The sudden demise of Zubeen Garg has left Assam in an unprecedented state of mourning, with his iconic song Mayabini Ratir Bukut transforming into a collective anthem of grief. Lakhs of people, braving long queues, came to offer floral tributes, while the song Mayabini played continuously in the background, fulfilling Zubeen’s own wish expressed years ago that the ballad be his farewell tune. Even Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined mourners in singing Mayabini. The song, written and composed by Zubeen for the 2001 film Daag, has become a symbol of the void his passing has left. Even Assamese communities in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Pune paid tribute by singing Mayabini, demonstrating how deeply Zubeen’s music resonated beyond Assam.