ZUBEEN GARG

NEWS: New butterfly species recorded in Arunachal named after Zubeen Garg

Core Overview

• Famous cultural icon of Assam
• Known as: “Luit Kontho” (Voice of the Brahmaputra)
• One of the most influential artists of Northeast India

Environmental & Scientific Relevance

New Plant Species Named After Him

• Species: Osbeckia zubeengargiana
• Discovered in: Manas National Park
• Family: Melastomataceae
• Type: Perennial shrub

New Butterfly Species

• Species: Euthalia zubeengargi
• Found in: Arunachal Pradesh
• Shows: Scientific recognition of cultural icons

Cultural & Artistic Contribution

• Musical Legacy
• Recorded: 38,000–40,000 songs
• In: 40+ languages & dialects
• Revived: Borgeet, Lokageet, Jyoti Sangeet, Rabha Sangeet
• Worked in languages like: Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Bodo, Karbi, Mising, Tiwa

Major Awards & Recognitions

• National Film Award
• Filmfare Awards Assamese (2026)