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What Are The Awards And Honours Received By Zubeen Garg Yearwise From 1996 To 2025?

Zubeen Garg, one of Assam’s most celebrated singers, composers, and actors, has left an indelible mark on the Indian entertainment industry. His contributions to Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi cinema earned him numerous awards and accolades over nearly three decades. Below is a detailed yearwise list of Zubeen Garg’s awards and honours, highlighting his versatility and excellence in music and cinema.
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Zubeen Garg Awards and Honours (1996–2025): A Yearwise Compilation of Achievements

1996: The Beginning of Recognition

  • Screen Awards – Chandni Raat – Nominated for Best Indian Pop Album.

  • Channel V Music Awards – Nominated in the pop music category for outstanding independent performance.

2005: Regional Stardom

  • BFJA Awards – Shudhu Tumi – Won Best Music Director.

  • Prag Cine Awards 2005 – Rong – Won Best Playback Singer (Male) for the song “Chaya Dore Thaka Tumi.”

2006: National Breakthrough

  • Global Indian Film Awards – Gangster – Won Best Playback Singer (Male) for the iconic song “Ya Ali.”

  • Stardust Awards – Gangster – Won New Musical Sensation (Male).

  • Screen, IIFA, Zee Cine, and Filmfare Awards – Multiple nominations for “Ya Ali.”

2008: Consistent Musical Success

  • Kalakaar Award – Zindagi – Won Best Music Album.

  • Tumi – Won Best Music Album in regional category.

2009: National Honour

  • 55th National Film Awards – Echoes of Silence – Won National Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction.

2011–2014: Assamese Industry Dominance

  • Prag Cine Awards (2011–2014) – Multiple nominations for songs from Jetuka Pator Dore, Raamdhenu, Me and My Sister, and Shinyor.

  • Won recognition as Best Playback Singer (Male) several times during this period.

2015: Musical and Cinematic Dual Success

  • Prag Cine Awards 2015 – Ahetuk – Won Best Playback Singer (Male).

  • Rodor Sithi – Nominated for Best Music Direction.

2016–2017: Theatre and Film Recognition

  • Gup-Shup Music Awards – Boliya Krishna (Hengool Theatre) – Won Title Song of the Year.

  • Gaane Ki Aane – Won Best Music Composer for “Janu Janu.”

  • Bhraymaman Mobile Theatre Awards 2017 – Won Best Playback Singer (Male) for “Janam Janam.”

2018: Dual Talent Recognition

  • Prag Cine Awards 2018 – Mission China – Won Best Actor (Popular) and Best Film (Popular).

  • Nominated for Best Playback Singer (Male) for “Din Jwole Raati Jwole.”

  • Priyaar Priyo – Nominated for Best Actor.

2019: Continued Theatre Success

  • Bhraymaman Mobile Theatre Awards 2019 – Deuta (Chiranjeeb Theatre) – Won Best Playback Singer (Male) for “O Deuta.”

2021: Multiple Wins in Assamese Cinema

  • Prag Cine Awards 2021 – Kanchanjangha – Won Best Actor (Popular) and Best Playback Singer (Male) for “Panchana.”

  • Ratnakar – Won Best Music Director.

  • Pratighaat – Nominated for Best Music Director.

  • Bornodi Bhotiai – Nominated for Best Playback Singer (Male).

2022: New Generation Recognition

  • Prag Cine Awards 2022 – The Firing Range and Chandrawali – Nominated for Best Singer Male (2020–2021).

2023: State and National Acknowledgment

  • 8th Assam State Film Awards 2023 – Kanchanjangha – Won Best Playback Singer (Male) for “Panchana.”

  • Rajasthan Film Festival 2023 ((In other regional films) – Dr. Bezbaruah 2 – Nominated for Best Singer Male and Best Music Director for “Ki Naam Di Maatim.”

  • Won Best Supporting Character in Dr. Bezbaruah 2.

2024: New Milestone

  • Filmfare Awards Assamese 2024 – The Slam Book – Won Best Music Album.

2025: Lifetime Recognition

  • Bhupen Hazarika Award 2025 – Conferred by the Beltola Bohagi Utsav Committee, presented by Kavita Baruah (younger sister of Bhupen Hazarika), honouring Zubeen Garg with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to music, cinema, and Assamese culture.

Legacy and Global Recognition

Over nearly three decades, Zubeen Garg’s contribution to Indian music has been extraordinary. His songs in Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali transcended regional barriers, earning him admiration from audiences worldwide. His yearwise achievements reflect not just awards but the legacy of a true artist whose music continues to inspire millions.