Zubeen Garg (Assamese: জুবিন গাৰ্গ; born 18 November 1972) is an Indian singer, composer, songwriter, music producer, film director, film producer and actor from Jorhat, Assam. His contributions are mostly attributed in Assamese, Bengali and Bollywood.[1] Besides, his songs in Assamese, Garg has sung many songs in other languages and dialects, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Bodo, Karbi, Nepali, Bishnupriya Manipuri, Goalparia and English. He is also an instrumentalist and plays dhol, guitar, mandolin, keyboard and various percussion instruments.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Garg is from Jorhat, Assam, India. His birth name is Zubeen Borthakur. He was named after the composer Zubin Mehta and uses his gotra name, Garg, as his surname.[5]
Garg's father Mohini Borthakur is also a poet and lyricist writing under the name Kapil Thakur. His mother Ily Borthakur was a dancer, actress and singer. His younger sister Jonkey Borthakur was an actress and singer who died in a car accident in 2002 near Tezpur while they were going to perform stage show along with her co-artists. There after Garg made an album known as Xixu in memory of his late sister Jonkey.[6] His other sister Palme is a Bharata Natyam dancer.[5] Zubeen married Garima Saikia, a fashion designer from Golaghat, India on 4 February 2002.[7][8][9]
Career
Garg entered into the professional music when his debut album Anamika was released in 1992.[10]
.He later released albums including Maya, Asha and Pakhi. In the late 90's Garg moved to Mumbai to work in the Bollywood music industry where he recorded few Hindi albums and films like Chandni Raat, Yuhi Kabhi, Fiza and Kaante.[11]
He finally got the biggest break in Bollywood in the film Gangster.The song Ya Ali of Gangster[12] movie was one of the most popular hit of 2006. The song brought him the best playback singer Global Indian Film Awards(GIFA) in 2006. His next Hindi album Zindagi[13][14] was released in 2007 which was highly appreciated. His discography includes more than 15000 songs in various Indian languages.[15]
As an actor
Garg also has acted in few Assamese films. He played the lead role in Mon Jai, which won the best Assamese Film in the 56th National Film Awards.[16]
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Denotes films that are in production |
| Year | Film(s) | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Underworld | Assamese | Don |
| 2017 | Priyar Priyo | Assamese | Priyobrot Kakoti/ Bishnujyoti Bezbaruah |
| Mission China | Assamese | Colonel Goswami | |
| 2016 | Xat Nomboror Xondhanot | Assamese | Special Appearance |
| Gaane Ki Aane | Assamese | Nilabh Jonak Baruah | |
| 2015 | Ahetuk | Assamese | Special Appearance In the Song "Ahetuk" |
| 2014 | Rodor Sithi | Assamese | Baba |
| Suma Porokhote | Assamese | Special Appearance In the Song "Suma Porokhote" | |
| 2012 | Raamdhenu | Assamese | Special Appearance In the Song "Tupi" |
| 2012 | Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare(As The River Flows) | Assamese/Hindi | Special
Appearance
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| 2008 | Mon Jai | Assamese | Manab |
| 2007 | Big Brother | Hindi | Special Appearance In the Song "Jag Lal Lal" |
| 2006 | Strings - Bound by Faith | Hindi | Special Appearance In the Song "Mantra (Om)" |
| 2006 | Gangster | Hindi | Special Apperannce In the Song "Ya Ali" |
