Zubeen Garg | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Zubeen Borthakur[citation needed] |
Born | [1] Tura, Meghalaya [1] | 18 November 1971
Origin | Jorhat, Assam |
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Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Universal Music Group, I Creation, Times Music, T-Series, Zee Music Company, Eros Now, Saregama |
Zubeen Garg (born Zubeen Borthakur; 18 November 1971) is an Indian singer, music director, composer, lyricist, music producer, film director, film producer, actor and philanthropist.[2] His contributions are mostly attributed in Assamese, Bengali and Bollywood films and music.[3] Besides, his songs in Assamese, Garg has sung many songs in other languages and dialects, including Bengali, Bishnupriya Manipuri, Bodo, English, Goalparia, Hindi, Kannada, Karbi, Khasi, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Sanskrit, Telugu, Tiwa. He is also an instrumentalist and plays 12 instruments including dhol, drums, guitar, harmonium, mandolin, keyboard and various percussion instruments.[4][5][6]
Personal life
Garg was born in Tura, Meghalaya to Mohini Borthakur and Ily Borthakur. He was named after the music composer Zubin Mehta.[1] His father Mohini Borthakur is a lyricist and poet under the name Kapil Thakur.[1][7] Garg pursued a degree in Bachelor of Science but dropped out to concentrate in his singing career.[8]
Garg's younger sister Jonki Borthakur was an actress and singer who died in a car accident in February 2002 in Sonitpur district while they were going to perform stage show along with her co-artists.[7]
Garg married Garima Saikia, a fashion designer from Golaghat, India on 4 February 2002.[9][10][11]
Career
Garg entered into the professional music when his debut album Anamika was released in 1992.[12] He later released albums including Maya, Asha and Pakhi. In the late 1990s Garg moved to Mumbai to work in the Bollywood music industry where he recorded few Hindi albums and films songs like Chandni Raat, Yuhi Kabhi, Fiza and Kaante.[13] In 2003 he sung Aane wala pal from the movie Plan,[14] Swapne saare and khwabon ki from the movie Mudda-The Issue, Mango agar dil se toh Khuda from the movie Chupke Se,[15] Holi re from the movie Mumbai se Aiya Mera Dost[15] and Jo Pyar tumne from the movie Jaal:The trap.[16]
In 2004 he debuted in Bengali music industry where he sung two songs in the movie Mon. In the same year he sung three songs in the movie Shudhu Tumi and also was the music director in the film.[17]
In 2005 he sung O bondhure and Lagena Bhalo in the film Premi .In 2008 he got a big break in the movies Mon Mane Na, Love story,Chirodini Tumi je Amar and Golmaal.His songs like Mon mane Na from the movie Mon Mane Na,[18] Piya re Piya re[19] from the movie Chirodini Tumi je Amaar, and Mon jete chay shudhu from the movie Love story became very popular.
He got the biggest break in Bollywood in the film Gangster.The song Ya Ali of Gangster[20] movie was one of the most popular hits of 2006. The song brought him the best playback singer Global Indian Film Awards(GIFA) in 2006. His next Hindi album Zindagi[21][22] was released in 2007 which was highly appreciated. His discography songs in various Indian languages.[23] In October 2019, he released a new Hindi song Ranjhana with Angel Rai and Sami Khan.[24]
Social work
Garg runs a charity which donates money for various causes. He urged people to donate clothes, medicines and contributions when devastating floods hit Assam.[25][26] He took on the issue over corruption in APSC recruitment in his movie Kanchanjangha.[2][27][28]
He is a football fan and has played matches to collect funds for flood affected people.[29][better source needed][30]
Garg was the main non-political figure of the Anti-CAA protest in Assam.[31][32]
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.[33]
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film(s) | Language | Role |
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2019 | Kanchanjangha[34] | Assamese | Anirban |
2018 | The Underworld | Assamese | Don |
2017 | Priyar Priyo | Assamese | Priyobrot Kakoti and Bishnujyoti Bezbaruah |
Tumi Ahinane | Assamese | Special appearance | |
Mission China | Assamese/Bengali | 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 | Bhal Pabo Najanilu | Assamese | Special appearance |
Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare(As The River Flows) | Assamese/Hindi | Special appearance | |
2011 | Raamdhenu | Assamese | Special appearance in the song "Tupi" |
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)" |
Gangster | Hindi | Special appearance in the song "Ya Ali" | |
2004 | Dinabandhoo | Assamese | Bipul |
2002 | Prem Aru Prem | Assamese | Special appearance in the song "Sokuwe Sokuwe" |
