Family Unveils Zubeen Garg Trust, Seeks Legacy Preservation

GUWAHATI- Garima Garg, wife of late Zubeen Garg, on January 2 announced the formation of a trust in the name of the cultural icon of Assam to preserve and carry forward his artistic, social and cultural legacy.

This came even as the family reiterated their hope for the early delivery of justice in the case related to his death.

Garima Garg, along with the singer’s family members and associates, said she prays that the coming year brings peace and positivity for everyone and expressed confidence that justice would ultimately prevail.

“Zubeen dedicated his life to the people of Assam. It is now our responsibility to uphold his values and take his work forward by following the path he showed,” Garima said.

As part of the initiative, the family’s property at Kharghuli will be handed over to the trust to serve as a center for social, cultural and creative activities that were close to the late icon’s heart.

According to the family, the trust will operate through three dedicated wings. The Kalaguru Foundation will focus on socio-cultural initiatives, while Abhinaya Performing Arts — an institution earlier founded by Zubeen Garg in his sister’s name — will work to promote theatre and performance arts, particularly among young people.

A separate research wing will document and study Zubeen Garg’s life, creative works and his contributions to Assam’s cultural and social landscape, including the preservation of his intellectual property.

The family also said the trust will focus on public health and welfare, noting that health camps have already been organized in remote areas in Zubeen Garg’s name. (IANS)