00:00The untimely demise of singer Zubin Garg during a C outing in Singapore has brought back memories
00:05of his sister Jonkibur Thakur, who died in a car crash 23 years ago.
00:09The incident in 2002, which claimed the life of the 18-year-old budding actor and singer,
00:14left Zubin Garg shattered and profoundly influenced his music and personal life.
00:18Jonkibur Thakur had already made a mark as an actress and singer in Assam, performing
00:22in television shows and the popular film Tumi Mor Matu Mor.
00:25In January 12, 2002, near Tespur in Assam, Sonitpur district, tragedy struck when a car collided
00:31head-on with a truck.
00:32Jonkibur Thakur and a close friend of Zubin were pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital,
00:36leaving the family devastated.
00:37Zubin, who narrowly escaped the accident by changing cars minutes before the crash, was
00:42left grappling with grief and survivor's guilt.
00:44This loss profoundly shaped his music, his spirit and his artistic journey.
00:48In the months following Jonkibur Thakur's death, Zubin released the album Sisshu, a heartfelt
00:52tribute to his sister.
00:53Songs from the album, blending folk melodies with themes of loss and resilience, revealed
00:58a deeply introspective side of the artist that could define his career.
01:01Two decades later, the family faced tragedy again.
01:04Zubin Garg, aged 52, lost his life during a sea outing in Singapore.
01:08Reports indicate that he was swimming when he encountered a fatal incident.
01:11Rescue teams rushed him to the Singapore General Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
01:16From the roads of Assam to the waters of Singapore, the Borthakur family story is marked by grief.
01:20A family's sorrow, a nation's loss and the legacy of two voices forever intertwined by talent
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