s iconic song “Ghuri Aaha” together, while the day will feature discussions on his life and legacy.

Across Assam, Zubeen Divas is being observed in diverse and meaningful ways. In Lanka’s Kaki, the Bir Lachit Sena dedicated a newly constructed home in memory of the late singer, offering shelter to a homeless, elderly woman. Blood donation camps have been organised in Kokrajhar and Dhemaji.

In Barpeta, a bust of Zubeen Garg was unveiled at Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Park, alongside the busts of Bishnu Rabha and Ambikagiri Raichoudhury. In Hojai, the Azmal Foundation organised a tribute featuring music composer Joy Barua and the planting of 53 Nahor((Mesua ferrea)saplings in his memory.

From Tingkhong, where hundreds of e-rickshaws joined a rally demanding justice for the singer, to Nagaon, where a tribute marathon was organised, people are honouring Zubeen in their own unique ways. In Bokakhat, Cabinet Minister Atul Bora paid tribute at the AGP office alongside party colleagues.

Beyond Assam, members of the Assamese community in New Delhi are also remembering the singer. At Assam House, a tree-planting programme was held in the morning, with actress Gayatri Mahanta and Assam House officials participating. A cultural programme is also planned for the evening, organised by Assamese students and community members, alongside tributes by Yogasutra, Setu and AASU’s Delhi-based members.

These are just a few examples of how Zubeen Divas is being observed across Assam and beyond — through music, remembrance, blood donation, community service and acts of compassion, reflecting the lasting place of the beloved singer in people’s hearts.