For Assam and the Northeast as a whole, Zubeen Da's passing is viewed as the end of an era. Yet his songs are more than simply reminiscences—they are blueprints for the future.
From Assam and based in New Delhi, Ashmita Sharma works at the intersection of labour rights, gender justice, and sustainability.
From Assam and based in New Delhi, Ashmita Sharma works at the intersection of labour rights, gender justice, and sustainability.
For Assam and the Northeast as a whole, Zubeen Da's passing is viewed as the end of an era. Yet his songs are more than simply reminiscences—they are blueprints for the future.
BY Ashmita Sharma 18 November 2025
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