An Assamese weaver has turned Zubeen Garg’s music and words into an unusual tribute, creating a 25-foot traditional gamcha featuring lines from nine of the late singer’s songs and nine of his memorable quotes.
Hindustan Times reported that Dalimi Lahon Gogoi began the handloom project about a month after Garg’s death and spent five months completing the intricate piece. The gamcha features lines from songs including ‘Mayabini’, ‘Andha Akash’, ‘Momor Shakti Jole’ and ‘Diya Ghurai Diya’.
Images of the elaborate work recently surfaced on social media, drawing widespread praise from fans and netizens. Many described it as a heartfelt expression of love for the iconic Assamese singer.
Garg died in a tragic accident on 19 September last year, leaving a deep void among his fans in Assam and beyond. Since then, several initiatives have sought to preserve his legacy.
Three months after his death, his wife Garima and younger sister Pami Barthakur announced plans to establish a trust in his memory, with members of his fan club also involved. The Assam government and Garg’s family have separately announced commemorative initiatives.
A musical drama titled ‘Love You Zubeen Da’ is also in development. The film follows a struggling singer and devoted Garg fan, with Sri Pritam handling its direction, screenplay and music.
Garg’s legacy has also received recognition beyond music. An elephant calf was named after him, while a newly identified flower species from Shillong was named Hedychium zubeengargianum in his honour.
The 25-foot gamcha now joins these tributes, preserving the memory of a singer whose music continues to resonate with generations of fans.
