'What a waste of greatness!': late Singer Zubeen Garg to make Bollywood debut in the film ...
Veteran Bengali actor Victor Bannerjee, who had worked with legends like Satyajit Ray and David Lean, recently made the surprising announcement of the late actor Zubeen Garg's Hindi movie, with the singer as the director of the thriller, where he also plays the lead actor. Victor Banerjee announced the upcoming film, Chakra. According to News24, Victor Bannerjee, while talking about the film, said, "I just completed this 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."
What did the veteran actor say when talking about the singer's unexpected demise?
The veteran actor continued discussing his untimely passing, saying, "I shall miss him. What a waste of greatness! The heavens are intoxicated with his charm now. May he stay singing in peace." Victor Banerjee revealed that he and the singer were close friends and enjoyed their time together. The actor continued and said that now the film will be released as a tribute to the artist.
What made Zubeen Garg so popular?
Zubeen Garg first gained pan-India fame with his popular song "Ya Ali," which managed to grab everyone's attention and stay in their playlists even now. The singer has succeeded in bringing Assamese music into the spotlight and giving it the fame and attention it deserves.
What happened to Zubeen Garg?
Zubeen Garg tragically died in a scuba diving incident in Singapore. He was there to attend and perform at the Northeast India Festival. The incident was tragic and left everyone shocked and distraught. As soon as the news came out, wishes and condolences started pouring in for the singer. People from all over India began traveling to Guwahati to pay their final respects.
The singer managed to entertain fans for over 30 years, with over 38,000 songs performed in 40 languages and dialects. He carved a niche for himself, and ever since the news, people in huge numbers have gathered outside the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, where his remains will be interred, to offer final condolences.