Zubeen Garg Biography – The Heartbeat of Assam

Zubeen Garg Biography ! Friends, the South Indian film industry is one of the fastest-growing film industries in our country. The problem with these industries has become so severe today that even an average film can easily earn 100 to 150 crore rupees just because of their presence in the film. That is why today we do not get to see the stardom of actors from other industries like the South Indian stars. However, every industry definitely has some Kohinoor for whom a different grace can be seen among the audience.

Due to this, we created a series about a year ago called Regional Superstars. In this series, we basically provide information about superstars from different industries. Today, moving forward in this series, in episode number 14 of the Superstar series, we are going to talk about Zubeen Garg sir.
We will know who Zubeen Garg is, what is his stardom and why people like him so much.

Who is Zubeen Garg?

Jubeen Garg is a superstar of the Jollywood industry and his tremendous stardom is seen in the entire North East. His last two films changed both the direction and condition of the industry and worked to change the image of the industry.
His films Mission China and Kanchenjunga were hit films of their time and even today these films are counted among the top three highest-grossing films of the Assamese industry.

Musical Journey

He has passed the statement of singing 32,000 songs in different languages and it is said that the film is incomplete without his songs. Not only this, he has sung in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Vishnu Priya, Manipuri, Bar, Gaulpariya, Kharbi, Khasi, Missing, Nepali, Oriya, Sindhi, and Sanskrit.

Some of his popular Hindi songs include:

• Dil Tu Hi Bata from Krrish 3
• Ya Ali from Gangster

Apart from this, he has sung over 500 Hindi songs and given music in dozens of Bollywood films.

Multi-Talented Personality

Zubeen Garg is the highest-paid singer of the Assamese industry. Apart from being a singer and actor, he is also a:

• Music Director
• Composer
• Film Director
• Film Producer
• Music Producer
• Script Writer
• Instrumentalist

He has mastered many instruments such as tabla, harmonium, drums, guitar, dotara, and dhol.

Stardom & Popularity

• Zubeen Garg enjoys unmatched popularity in Assam.
• His films Kanchenjunga and Mission China broke records of even films like Baahubali and Bajrangi Bhaijaan in the North East.
• His songs are considered a soul of Bihu festival in Assam.
• He often interacts with fans without bodyguards, showing his down-to-earth personality.

Humanitarian Work

He runs a foundation called Ghar Kalandar Artist Foundation, through which he helps flood-affected people of Assam with money, clothes, and social services.
He supports young talent and physically challenged children interested in music, giving them a platform to shine.

Controversies

Zubeen Garg has also faced controversies:

• Often in news for bold political comments.
• Sometimes criticized for performing live shows after consuming alcohol.
• Once stormed out of a Bihu festival live show after being stopped from singing a Hindi song.
• Even received threats from extremists due to his outspoken nature.

Personal Life

Real Name: Zubeen Borthakur
Stage Name: Zubeen Garg (named after composer Zubin Mehta)
Nicknames: Goldie, Lohit Kanta (Iron Throat of Assam)
Date of Birth: 18 November 1972
Birthplace: Meghalaya, India
Parents: Mohini Mohan Borthakur (father), Sri Borthakur (mother – dancer)
Siblings: Two sisters (including the late Pallavi Borthakur, actress)
Education: B.Sc. dropout (chose music over studies)
Marriage: Married Garima Saikia, a fashion designer, in 2002
Children: None yet

Career Highlights

First album Anamika (huge hit in North East).
Released 45+ albums in his career.
Started acting and directing with Tum Hi Mor Mathu Mor (2000).
Directed and starred in blockbuster Mission China (2017).
Directed and produced Kanchenjunga, one of the highest-grossing Assamese films.
Worked with leading Bollywood composers like A.R. Rahman, Pritam, Vishal-Shekhar, Himesh Reshammiya, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Sajid-Wajid, and more.

Awards & Recognition

Multiple regional and national awards for playback singing.
Recognized as the voice of Assam.
Known as the heartbeat of Assamese music.

Television

As a Director

As a Producer

As a Screenwriter

As a Judge

Bibliography

With such a diverse career spanning singing, acting, directing, producing, judging, and writing, Zubeen Garg proves himself as a true multi-talented cultural icon of Assam. His journey is an inspiration for aspiring artists across India.

Zubeen Garg Social Media

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• Twitter

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Zubeen Garg

Q1. Who is Zubeen Garg?
Zubeen Garg is a legendary Indian playback singer, actor, composer, music director, producer, and philanthropist, primarily active in the Assamese film industry but also known across India for his hit songs like Ya Ali and Dil Tu Hi Bata.

Q2. What is Zubeen Garg’s most popular Assamese film?
His most popular Assamese films include Mission China (2017) and Kanchanjangha (2019), both of which set new box office records in the Assamese film industry.

Q3. How many songs has Zubeen Garg sung?
Zubeen Garg has reportedly sung over 32,000 songs across multiple languages including Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and more.

Q4. Which Hindi songs made Zubeen Garg famous?
Some of his most famous Hindi songs are Ya Ali (Gangster, 2006) and Dil Tu Hi Bata (Krrish 3, 2013).

Q5. Has Zubeen Garg written books?
Yes, Zubeen Garg has written books such as Xabda Anubhuti (2009), Zubeenor Podyo (2018), and its updated 2nd Edition in 2020.

Q6. Did Zubeen Garg work as a director and producer?
Yes, he directed and produced films like Tumi Mur Mathu Mur, Mission China, and Kanchanjangha.

Q7. What awards has Zubeen Garg received?
Among several awards, Zubeen Garg received the Seuji-Seuji Award in 2017 for his poetry book.