Zubeen Garg
Born: 1972-11-18 in Assam, India
Died: 2025-09-19
Known For: Sound
Biography
Zubeen Garg (born Zubeen Borthakur; 18 November 1972) was a legendary singer and musician who achieved god-like status. He is also known as Humming king. He was an Indian singer, music director, composer, lyricist, music producer, actor, film director, film producer, script writer and philanthropist. He recorded/sang in more than 40000 songs in almost 40 Indian languages.His contributions were mostly attributed in Assamese, Bengali and Bollywood music and films. He was also an instrumentalist and played 12 instruments including dhol, dotara, drums, guitar, harmonica, harmonium, mandolin, keyboard, tabla and various percussion instruments. Garg entered into professional music when his debut album "Anamika" was released in 1992 at age 19. He later released albums including Maya, Asha and Pakhi. In 1995, he moved to Mumbai to work in the Bollywood music industry where he recorded few Hindi albums and films like Chandni Raat, Yuhi Kabhi, Fiza, and Kaante. He finally got his biggest break in Bollywood in the film Gangster, whose song "Ya Ali" was one of the most popular hits of 2006. The song brought him the 2006 Best Playback Singer Award at the Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA).
Filmography
2025
- Roi Roi Binale as Raul
- Bhaimon Da ... (Original Music Composer)
2023
- Raghav ... (Original Music Composer)
- Dr. Bezbaruah 2 as DSP Mahadev Borbaruah
2019
- Kanchanjangha as Anirban
- Samsara ... (Music)
2018
2017
- Priyaar Priyo as Priyobrat
- Mission China as Colonel Goswami
2016
- Gaane Ki Aane as Nilabh Jonak Baruah
2015
- Ahetuk as Special Appearance In the Song "Ahetuk"
2014
- Rodor Sithi as Baba
2013
- Krrish 3 ... (Playback Singer)
2012
- Raaz 3 ... (Playback Singer)
2011
- Dum Maaro Dum ... (Playback Singer)
- Raamdhenu as Special Appearance in song "Tupi Tupi"
2010
- Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai ... (Playback Singer)
- Kachhe Achho Tumi ... (Music)
2009
- London Dreams ... (Playback Singer)
- Abhimani Mon ... (Playback Singer)
2008
- Hello ... (Playback Singer)
- Mission Istaanbul ... (Playback Singer)
- Mon Jaai as Manab
2007
- The Train: Some Lines Shoulder Never Be Crossed... ... (Playback Singer)
- Good Boy, Bad Boy ... (Playback Singer)
- Kya Love Story Hai ... (Playback Singer)
2006
- Gangster as Special Apperannce "Ya Ali" Song
- Bas Ek Pal ... (Playback Singer)
- Adhinayak ... (Original Music Composer)
2004
- Garv: Pride and Honour ... (Playback Singer)
- Rong ... (Original Music Composer)
- Dinabandhu ... (Original Music Composer)
- Sudhu Tumi ... (Music)
2003
- Barood ... (Original Music Composer)
- Bidhata ... (Original Music Composer)
- Juman Suman ... (Original Music Composer)
2002
- Kanyadaan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Jiban Nadir Duti Paar ... (Original Music Composer)
2000
- Fiza ... (Playback Singer)
- Hiya Diya Niya ... (Original Music Composer)
1999
- Tumi Mur Mathu Mur as Hrishi
1998
- Purani Kabar ... (Playback Singer)