Gautam Adani and Son Offer Tribute at Zubeen Garg’s Residence

Prominent Indian industrialist Gautam Adani and his son Jeet visited the residence of the late Assamese singer-composer Zubeen Garg in Guwahati on Sunday evening, offering condolences to his family nearly two weeks after his tragic death. The Adanis arrived at Garg's home in the Kahilipara neighbourhood around 9 p.m., accompanied by several senior executives from the Adani Group. Their visit, which lasted about 30 minutes, underscored the widespread grief enveloping Assam over the loss of one of its most cherished cultural figures.

During the brief but poignant meeting, Gautam Adani and Jeet sat with Garg's wife, fashion designer Garima Saikia Garg, and expressed their sorrow at the singer's untimely passing. They paid floral tributes at the residence, a gesture that highlighted the deep respect many prominent Indians hold for Garg's contributions to music and regional identity. An Adani Group official described the interaction as heartfelt, noting that the family appreciated the support amid their mourning. No formal statements were issued by the Adanis, but the visit reflects the singer's enduring influence beyond artistic circles.

Zubeen Garg, aged 52 at the time of his death, drowned on September 19, 2025, during a sea outing in Singapore, where he was preparing to perform at the North East India Festival. Initial reports from Singapore authorities cited drowning as the cause, with Garg suffering breathing difficulties while swimming without a life jacket. Born in 1972 in Tura, Meghalaya, and raised in Assam, Garg rose to prominence as a multi-talented artist—singer, composer, actor, and filmmaker—working primarily in Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi languages. His soulful voice resonated in over 40 dialects, earning him the title "rockstar of the Northeast". Nationally, he gained acclaim with the Bollywood hit "Ya Ali" from the 2006 film Gangster, blending folk influences with contemporary sounds.

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Garg's death sparked an outpouring of tributes and some controversy in Assam. Thousands gathered for his state funeral on September 23 in Kamrup district near Guwahati, where he was cremated with full honours, including a 21-gun salute, following public demand. Assam declared four days of mourning, and a second post-mortem was ordered to address suspicions of foul play raised by fans and artists, though it confirmed the drowning verdict. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed Garg as "one of Assam's favourite sons", praising his ability to energise communities through music. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the loss during his "Mann ki Baat" radio address on September 29, linking Garg's legacy to the centenary celebrations of another Assamese icon, Bhupen Hazarika.

Garg's activism further cemented his legacy; he joined protests against the 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act, using his platform to advocate for cultural preservation. Married to Garima since 2002, he left behind a void in Assamese arts, where his Bihu festival performances and poetic works continue to inspire. The Adani visit, amid ongoing infrastructure discussions in the state—including Adani Group's airport expansions—serves as a reminder of how personal loss intersects with public life in India's Northeast. As fans worldwide stream his songs in remembrance, Garg's melodies remain a unifying force for the region.

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