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How Many Songs Did Zubeen Garg, The Legendary Assamese Singer, Sing In His Lifetime?
Zubeen Garg, one of the most celebrated singers from Assam, holds an extraordinary record in the Indian music industry. Over his career spanning more than three decades, he is estimated to have sung more than 38,000 songs in more than 40 languages during his career in different languages, including Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali and others.
In Assam, he was a household name with his evergreen hits in Bihu, modern songs, and films, while in Bollywood he is best remembered for tracks like Ya Ali from the film Gangster (2006). His versatility and ability to sing across genres—from folk to classical, romantic to rock—made him one of the most prolific singers in South Asia.
This massive number of songs, combined with his unmatched stage presence, made Zubeen Garg not just a singer but a cultural icon whose music will live on for generations.
Zubeen Garg tragically passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Singapore after suffering a seizure while swimming at Lazarus Island. His wife, Garima Saikia Garg, confirmed the heartbreaking incident.
Zubeen, one of the most celebrated voices of Assamese music and Indian cinema, was in Singapore to perform at the 4th North East India Festival at Suntec Convention Centre, where he was scheduled to perform on September 20, 2025. He had arrived on September 17 as the cultural brand ambassador for the prestigious event.