Sept23,2025
One of Zubeen's favourite song, 'Mayabini Ratir Bukut' means - In the bosom of the magical night, became the anthem of grief for lakhs across Assam after the icon's demise on September 19.
Zubeen lived life king sized. Always outspoken, in one his films (Kanchanjangha) he said - Mur kunu jaati nai, mur kunu bheti nai - which translates to - I have no caste, I have no religion/origin.
Close to his heart, Zubeen in one cultural event had said that when he dies, people of Assam should sing the song - Mayabini Ratir Bukut
Zubeen died on September 19,2025. His death brought the entire state of Assam and the nation to a standstill. Irrespective of class, creed, religion, all reached Guwahati, Assam to pay their last respects to their icon.
Mayabini Ratir Bukut, became the anthem for millions across the country. Though Zubeen may not be alive, but his songs will always remember in the hearts of millions.
The song becomes a timeless reminder of how love transforms ordinary nights into magical ones.
Zubeen's mortal remains have been exhumed at Sonapur's Kamarkuchi. The icon sleeps in the bosom of the magical night. And so the songs continue
Mayabini ratir bukut Dekha palu tumar sobi Dhora dila gopone ahi Hiyar konot Tumi je mor xukan monot Niyorore sesa topal Nami oha rodore noi Mor dehot proti puwa... Dhumuhar xote mor Bahu jugore nason Endharu xosa mor Bahu dinore apon Nijanor gaan mor Xekh hobo bhabo tumar bukut