Zubeen Garg

Zubeen Garg
Zubeen Garg, 2016
Background information
Genres Assamese folk, Bihu, Indian folk, Indian pop, rock
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • musician
  • composer
  • lyricist
  • music producer
  • actor
  • film director
  • film producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • tabla
  • keyboard
  • dhol
  • guitar
Years active 1992–present
Labels Universal Music Group, I Creation, Times Music, T-Series, Zee Music Company, Saregama
Associated acts Parineeta Borthakur
Website zubeengarg.in

Zubeen Garg is an Indian singer, composer, songwriter, music producer, film director, philanthropist, film producer and actor from Jorhat, Assam. His contributions are mostly attributed in Assamese, Bengali and Bollywood.[1] Besides, his songs in Assamese, Garg has sung many songs in other languages and dialects, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Bodo, Karbi, Nepali, Bishnupriya Manipuri, Goalparia and English. He is also an instrumentalist and plays dhol, guitar, mandolin, keyboard and various percussion instruments.[2][3][4]

Personal life

Garg is from Jorhat, Assam, India. He was named after the composer Zubin Mehta and uses his gotra name, Garg, as his surname. Garg's father Mohini Borthakur is also a poet and lyricist writing under the name Kapil Thakur. His mother Ily Borthakur was a dancer, actress and singer. His younger sister Jonkey Borthakur was an actress and singer who died in a car accident in 2002 near Tezpur while they were going to perform stage show along with her co-artists. There after Garg made an album known as Xixu in memory of his late sister Jonkey.[5] His other sister Palme is a Bharata Natyam dancer. Zubeen married Garima Saikia, a fashion designer from Golaghat, India on 4 February 2002.[6][7][8]

Career

Garg entered into the professional music when his debut album Anamika was released in 1992.[9].He later released albums including Maya, Asha and Pakhi. In the late 90's Garg moved to Mumbai to work in the Bollywood music industry where he recorded few Hindi albums and films like Chandni Raat, Yuhi Kabhi, Fiza and Kaante.[10]

He finally got the biggest break in Bollywood in the film Gangster.The song Ya Ali of Gangster[11] movie was one of the most popular hit of 2006. The song brought him the best playback singer Global Indian Film Awards(GIFA) in 2006. His next Hindi album Zindagi[12][13] was released in 2007 which was highly appreciated. His discography includes more than 15000 songs in various Indian languages.[14]

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.[15]

Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film(s) Language Role
2018The UnderworldAssameseDon
2017 Priyar Priyo Assamese Priyobrot Kakoti/ Bishnujyoti Bezbaruah
Mission ChinaAssameseColonel Goswami
2016Xat Nomboror XondhanotAssameseSpecial Appearance
Gaane Ki AaneAssameseNilabh Jonak Baruah
2015AhetukAssameseSpecial Appearance In the Song "Ahetuk"
2014Rodor SithiAssameseBaba
Suma PorokhoteAssameseSpecial Appearance In the Song "Suma Porokhote"
2012RaamdhenuAssameseSpecial Appearance In the Song "Tupi"
2012Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare(As The River Flows)Assamese/HindiSpecial

Appearance

2008Mon JaiAssameseManab
2007Big BrotherHindiSpecial Appearance In the Song "Jag Lal Lal"
2006Strings - Bound by FaithHindiSpecial Appearance In the Song "Mantra (Om)"
2006GangsterHindiSpecial Apperannce In the Song "Ya Ali"
2004DinabandhooAssameseBipul
2000Tumi Mur Matho MurAssameseHrishi

As a music director

Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Movie(s) Language
2018Dil Toh Deewana HaiHindi
2017Priyar PriyoAssamese
2017Mission ChinaAssamese
2017Gangs Of North EastHindi/Khasi
2016Dil Toh Deewana Hai[16] Hindi
2016Gaane Ki AaneAssamese
2014Rodor SithiAssamese
2012Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare/As The River FlowsAssamese/Hindi
2010Mon NiyeBengali
2010Kache Acho TumiBengali
2008Mon JaiAssamese
2006Strings- Bound By FaithHindi
2006Aami AsomiyaAssamese
2006AdhinayakAssamese
2004Shudhu TumiBengali
2004DinabandhooAssamese
2004RongAssamese
2004BarudAssamese
2004MayaAssamese
2003Juman-SumanAssamese
2003BidhataAssamese
2003Priya MilonAssamese
2003AgnishakshiAssamese
2002Prem Aru PremAssamese
2002Jibon Nodir Duti ParAssamese
2002KanyadaanAssamese
2001NayakAssamese
2001DaagAssamese
2000Tumi Mur Matho MurAssamese
2000Hiya Diya NiyaAssamese

