Zubeen Garg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zubeen Garg
Garg live in a concert in 2023
Pronunciation	[zubin ɡaɹg]
Born	Zubeen Borthakur (1972-11-18) 18 November 1972 (age 52) Tura, Meghalaya, India
Alma mater	Jagannath Barooah College Karimganj College B.Borooah College
Occupation	Singer songwriter composer music director music producer lyricist multi-instrumentalist actor film director film producer screenwriter poet
Years active	1992–present
Works	Discography filmography bibliography
Spouse(s)	Garima Saikia Garg ​ (m. 2002)​
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Also known as	Goldie Luitkontho Heartthrob of Assam
Origin	Jorhat, Assam, India
Genres	Indian folk Indian pop Hindustani classical sufi filmi rock blues
Instruments	Tabla keyboard harmonium drum dhol guitar mandolin dotara harmonica anandalahari
Labels	NK Production Sony Music Universal Music Group Times Music T-Series Zee Music Company Eros Now Saregama Dhwani Records Zubeen Garg Music Apon Records AC Multimedia Jollywood Now Music

Zubeen Garg (born Zubeen Borthakur on November 18, 1972) is a famous Indian singer, songwriter, and composer. He is also a music director, producer, actor, and film director. Zubeen Garg is known for his work in Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi music. He has sung in over 40 different languages and dialects!

He is also a talented multi-instrumentalist. Zubeen can play 12 instruments, including the tabla, keyboard, guitar, and drums. He is one of the highest-paid singers in Assam. In 2011, he was honored as a special guest artist in Chicago, USA.

About Zubeen Garg's Life

Zubeen Garg was born in Tura, Meghalaya. His father, Mohini Mohon Borthakur, was a magistrate and a poet. His mother, Late Ily Borthakur, was a singer. Zubeen was named after the famous music composer Zubin Mehta. He uses his family name, Garg, as his surname.

Zubeen's younger sister, Jongki Borthakur, was also an actress and singer. Sadly, she passed away in a car accident in 2002. Zubeen released an album called Xixhu in her memory. He also has another sister, Dr. Palme Borthakur.

Zubeen finished high school at Tamulpur Higher Secondary School. He started studying science in college but left to focus on his music career. In 2002, Zubeen married Garima Saikia, a fashion designer. On May 27, 2024, Zubeen Garg received an honorary Doctor of Literature degree. This special degree recognized his amazing contributions.

How Zubeen Garg Started in Music

Zubeen Garg began singing when he was just three years old! His mother was his first music teacher. He then learned to play the tabla for 11 years. Another teacher, Guru Ramani Rai, taught him about Assamese folk music. Zubeen started writing songs even when he was in school.

Zubeen Garg's Singing Journey

Early Career (1992–1995)

Zubeen decided to become a professional singer after winning a gold medal in a youth festival in 1992. His first Assamese album, Anamika, came out in November 1992. He also recorded songs for the album Ritu in 1993. Zubeen released many other albums like Xapunor Xur (1992) and Junaki Mon (1993). Before moving to Mumbai in 1995, his Bihu album Ujan Piriti was very popular.

Bollywood Success (1995–2013)

In 1995, Zubeen moved to Mumbai to work in the Bollywood music industry. He released his first Hindi album, Chandni Raat. He also recorded other Hindi albums and remix songs. Zubeen sang for several Bollywood films, including Dil Se (1998) and Fiza (2000). In 2003, he sang songs for movies like Mudda-The Issue and Jaal: The Trap.

Bengali Music (2003–2017)

Zubeen also started singing in the Bengali music industry in 2003. He sang two songs in the movie Mon. The next year, he sang three songs and was the music director for the movie Shudhu Tumi. In 2005, he sang popular songs like "O Bondhure" for the film Premi.

Breakthrough Song "Ya Ali" and Beyond (2006–Present)

Zubeen Garg became very famous in Bollywood with the song "Ya Ali" from the movie Gangster in 2006. This song won him the Best Playback Singer award at the Global Indian Film Awards in 2006. His next Hindi album, Zindagi, was released in 2007. He continued to record many Bengali songs, including "Mon mane Na" and "Piya re Piya re" in 2008.

Zubeen Garg's Social Work

Zubeen Garg cares a lot about helping people. He runs a charity called the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation. This foundation raises money for different good causes. When floods hit Assam, he asked people to donate clothes, medicines, and money to help those affected.

He also used his movie Kanchanjangha to talk about problems with government job recruitment. Zubeen is a big football fan and has played matches to raise money for flood victims. During the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2021, he offered his own house in Guwahati to be used as a COVID Care Centre. This helped many patients who needed beds.

Zubeen Garg's Legacy

To show respect and celebrate Zubeen Garg, a 20-foot-tall statue was built. Zubeen himself unveiled it on December 2, 2022. Villagers also built a bamboo bridge across the Na Dihing river and named it after him. Zubeen Garg opened this bridge on February 29, 2020.

Discography

Filmography

As a Music Director

Assamese Films

• Hiya Diya Niya (2000)
• Tumi Mur Mathu Mur (2000)
• Morome Morom Jane (2000)
• Daag (2001)
• Sesh Upahar (2001)
• Nayak (2001)
• Prem Aru Prem (2002)
• Kanyadaan (2002)
• Jonaki Mon (2002)
• Jibon Nodir Duti Par (2002)
• Agnishakshi (2003)
• Priya Milan (2003)
• Bidhata (2003)
• Juman-Suman (2003)
• Barud (2004)
• Rong (2004)
• Dinabandhu (2004)
• Adhinayak (2006)
• Ami Asomiya (2006)
• Mon Jai (2008)
• Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xipare (2012)
• Rodor Sithi (2014)
• Gane Ki Aane (2016)
• Antarin (2017)
• Mission China (2017)
• Priyar Priyo (2017)
• The Underworld (2018)
• Kanchanjangha (2019)
• Ratnakar (2019)
• Pratighat (2019)
• Dr. Bezbaruah-2 (2023)
• The Slam Book (2023)
• Raghav (2023)
• Sikar (2024)
• Bhaimon Da (2025)

Bengali Films

• Sudhu Tumi (2004)
• Mon Niye (2010)
• Kachhe Achho Tumi (2010)
• Samsara (2019)

Hindi Films

• Strings (2006)
• Dil toh Deewana Hai (2016)

Films Zubeen Garg Acted In

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Television Shows

As a Director

Films Zubeen Garg Directed

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As a Producer and Screenwriter

Films Zubeen Garg Produced

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Year	Film	Language
2004	Dinabandhu	Assamese
2017	Mission China
2019	Kanchanjangha
2025	Roi Roi Binale

Films Zubeen Garg Wrote

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Year	Film	Language
2000	Tumi Mur Mathu Mur	Assamese
2017	Mission China
2019	Kanchanjangha
2025	Roi Roi Binale

As a Judge on TV Shows

Awards and Honours

Zubeen Garg has won many awards for his amazing work in music and films.

Zubeen Garg receiving the Best Music Direction Award for the film Echoes Of Silence in 2009.

See also

In Spanish: Zubeen Garg para niños

• List of Indian playback singers
• List of Indian male film actors
• List of Indian film directors
• List of Indian music directors