Ravish Kumar Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Zubeen Garg

Veteran journalist Ravish Kumar has shared a moving tribute to Assam’s beloved musical icon Zubeen Garg, capturing the profound sorrow that has gripped the state and beyond following the singer’s last rites.

In an emotional note, Kumar described the scenes of mourning in Assam as unparalleled, a collective grief he said he had never witnessed in his lifetime.

“The people of Assam are singing Zubeen’s songs as his pyre burns, unable to speak of or hear about anything else,” Kumar wrote, reflecting on the overwhelming atmosphere of loss. He noted that the past few days have seen an extraordinary outpouring of emotion across the country, with Zubeen receiving a farewell unlike any other artist in memory. “The people did not let him go; they enshrined him forever in their hearts,” he said, urging reflection on this loss not only in Assam but also in cities like Delhi and Mumbai.

अलविदा ज़ुबीन। ईश्वर असम को यह दुख सहने की शक्ति दे। हमने अपने जीवन में ऐसी भव्य विदाई नहीं देखी, जहां जनता ज़ुबीन की चिता की हर लपटों के साथ ज़ुबीन के गाने गा रही है। ज़ुबीन के अलावा कोई कुछ कहना नहीं चाहता, किसी और चीज़ के बारे में सुनना नहीं चाहता है। पिछले तीन चार दिनों में…

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Kumar emphasised that Zubeen’s legacy transcends Assam’s borders, touching neighbouring states and even reaching international audiences. “In Bangladesh, people are writing, weeping, and mourning. Zubeen’s global impact—his ability to earn trust and love—was unmatched,” he added. The journalist underscored the depth of sorrow, stating that those who have not witnessed Assam’s farewell to Zubeen cannot fully comprehend the meaning of grief. “The state was asked to observe silence, but its people have been crying day and night,” he observed.

In a heartfelt salute to the legendary singer, Kumar concluded that Zubeen’s monumental contributions to music and culture merit eternal remembrance. “A true artist of his stature deserves to live forever in our memories,” he wrote, capturing the enduring impact of Zubeen Garg’s life and work.