Papon Pays Tribute to Late Zubeen Garg, Calls for Swift Investigation

Singer Papon paid an emotional tribute to late Zubeen Garg, sharing an old photograph and heartfelt memories. He also urged authorities to speed up the investigation into the singer’s sudden death in Singapore earlier this month.

“Missing you so much, my brother. Stay happy wherever you are,” Papon wrote, adding in Assamese, “I request the investigation be fast-paced. We deserve answers soon.” Earlier, on Instagram, he described Garg as “the voice of a generation” and expressed the deep void left by his loss.

Manager Siddhartha Sharma Clarifies Song Ownership and Earnings
Zubeen Garg’s manager, Siddhartha Sharma, clarified the ownership of Garg’s extensive catalogue of 38,000 songs. Most were contractually held by production houses, while the earnings from his later works, created under Zubeen Garg Music LLP established in 2021, will go directly to his family. Sharma emphasized that Zubeen owned 60% of the LLP, and all funds remain in the company account to ensure his widow, Garima Garg, receives rightful inheritance.

Sharma denied rumors of financial exploitation as baseless and confirmed full cooperation with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) handling the case. He urged fans to respect the investigation process.

Final Rites and Legacy
Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19, 2025, due to an alleged drowning incident during the Northeast India Festival in Singapore. His body was flown to Delhi and later Assam, where his final rites were held on September 23 at Kamarkuchi village. The ceremony, attended by hundreds of fans and dignitaries including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Kiren Rijiju, featured a gun salute.

A legendary figure in Assamese music and Indian cinema, Zubeen Garg’s career spanned over three decades. He contributed thousands of songs in Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, and other Indian languages as a singer, composer, music director, actor, and filmmaker.

Zubeen Garg’s musical legacy continues to inspire generations of fans across India and beyond.