Who Is Rahul Gautam Sharma, Who Performed The Funeral Rites For Zubeen Garg?

Rahul Gautam Sharma is a talented poet, lyricist, orator, and actor from Assam. He was not only known in the literary and cultural circle of Assam but also held a very special place in Zubeen Garg’s life. Zubeen introduced Rahul at several events and often referred to him as his own son.

Some of Rahul’s most loved songs include “Tumi Jen Popiya Tara…”, “Monore Koina…”, and “Ubhooti Sowa Dhuliyari Bate…”. His writings and poems, including his first poetry collection “Etiyoloi Imaney”, have been appreciated by the Assamese audience.

Academically, Rahul studied at Assam Jatiya Vidyalay and Cotton College, and he is currently pursuing History at Ambedkar University, Delhi. He is the son of senior journalist Gautam Sharma and teacher Chinmoyee Goswami. Despite his family background, Rahul carved out his own identity and remained extremely close to Zubeen and his wife Garima.

At Zubeen Garg’s funeral, Rahul Gautam Sharma, along with three others, performed the mukhagni (the ceremonial lighting of the funeral pyre), fulfilling what many saw as a son’s duty. His mother later shared on social media:

“You wanted our son; we said, ‘Let it be.’ We kept our word, friend.”

Rahul Gautam Sharma today stands as a rising literary and cultural figure in Assam, remembered not only for his creative works but also for his deep bond with Zubeen Garg.

FAQs with Short Answers

Q1. Who is Rahul Gautam Sharma?
Rahul Gautam Sharma is a poet, lyricist, orator, and actor from Assam, known for his deep bond with Zubeen Garg.

Q2. What was Rahul Gautam Sharma’s relationship with Zubeen Garg?
Zubeen considered Rahul his son and introduced him as such at many events, showcasing their strong emotional bond.

Q3. Which songs has Rahul Gautam Sharma written?
Some of his popular works include “Tumi Jen Popiya Tara”, “Monore Koina”, and “Ubhooti Sowa Dhuliyari Bate”.

Q4. What is Rahul Gautam Sharma’s educational background?
He studied at Assam Jatiya Vidyalay, Cotton College, and is pursuing History at Ambedkar University, Delhi.

Q5. Who are Rahul Gautam Sharma’s parents?
He is the son of journalist Gautam Sharma and teacher Chinmoyee Goswami.

Q6. What did Rahul Gautam Sharma do during Zubeen Garg’s funeral?
He was one of the four people who performed the mukhagni, the ceremonial lighting of Zubeen’s funeral pyre.

Q7. Why did people refer to Rahul’s act as that of a son?
Because Zubeen Garg often called Rahul his son, the act of performing funeral rites held deep emotional significance.

Q8. What was the viral social media post by Rahul’s mother about?
His mother, Chinmoyee Goswami, wrote: “You wanted our son; we said, ‘Let it be.’ We kept our word, friend.”

Q9. What are Rahul Gautam Sharma’s literary works?
His poetry collection “Etiyoloi Imaney” received great appreciation from Assamese readers.

Q10. How is Rahul Gautam Sharma seen today in Assam’s cultural circle?
He is regarded as a promising young artist and cultural figure who carries forward Zubeen Garg’s artistic legacy.