When a person’s name becomes an identity, an emotion, a festival, the very symbol of a State, then the importance and necessity of that person for a society or a state hardly needs to be explained. That very special person who won a place in the hearts of people of all ages is none other than the pride, the emotion, and the self-respect of the Assamese nation — Zubeen Garg.
On 18 November 1972, in Jorhat district, was born this jewel of the Assamese Comunity — a singer, lyricist, composer, actor, music director and artist in the truest sense. From birth itself, Zubeen Garg seemed destined to carry an extraordinary personality. He was someone who could share others’ pain, rejoice in others’ happiness, and always extend his helping hand openly to anyone in distress. These qualities made Zubeen Garg stand apart from the rest.
Because of his outspoken nature, he often found himself in the middle of controversies, yet he never hesitated to speak the truth. His candidness opened up a new direction in Assam’s political and social life. In political, economic, and social matters of Assam, Zubeen Garg was always alert and conscious, raising his voice for the people whenever needed. His unique lifestyle made him not only a figure of pride in Assam but also a distinct personality across the country.
With the innocence of a child’s heart, Zubeen Garg had the indomitable courage and passion to stand at the forefront of every crisis of the Assamese people, leading them from the front. Every Assamese will forever remember that spirit. No one could have imagined that such a patriotic, selfless soul who always thought for the welfare of others would silently leave the nation in tears like this.
A great Assamese who created history has today himself become history. In the land where the sun rises, today it feels as though the sun of music has set. An invaluable treasure of Assam, a shining jewel of India, has departed in a way no one could have ever imagined — walking a path of no return on foreign soil.
Had it been in Assam, not abroad, the Assamese nation would never have let Zubeen Garg slip away. Even by giving their own breath, the people of Assam would have brought him back to life — this, every true-hearted person knows. Perhaps it was only in the absence of his loved ones that destiny seized the chance to take Zubeen Garg away. Maybe the sea itself did not understand the value of Zubeen Garg’s life and his deep personality. Since only in the depth of the sea are priceless pearls and gems found, perhaps, being more valuable than pearls and gems themselves, Zubeen Garg chose to rest in eternal sleep in the sea’s depth.
If it had been the Brahmaputra, it would surely have returned Zubeen Garg to the heart of the Assamese people.
Zubeen Garg gave much to the Assamese community, the nation too received much from him. But more importantly, there was still so much more that Assam, Assamese cinema, and Assamese music were yet to receive. Many of his dreams and plans for Assamese music and cinema remain unfinished.
The loss of Zubeen Garg is a wound that the Assamese nation can never heal. For Assamese people, Assamese cinema, and Assamese music, there will never again rise a sun by the name of Zubeen Garg.
Email: --------------------------gautamdeborshi@gmail.com
When a person’s name becomes an identity, an emotion, a festival, the very symbol of a State, then the importance and necessity of that person for a society or a state hardly needs to be explained. That very special person who won a place in the hearts of people of all ages is none other than the pride, the emotion, and the self-respect of the Assamese nation — Zubeen Garg.
On 18 November 1972, in Jorhat district, was born this jewel of the Assamese Comunity — a singer, lyricist, composer, actor, music director and artist in the truest sense. From birth itself, Zubeen Garg seemed destined to carry an extraordinary personality. He was someone who could share others’ pain, rejoice in others’ happiness, and always extend his helping hand openly to anyone in distress. These qualities made Zubeen Garg stand apart from the rest.
Because of his outspoken nature, he often found himself in the middle of controversies, yet he never hesitated to speak the truth. His candidness opened up a new direction in Assam’s political and social life. In political, economic, and social matters of Assam, Zubeen Garg was always alert and conscious, raising his voice for the people whenever needed. His unique lifestyle made him not only a figure of pride in Assam but also a distinct personality across the country.
With the innocence of a child’s heart, Zubeen Garg had the indomitable courage and passion to stand at the forefront of every crisis of the Assamese people, leading them from the front. Every Assamese will forever remember that spirit. No one could have imagined that such a patriotic, selfless soul who always thought for the welfare of others would silently leave the nation in tears like this.
A great Assamese who created history has today himself become history. In the land where the sun rises, today it feels as though the sun of music has set. An invaluable treasure of Assam, a shining jewel of India, has departed in a way no one could have ever imagined — walking a path of no return on foreign soil.
Had it been in Assam, not abroad, the Assamese nation would never have let Zubeen Garg slip away. Even by giving their own breath, the people of Assam would have brought him back to life — this, every true-hearted person knows. Perhaps it was only in the absence of his loved ones that destiny seized the chance to take Zubeen Garg away. Maybe the sea itself did not understand the value of Zubeen Garg’s life and his deep personality. Since only in the depth of the sea are priceless pearls and gems found, perhaps, being more valuable than pearls and gems themselves, Zubeen Garg chose to rest in eternal sleep in the sea’s depth.
If it had been the Brahmaputra, it would surely have returned Zubeen Garg to the heart of the Assamese people.
Zubeen Garg gave much to the Assamese community, the nation too received much from him. But more importantly, there was still so much more that Assam, Assamese cinema, and Assamese music were yet to receive. Many of his dreams and plans for Assamese music and cinema remain unfinished.
The loss of Zubeen Garg is a wound that the Assamese nation can never heal. For Assamese people, Assamese cinema, and Assamese music, there will never again rise a sun by the name of Zubeen Garg.
Email: --------------------------gautamdeborshi@gmail.com
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