On his first birth anniversary, Zubeen Garg’s dream collaboration with AR Rahman goes VIRAL

Zubeen Garg birth anniversary: November 18, 2025, marks the first birth anniversary of legendary singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in September while swimming near an island in Singapore. For many listeners, tracks like Ya Ali, Subah Subah, and countless Assamese chartbusters were emotional anchors woven into school years, heartbreaks and celebrations.

As fans mark the first anniversary of the late singer's birth, a resurfaced interview has brought renewed attention to his deepest artistic dreams, including his wish to collaborate with AR Rahman.

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In the old conversation now circulating online, the late singer opened up with rare honesty about the composers who shaped him. He spoke of legendary Indian music directors as the “backbone” of his sound and referred to them as cultural pillars who guided his evolution. He didn’t restrict his admiration to the golden era. Zubeen also praised contemporary musicians, openly stating that his collaborations with Himesh Reshammiya were “really great.”

“I always missed S. D. Burman, sir. Then, of course, I like R. D. Burman, and Rahman is also good. And I even like Himesh Reshammiya as well. I’ve worked on four or five songs with Himesh Reshammiya bhaiya, and he was very good to work with,” Zubeen told Lehren.

Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, 2025, and early reports suggested a swimming accident. However, conflicting accounts soon emerged. His bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami claimed the singer had aspirated water and displayed signs of poisoning, including frothing at the mouth and difficulty breathing.

With public concern rising, the Assam government ordered a formal probe. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged restraint, saying clarity would come only after viscera tests and supporting evidence. A high-level inquiry commission headed by a sitting High Court judge was formed, and the investigation has intensified with at least four detentions. Charges have now escalated from negligence to murder.