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Indian Idol 16 Opens Auditions With On-Air Tribute to Zubeen Garg

The homage highlights his national stature, with police inquiries into his Singapore death still active.

Overview

  • Judges Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Dadlani honored the late Assamese icon during audition episodes, with Dadlani calling him one of the greatest of all time.
  • Ghoshal performed the Assamese song “Mayabini,” and Dadlani sang “Jaane kya chahe mann bawra” in the televised tribute.
  • A report also noted rapper Badshah joined the on-stage salute as contestants and judges performed Garg’s hits.
  • Garg died on September 19 after falling unconscious while swimming during a yacht outing in Singapore, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances.
  • Mid-day reported that five individuals, including Garg’s cousin and manager, have been detained in the case as “Mayabini” resonates widely as a mourning anthem.