The late Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg’s final film, ‘Roi Roi Binale,’ has left fans across Assam in a state of profound emotion. Released on Friday, the musical drama, which features Garg in the lead role as a blind musician, broke opening day box office records in Assam, earning INR 25 million. The film, a dream project of the legendary singer, songwriter, composer, and actor, who tragically passed away at 52 in a Singapore accident on September 19, has seen all tickets booked until November 15. Theatres in Assam have canceled Bollywood and South Indian movie screenings to accommodate the overwhelming demand for ‘Roi Roi Binale.’ Fans of all ages flocked to cinemas as early as 4:25 AM for the first show, with some even bringing elderly family members to witness Garg’s final performance. Among the attendees were 40 visually impaired children from a local blind school, who expressed their deep connection to Garg’s music. The film’s release has reignited grief across Assam, with thousands still visiting Kamarkuchi, the village where Garg was cremated with state honors. The post-production team, led by sound designer Amrit Pritam, faced emotional challenges in completing the film without Garg’s oversight. Pritam described the project as the most difficult of his career, given Garg’s constant on-screen presence. The film’s title song, ‘Roi Roi Binale,’ originally from Garg’s 1998 album ‘Sobdo,’ carries complex emotions of angst, romance, and longing, resonating deeply with audiences. The unprecedented emotional response to the film underscores Garg’s enduring legacy in Assamese culture.
First show at 4.25am: Indian icon Zubeen Garg’s final film leaves fans in tears
