Bollywood can’t match Zubeen Garg’s musical legacy, says Kunal Ganjawala

Guwahati: In a striking remark that has caught the attention of music lovers nationwide, Bollywood playback singer Kunal Ganjawala has said that neither Bollywood nor Tollywood can match the artistic brilliance and cultural influence of Assam’s iconic musician Zubeen Garg.

Ganjawala, best known for his hit song “Bheege Honth Tere,” praised Zubeen’s exceptional talent while speaking to the media in Guwahati on Saturday.

“Zubeen’s range, creativity, and bond with his audience are extraordinary. Bollywood and Tollywood together cannot match the impact he has created through his music,” he said.

He further noted that Zubeen Garg’s work—spread across Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Nepali, and many other languages—shows a rare level of versatility in Indian music.

“Zubeen is not just Assam’s pride; he is a musical powerhouse of India. He even left Mumbai to remain rooted with the people of Assam. Bollywood and Tollywood simply can’t reach Zubeen Garg’s level,” Ganjawala added.

His statement has renewed conversations about the need for mainstream Indian entertainment industries to recognise and celebrate regional artists who shape India’s cultural identity.

Zubeen Garg continues to be one of the country’s most loved and respected musicians—an artist who represents brilliance, cultural pride, and true creative freedom