 "Emotional Papon remembers Zubeen Garg with a beautiful old pic, urges singer's death probe be fast-paced: 'The answers to the questions that we are seeking...'")
Papon known for crooning hits like Moh Moh Ke Dhaage and Bulleya among others, remembered Zubeen Garg, who recently passed away in Singapore. Sharing their old pic, Papon wrote an emotional note of how much he misses him.
He also urged singer’s death probe to be fast-paced as he wrote, “Missing you so much my brother. Stay happy wherever you are. Requesting, be investigated and fast paced, and get answers to the questions we ask for soon.”
After Zubeen’s death, Papon prayed for him as he wrote on Instagram, “This is so shocking! The voice of a generation! Gone too soon. At a loss for words! Lost a friend. Lost a brother. A big void. Praying for a peaceful journey of his soul.”
Known for crooning songs like Ya Ali, Jaane Kya Chahe Mann Bawra, Subah Subah, Maahi Ve and Dilruba, among others, Garg had died in a freak accident in Singapore while scuba diving at the age of 52. He was in Singapore for the North East India Festival, where he was supposed to perform on 20 and 21 September.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Zubeen Garg’s passing. While scuba diving, he experienced breathing difficulties and was immediately given CPR before being rushed to Singapore General Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared deceased in the ICU around 2.30 pm IST,” Anuj Kumar Boruah, the representative of North East India Festival, had told NDTV.
Many celebs and politicians mourned his demise including Adil Hussain, who wrote, “Devastated and shocked by the news of Zubeen Garg’s sudden death in an accident in Singapore. I am so very sad… His contribution to Assamese music and culture is extraordinary… He will live amongst us through his songs… Dear Zubeen I remember you with lots love and fondness.. May his singing soul rest in peace and God bless his soul… Good bye Zubeen.. Until we meet on the other side… Keep singing with your beautiful Voice and make Gods Happy (sic).”