Zubeen Garg is a popular Indian singer, music composer, and actor from Assam, best known for his versatile voice and contributions to Assamese and Hindi music. Born on November 18, 1972, in Jorhat, he became a household name in the Northeast with his soulful songs and energetic performances.
He gained nationwide fame with his Bollywood hit “Ya Ali” from the film Gangster (2006), which won him several awards. Apart from Hindi, Zubeen has sung in Assamese, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali, and other languages.
Zubeen Garg: Songs & Discography
Assamese Albums (Some Key Works)
- Anamika (1992) – His breakthrough album
- Asha
- Maya
- Chandni Raati
- Mukoli
- Zubeenor Gaan series
- Rangdhali
(He released dozens of Assamese albums, with hundreds of folk, modern, and Bihu songs.)
Bollywood Hits
- Ya Ali (Gangster, 2006) – Nationwide fame
- Dil Tu Hi Bataa (Krrish 3)
- Tere Sang Ek Simple Si Coffee (Zindagi Rocks)
- Yaara Ve (Gangster soundtrack)
- Meri Raaton Ki Neend Udd Gayi Hai (Kaante)
Other Languages
He recorded songs in Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Nepali, and English, contributing to regional films and albums.
Zubeen Garg: Movies & Cinema Work
As a Singer/Composer in Assamese Cinema
- Mission China (2017) – also directed
- Kanchanjangha (2019) – directed & composed
- Rong (2004)
- Dinabandhu (2005)
- Hiya Diya Niya (2000) – landmark Assamese film
As an Actor
- Mission China (2017) – Actor & Director
- Kanchanjangha (2019)
- Tumi Mur Mathu Mur (2000)
- Mon Jai (2008)
Bollywood Work
Playback singer in movies like Gangster, Krrish 3, Saaya, Kuch Na Kaho, Dil Bechara, and many others.
Zubeen Garg: Family Background
Parents
Father: Mohini Mohan Borthakur – a well-known dramatist and writer in Assam.
Mother: Ily Borthakur – a singer and lyricist. Both parents were deeply connected to art and culture, which shaped Zubeen’s early interest in music.
Siblings
Sister: Late Jonkie Borthakur – a popular Assamese singer, who tragically died in a car accident in 2002.
Zubeen was very close to his sister; her death deeply affected him and inspired many of his later works.
Wife
Garima Saikia Garg – fashion designer from Assam, married to Zubeen since 2002.
She is a well-known name in the fashion industry and has her own clothing brand.
She was often seen supporting Zubeen in public events and cultural programs.
Children
Zubeen Garg and Garima Saikia Garg have one daughter (kept largely away from public attention).
Extended Cultural Roots
Zubeen was named after famous conductor Zubin Mehta, reflecting his family’s passion for music.
Coming from a household filled with literature, drama, and music, it was almost natural for him to become an artist.