Ya Ali singer Zubeen Garg to debut in Bollywood as actor, director posthumously—here's everything you need to know about the film
Ye Ali singer Zubeen Garg will make his Bollywood debut as an actor and director posthumously. The singer died while swimming in Singapore without wearing a life jacket.
Last Updated: 05.47 PM, Sep 21, 2025
It was initially reported that Ye Ali singer Zubeen Garg died in a scuba diving accident, but later, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that he died while swimming in Singapore without wearing a life jacket. He further revealed that the lifeguards asked Zubeen Garg to wear the safety gear. His death left the industry, fans, and his family members shocked. Now, a report mentioned that Zubeen will make his Bollywood debut as director and actor posthumously in a film, also starring Victor Banerjee.
Zubeen Garg's Bollywood debut
Bollywood Hungama reported that Zubeen Garg will make his Bollywood debut as an actor and a director posthumously in a film titled Chakra. It is a political thriller. Apart from directing, Zubeen, who passed away suddenly last week, also played one of the lead roles in the film.
Veteran Bengali actor Victor Bannerjee, who has lost a dear friend, said, “I just completed a film with Zubeen where he is also my co-star. It will be released next month. I enjoyed watching him act as much as the world enjoys him singing. Zubeen was a great son of our soil.”
Victor also revealed that Zubeen and he were friends. “I shall miss him. What a waste of greatness! The heavens are intoxicated with his charm now. May he stay singing in peace.”
Zubeen Garg’s death
Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically passed away following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that he died while swimming in Singapore without wearing a life jacket. Zubeen Garg had travelled to Singapore to participate in the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to perform on the day of the incident.
Zubeen Garg's last rites
The Government of Assam announced that fans and well-wishers will get a chance to pay their last respects as Garg’s mortal remains will be placed at Sarusajai Stadium.
"The Government of Assam, with deep sorrow, informs that the mortal remains of Shri Zubeen Garg, an artist larger than life, a cultural icon, filmmaker, and the eternal heartthrob of millions, will be kept at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex (Sarusajai Stadium) tomorrow, September 21, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, for friends, followers, and admirers to pay their last respects," read the official tweet.
"All are requested to extend their cooperation in ensuring that the final journey of Assam’s beloved son is conducted with dignity and becomes a farewell to be remembered for all time," it concluded.
Garg primarily worked in Assamese. However, his talent also shone in Bengali, Hindi films, and music. He had performed in over 40 languages and dialects, including Bishnupriya Manipuri, Adi, Boro, English, Goalpariya, Kannada, Karbi, Khasi, Malayalam, Marathi, Mising, Nepali, Odia, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Tiwa.
FAQs
Q. What happened to Zubeen Garg?
A. Zubeen Garg died on September 19, 2025 when trying to promote North East India in Singapore. He was 52-year-old and best remembered for his Gangster song, Ya Ali.
Q. Why was Zubeen Garg famous?
A. Zubeen Garg became famous after singing the Gangster movie song Ya Ali. He was also a National Award winner for Best Music Direction in Echoes of Silence.
Q. What are Zubeen Garg's most popular songs?
A. While Zubeen Garg's most popular song remains Gangster film's Ya Ali, he has also crooned the Krrish 3 track Dil Tu Hi Bata, among many other musicals.