Zubeen Garg

I was born and raised in Assam, and my journey with music began at a young age. From a very tender age I learned tabla when I was in class-2, and started learning different musical folk instruments too. Slowly thereafter composition and singing. My father, a magistrate, had a transferable job, which allowed me to experience different cultures and folk music traditions. I started learning music seriously after my 12th standard, and my background in folk music has been instrumental in shaping my singing style. "I always dreamt of becoming a music director, a musician and accordingly I tried mould myself in that direction."

My school life was very interesting and fascinating, with stints in English, Bengali, and Assamese medium schools. I was an energetic student who loved making noise, playing cricket, and singing. I was in fact a good tabla player and my talent in tabla and singing often helped me escape punishment.

In college life, I was a student of the science stream but music remained my true passion. I spent countless hours rehearsing and performing with fellow artists. I played tabla with other artists and did rehearsals till 2AM, 3AM and remained busy. Every day, I used to come home late at night. I too did a lot of drama, composed music for it and that experience was a great turning and blessed point of my life.

My mother was my first inspiration in music and I learned a lot from her. I've been fortunate to work with talented individuals like Pritam, with whom I shared a decade-long collaboration. The song 'Ya Ali' holds a special place in my heart, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to work on it.

My big break came with the film 'Fiza,' where I composed the song 'Mere Vatan' and I've since then worked on numerous projects, including reality shows. While these platforms provide a platform for new talent, they also present challenges in establishing oneself in the industry. I believe that 'real struggle of a singer begins after the reality show. One has to focus and put all efforts to become a star'. I have worked as a music director and experimented with various genres and styles, and I enjoy the creative freedom that comes with it. In India I have sang songs in almost all the languages and it was truly a lovely experience.

Direction is a demanding job that requires meticulous planning, creativity, and leadership. However, it's also incredibly fulfilling. I've worked on several films, including 'Dinbandhu,' which earned the National Award for Best Regional Film and I was nominated as the Best Supporting Actor and Best Music Director. It was a memorable experience, and I'm proud to have been a part of it.

I like to be unique stylish, when the word fashion is concerned, wearing colourful clothes and shoes and silver jewellery is always my favourite when it comes to my mind. Whenever I get a chance to visit a place for my work profession I collect the funky jewelry.