Garima & Zubeen Garg: A love story across decades

Zubeen Garg, Assam’s legendary singer, and his wife Garima Saikia shared a love story that began with a simple fan letter.

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00:00That's Garima Saikya Garg, Zubin Garg's wife, breaking down as she bids her final farewell.

00:05A fan letter sparked their story and over two decades, their love endured every test's life through their way.

00:11Local reports say Zubin openly admitted to having multiple girlfriends during his school and college years.

00:17Some of these early loves, such as Junmuni and Runjun, reportedly inspired his creative work, including Junmuni Runjun.

00:23It was Garima Saikya, a young costume designer, who reportedly made the first move.

00:28Writing him a fan letter after being mesmerized by his albums Anamika and Maya.

00:33While studying in Mumbai and missing home, she found solace in his music.

00:37According to reports, she got a reply and that reply changed everything.

00:41They reportedly started exchanging letters and soon their friendship blossomed into love.

00:46According to reports, Garima's father did not approve and she sometimes struggled with Zubin's restless nature.

00:52At one point, she reportedly walked away.

00:54Zubin reportedly went through a rough patch and some of his songs reflected the separation.

00:59Yet, Destiny had other plans.

01:01According to reports, they reconciled and tied the knot on February 4, 2002.

01:06Though they had no biological children, reports say they adopted nearly 15 kids, offering them a home, care and a bright future.

01:13And that was the love story of two hearts brought together by Music, Letters and Destiny.