Discography

Selected filmography

Collaboration with musician and lyricist

Musician/LyricistMovie/Album
Pritam1) 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-Loy1) London Dreams - 2009 2) Jhoom Barabar Jhoom - 2007
Anand Raj Anand1) Dil Toh Deewana Hai - 2016 2) Nehlle Pe Dehlla - 2007

3) Plan - 2003 4) Jaal: The Trap - 2003 5) Kaante - 2002

Anu Malik1) 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
Sameer1) 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 Reshammiya1) 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-Wajid1) Hello - 2008
Salim-Sulaiman1) Aashayein - 2010 2) Bombay to Bangkok - 2007
Rajesh Roshan1) Krrish 3 - 2013
A.R. Rahman1) Micromax Unite Cricket Anthem - 2015 2) A.R. Rahman - Signature Collection (CD3) - 2009
Bappi Lahiri1) 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.

YearAwardMovie/SongCategoryResult
2005BFJA Awards Best MusicWon
2006Stardust Awards[17]Ya Ali
(Gangster)
New Musical Sensation – MaleWon
2007Filmfare Awards [18]Best Playback Singer - MaleNominated
2007Global Indian Film Awards[19]Won
2007IIFA Awards[20]Nominated
2009National Film Award (Rajat Kamal) Best Music DirectorWon
2015Prag Cine Awards[21][22]AhetukBest Playback Singer - MaleWon
2015Rodor SithiBest Music DirectionWon
2018Mission ChinaBest Actor (Popular)Won
2018Mission ChinaBest Film (Popular)Won

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ganguly, Ruman (26 March 2011). "Zubeen Garg on a different track". Indiatimes. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Zubeen Garg". hindilyrics.net. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Profile of Zubeen Garg - Singer, Music composer of Assam". assamspider.com. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Jonkey Barthakur dies in car mishap". North East News Agency (NENA). NENA. 7–21 February 2002. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "Assam: Zubeen Garg to celebrate his birthday by releasing music album of 'Mission China'!". thenortheasttoday.com. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  7. ↑ "The valentine couple of Jollywood Zubeen and Garima". Hussain Ahmed. magicalassam.com. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  8. ↑ "Assam: Zubeen Garg to celebrate his birthday by releasing music album of 'Mission China'!". nelive.in. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  9. ↑ "About Zubeen's debut album Anamika(অনামিকা) at futuresounds.com". futuresounds.com. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  10. ↑ "About Zubeen Garg". bollywoodmdb.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  11. ↑ "Music Hits 2000-2009". Boxofficeindia.com. 22 January 2009. Archived from the original on 22 January 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  12. ↑ "Zubeen Garg launches new album". radioandmusic. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  13. ↑ "Zubeen Garg New Hindi Album". assamtimes. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  14. ↑ "About Zubeen Garg". fridaymoviez.come. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  15. ↑ "Zubeen played the lead role in Mon jai, the best Assamese Film in the 56th National Award at kothasobi.com". kothasobi.com. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  16. ↑ "Director Raja Bundela releases music of his film 'Dil Toh Deewana Hai'". merinews. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  17. ↑ "Stardust Awards Winners for 2006". indicine.com. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  18. ↑ "Awards By Zubeen Garg". Filmibeat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2015.
  19. ↑ IndiaFM News Bureau (10 December 2006). "G.I.F.A. Awards 2006: List of winners". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  20. ↑ Andre Soares (2007-06-02). "Indian Film Academy Awards 2007". Altfg.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  21. ↑ "Prag Cine Awards 2015 to be held in Assam". indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  22. ↑ "Prag Cine Award on March 21, 22". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
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