2000 | Tumi Mur Matho Mur | Assamese | Hrishi |
As a music director
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Movie(s) | Language |
2019 | Kanchanjangha | Assamese |
2019 | Ratnakar | Assamese |
2018 | The Underworld | Assamese |
2017 | Priyar Priyo | Assamese |
2017 | Mission China | Assamese |
2017 | Gangs Of North East | Hindi/Khasi |
2016 | Dil Toh Deewana Hai[35] | 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 | Rang | Assamese |
2004 | Barud | Assamese |
2004 | Maya | Assamese |
2003 | Juman-Suman | Assamese |
2003 | Aiyei Jonak Biheen Jibon | Assamese |
2003 | Bidhata | Assamese |
2003 | Priya Milon | Assamese |
2003 | Agnishakshi | Assamese |
2002 | Jibon Nodir Duti Paar | Assamese |
2002 | Jonaki Mon | Assamese |
2002 | Kanyadaan | Assamese |
2002 | Prem Aru Prem | Assamese |
2001 | Nayak | Assamese |
2001 | Daag | Assamese |
2000 | Tumi Mur Matho Mur | Assamese |
2000 | Hiya Diya Niya | Assamese |
Discography
Selected filmography
- Sajna (Music video) (2019) - Sajna Kyun Ishq Mein
- Bloody Isshq(2016) - Kill Me
- 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
- Yeh Mera India (2008)
- 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
Collaboration with musician and lyricist
Musician/Lyricist | Movie/Album |
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Pritam | 1) Dum Maaro Dum - 2011 2) Pyaar Ke Side Effects - 2007 3) Raqeeb - 2007 4) Naqaab - 2007 5) Gangster - 2006 6) Agnipankh - 2004 7) Mudda - The Issue - 2003 |
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | 1) London Dreams - 2009 2) Jhoom Barabar Jhoom - 2007 |
Anand Raj Anand | 1) Dil Toh Deewana Hai - 2016 2) Nehlle Pe Dehlla - 2007
3) Plan - 2003 4) Jaal: The Trap - 2003 5) Kaante - 2002 |
Anu Malik | 1) Mission Istaanbul - 2008 2) Hastey Hastey - 2008 3) Zindaggi Rocks - 2007 4) Garv - 2004 5) Aan: Men at Work - 2004 6) Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost - 2003 |
Sameer | 1) Krrish 3 - 2013 2) Mission Istaanbul - 2008 3) Hastey Hastey - 2008 4) Naqaab - 2007 5) Apne - 2007 6) Raqeeb - 2007 7) Good Boy, Bad Boy - 2007 8) Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee - 2007 9) Nehlle Pe Dehlla - 2007 10) Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost - 2003 |
Vishal-Shekhar | 1) I See You - 2006 |
Himesh Reshammiya | 1) OMG - Oh My God! - 2012 2) Good Boy, Bad Boy - 2007 3) Namastey London - 2007 |
Jeet Gannguli |
1) Raaz 3D - 2012 2) Chirodini Tumi Je Amar 2 - 2014 3) Rangbaaz - 2013 4) Paglu 2 - 2012 5) Jaaneman - 2012 6) 100% Love - 2012 7) Paglu - 2011 8) Mon Je Kore Uru Uru - 2011 9) Paran Jai Jaliya Re - 2008 10) Prem Aamar - 2009 11) Krodh - 2009 12) Keno Kichhu Kotha Bolo Na - 2009 13) Dujone - 2009 14) Bolo Na Tumi Aamar - 2009 15) Mon Mane Na - 2008 16) Chirodini Tumi Je Amar - 2008 17) Premi - 2005 |
Sajid-Wajid | 1) Hello - 2008 |
Salim-Sulaiman | 1) Aashayein - 2010 2) Bombay to Bangkok - 2007 |
Rajesh Roshan | 1) Krrish 3 - 2013 |
A.R. Rahman | 1) Micromax Unite Cricket Anthem - 2015 2) A.R. Rahman - Signature Collection (CD3) - 2009 |
Bappi Lahiri | 1) Its Rocking Dard E Disco - 2012 2) Latto - 2013 3) Hangover - 2010 |
Awards and honours
Zubeen Garg has received the following recognitions for his successful work in the industry.
Year | Award | Movie/Album/Song | Category | Result |
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2005 | 52nd National Film Awards | Dinobandhu (movie) | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
BFJA Awards | Shudhu Tumi (movie) | Best Music Director | Won | |
2006 | Global Indian Film Awards[36] | Ya Ali
(Gangster) |
Best Playback Singer - Male | Won |
2007 | Stardust Awards[37] | New Musical Sensation – Male | Won | |
Filmfare Awards [38] | Best Playback Singer - Male | Nominated | ||
IIFA Awards[39] | Nominated | |||
2009 | 55th National Film Awards | Echoes of Silence (movie) | National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction | Won |
2010 | 56th National Film Awards | Mon Jaai (movie)[33] | Best Actor | Nominated |
2012 | Prag Cine Awards[40][41] |
Rang Dia Morom (Raamdhenu) |
Best Playback Singer - Male | Nominated |
2013 | Thunuk Thanak
(Me and My Sister) |
Nominated | ||
2014 | Kaalor Aasur
(Shinyor) |
Nominated | ||
2015 | Ahetuk- title track
(Ahetuk) |
Won | ||
Rodor Sithi
(movie) |
Best Music Direction | Nominated | ||
2017 | Gane Ki Aane
(movie) |
Nominated | ||
Janu Janu | Best Playback Singer - Male | Nominated | ||
2018 | Mission China (movie) | Best Actor (Popular) | Won | |
Best Film (Popular) | Won | |||
Din Jwole Raati Jwole | Best Playback Singer (male) | Nominated | ||
Priyaar Priyo (movie) | Best Actor | Nominated |
See also
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External links
- Zubeen Garg at IMDb