Music is a beautiful way to express emotion, spread love, and pay tribute to cherished people. An adorable video of a baby elephant has won millions of hearts around the world, who seemingly honours the late Assam singer Zubeen Garg through a joyful dance.The video shows a baby elephant in Jelehuagaon, Dergaon, dancing joyfully to one of Garg’s soulful songs, capturing hearts online in the wake of his sudden passing in Singapore. This natural display of rhythm and innocence has become a powerful tribute to a singer whose influence and love for animals transcended boundaries.
Baby elephant dances to Lt. Zubeen Garg’s song (Photo: guwahati.unofficial/Instagram)
What does the video show
The viral video shows a baby elephant moving its trunk and body perfectly in sync with one of his iconic songs. Locals were amazed by the animal’s natural rhythm blending with the music. Beyond just how adorable the animal looks, the viewers were also hit by the nostalgia of Garg’s song, and the video also received many comments on the post remembering the icon.
Social media reactions
An Instagram user @guwahati.unofficial shared the video with the caption, “Zubeen Da, you will be remembered forever.” Social media flooded with emotional comments such as “Missed you Zubeen da. Please come again,” and “Zubeen da loved animals,” reflecting the love and respect he earned.
Who was Zubeen Garg
Zubeen Garg, was well known as one of Assam’s most influential artists, who died tragically in a swimming accident in Singapore at age 52. He was attending the North East India Festival and had gone on a yacht excursion with friends when he lost consciousness while swimming and was later declared dead at Singapore General Hospital. His passing shocked fans across India and beyond, sparking an outpouring of grief and remembrance.Beyond his regional fame, Garg was known nationally and internationally for hits like “Ya Ali” from the 2006 Bollywood film Gangster. His musical style fused folk traditions from Assam and the Northeast with contemporary pop and rock elements, and he sang in over 40 languages and dialects. His career spanned singing, composing, acting, and philanthropy, making him a cultural symbol and bridge across diverse communities.
