Weeks after the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg, a Pakistani band paid a heartfelt tribute to him by performing his iconic Bollywood song “Ya Ali” during a live concert in Karachi.
A video of the performance went viral on social media, showing the audience singing along as the band recreated Garg’s famous track from Gangster (2006), composed by Pritam and starring Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut, and Shiney Ahuja. Fans across borders praised the tribute, calling it a reminder that “music has no borders or religion.”
Zubeen Garg, a celebrated artist who sang in more than 40 languages, died in Singapore on September 19 from accidental drowning. The 52-year-old singer, widely loved in Assam and beyond, had made his Bollywood debut with “Ya Ali,” which became one of the most memorable songs of the 2000s.
His death drew wide attention after a bandmate alleged foul play. Following an investigation, Garg’s manager Siddhartha Sharma and North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta were arrested in India on charges of culpable homicide, conspiracy, and negligence.
Zubeen’s final rites and Adya Shraddha were held last week in Jorhat, Assam, where his musical journey began.
Source: NDTV