| 2004 | Dinabandhoo | Assamese | Bipul |
| 2000 | Tumi Mur Matho Mur | Assamese | Hrishi |
As a music director
| Year | Movie(s) | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Priyar Priyo | Assamese |
| 2017 | Mission China | Assamese |
| 2017 | Gangs Of North East | Hindi/Khasi |
| 2016 | Dil Toh Deewana Hai[17] | Hindi |
| 2016 | Gaane Ki Aane | Assamese |
| 2014 | Rodor Sithi | Assamese |
| 2012 | Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare/As The River Flows | Assamese/Hindi |
| 2010 | Mon Niye | Bengali |
| 2010 | Kache Acho Tumi | Bengali |
| 2008 | Mon Jai | Assamese |
| 2006 | Strings- Bound By Faith | Hindi |
| 2006 | Aami Asomiya | Assamese |
| 2006 | Adhinayak | Assamese |
| 2004 | Shudhu Tumi | Bengali |
| 2004 | Dinabandhoo | Assamese |
| 2004 | Rong | Assamese |
| 2004 | Barud | Assamese |
| 2004 | Maya | Assamese |
| 2003 | Juman-Suman | Assamese |
| 2003 | Bidhata | Assamese |
| 2003 | Priya Milon | Assamese |
| 2003 | Agnishakshi | Assamese |
| 2002 | Prem Aru Prem | Assamese |
| 2002 | Jibon Nodir Duti Par | Assamese |
| 2002 | Kanyadaan | Assamese |
| 2001 | Nayak | Assamese |
| 2001 | Daag | Assamese |
| 2000 | Tumi Mur Matho Mur | Assamese |
| 2000 | Hiya Diya Niya | Assamese |
Discography
Selected filmography
- Meeruthiya Gangsters(2015)-Title song
- Hamari Adhuri Kahani(2015)-Yeh Kaisi Jagah
- Mumbai 125 KM (2014)- Tere Bina
- Krrish 3 (2013)-Dil Tu Hi Bataa
- OMG – Oh My God! (2012)-Oh My God
- Raaz 3 (2012)-Kya Raaz Hai
- Dum Maaro Dum (2011)-Jaana Hai
- Aashayein (2010)-Ab Mujhko Jeena
- London Dreams (2009)-Shola Shola
- Hello (2008)-Rab Ka Banda
- Bombay To Bangkok (2008)-Dheere Dheere
- Manorama Six Feet Under (2007)-Woh Bheege Pal
- Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)-JBJ
- The Train (2007)-Teri Tamanna
- Good Boy Bad Boy (2007)-Dard-E-Dil
- Kya Love Story Hai(2007)-Jeena Kya Tere Bina
- Big Brother (2007)-Jag Lal Lal Lal Lal II & special appearance in that song
- Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee (2007)-Hum Khushi Ki Chah Mein
- Namastey London (2007)-Dilruba
- I See You (2006)-Subah Subah
- Bas Ek Pal (2006)-Zindagi Hosh Main
- Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006)-Jaane Kya Chaahe Maan Baawra
- Gangster (2006)-Ya Ali & special appearance in that song
- Aan: Men at Work (2004)- Jugnu ki Payal
- Kaante (2002)-Rama Re & Socha Nahin Tha
- Fiza (2000)-Mere Watan
- Garv (2004)-"Marhaba"
Awards and honours
Zubeen Garg has received the following recognitions for his successful work in the industry.
| Year | Song | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFJA Awards | ||||
| 2005 | Best Music | Won | ||
| Stardust Awards[18] | ||||
| 2006 | "Ya Ali"-(Gangster) | New Musical Sensation – Male | Won | |
| Filmfare Awards [19] | ||||
| 2007 | "Ya Ali"-(Gangster) | Best Playback Singer - Male | Nominated | |
| Global Indian Film Awards[20] | ||||
| 2007 | "Ya Ali"-(Gangster) | Best Male Playback Singer | Won | |
| IIFA Awards[21] | ||||
| 2007 | "Ya Ali"-(Gangster) | Best Male Playback | Nominated | |
| National Film Award (Rajat Kamal) | ||||
| 2009 | Best Music Director | Won | ||
| Prag Cine Awards[22][23] | ||||
| 2015 | For the "Title song"-(Ahetuk) | Best Playback Singer-Male | Won | |
| For the movie-"Rodor Sithi" | Best Music Direction | Won | ||
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