Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Hima Das's Triumph Immortalized by Zubeen Garg's Song
Hima Das, a runner, won a gold medal in 2018.
When she won, she shouted "Mon Jai," which means "I feel like."
It's also the name of a song by Zubeen Garg, a famous singer from Assam.
The song was popular in Assam, and Hima Das carried it to the world stage.
The phrase "Mon Jai" became her driving force, representing her achievements and her connection with Zubeen Garg, who recently passed away.
This article is a tribute to both Hima and Zubeen, and how the song connected them both, and gave inspiration to others.
Hima Das won a gold medal at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships in 2018.
She repeatedly shouted "Mon Jai" during the event, which is a phrase meaning "I feel like".
"Mon Jai" is the name of a song by Zubeen Garg.
The song resonated with people from Assam and became an anthem for a generation.
Hima Das considered "Mon Jai" as her mantra and inspiration.
- Who
- Hima Das and Zubeen Garg
- What
- The connection between Hima Das's gold medal and Zubeen Garg's song Mon Jai.
- When
- Hima Das won gold in 2018, and Zubeen Garg's death is recent.
- Where
- Tampere, Finland; Assam, India
- Why
- The song 'Mon Jai' inspired Hima Das, becoming her mantra, and the article discusses the impact of Zubeen Garg's work.
- Athlete
- Hima Das
- Song
- Mon Jai
- Singer
- Zubeen Garg
- Film
- Mon Jai (2008)
- Event
- 2018 Under-20 World Athletics Championships