As of May 2026, is alive and continues to be an active and influential figure in the world of Central Asian folk music. Rumors regarding his death in 2025 were unsubstantiated, likely fueled by viral misinformation or confusion with other local news events. Addressing the 2025 Rumors
: He continues to perform traditional and Mahali (folk) songs, with new releases appearing on platforms like Barbud Music as recently as November 2025. mir maftun death 2025