Anu Malik claims that Zubeen Garg had some health issues: 'He used to have blackouts suddenly…'

The sudden passing of singer Zubeen Garg in a scuba diving accident in Singapore sent shockwaves through the industry and to his fans. As fans mourned, many celebrities reacted to his untimely death, celebrating his artistry. Music composer Anu Malik, who had collaborated with Garg on projects like "Mission Istanbul" (2008) and "Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon" (2003), expressed his shock at the loss of Assam's beloved singer and cultural icon.

Anu Malik recalls meeting Zubeen Garg

Remembering Zubeen fondly, Anu said in a recent interview with Hindustan Times, "He was such a gentle, loving soul. Ab isse zyaada koi kisi ke baare mein kya bol sakta hai? I had met him first through a person from Assam. I made him sing in Fiza, and we got along like a house on fire. He was very emotional about his sister who he had lost in an accident. He used to sing in Assamese, Bengali, Manipuri, Boro, even Marathi, he had told me! Malyali songs as well. His live-in concerts were deadly. Yeh khabar sunke mann khatta ho gaya hai."

Anu Malik makes startling revelation about Zubeen

The composer also mentioned how Zubeen had once shared his health worries with him. "He used to tell me he has blackouts suddenly. I told him 'go and get yourself checked! Then we lost track (of it) over the years. Usne phone bhi nahi kiya, chala gaya. The call of the hills, of his own Assam was very strong," Anu revealed.

Sharing another memory, Anu added, "He was very proud of my music in Border. I would keep telling him to be in Mumbai, he would get more work, but he never wanted to leave his place. One day he told me 'Anu sir I don't want to come back to Mumbai. Aap bula loge toh aa jaaunga, aur gaana gaate hi nikal jaaunga vaapis Assam because I am more interested in social work! He used to go and help people affected in the floods, he was running a charity. I was very close to him, he would keep telling me about the work undertaken."

Zubeen’s sudden death

Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passed away at 52 in a scuba diving accident in Singapore, shocking fans and fellow musicians alike. He was set to perform at the North East India Festival, a celebration of the region's culture and music, on September 20. Garg's death occurred just a day before his scheduled performance, leaving a void in the music industry.