HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Nov 10 : The Assam government has directed the police to launch a strict crackdown against those involved in pirating Zubeen Garg’s last cinematic creation Roi Roi Binale, the final film featuring late singer-actor Zubeen Garg.
The movie, which released in theatres 11 days ago, has reportedly been widely circulated online through unauthorised uploads and downloads.
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Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, speaking to reporters in Dhubri on Monday, said the state government has taken the matter seriously.
“We have asked the police to identify and take strong action against those responsible. I appeal to the people not to engage in such activities. If anyone is aware of piracy, they should immediately inform the nearest police station,” the chief minister said.
The statement came a day after members of the film’s production team visited the Cyber Crime Police Station at Pan Bazar, Guwahati, and lodged a formal complaint regarding the illegal circulation of the film on digital platforms.
Director Rajesh Bhuyan expressed deep disappointment over the piracy, calling it an emotional setback for the entire team.
“Roi Roi Binale was Zubeen da’s last film, and it holds immense sentimental value. Pirating his final work is not just illegal—it is a betrayal of his memory,” Bhuyan said during a screening in Jorhat on Monday.
“We initially thought viewers were sharing small clips as tribute, but soon the full movie was uploaded online. That is extremely painful and unacceptable.”
He urged audiences to watch the film only in theatres, describing piracy as a serious threat to the future of the Assamese film industry.
Meanwhile, a special screening of Roi Roi Binale was held at Elley Cinema Hall in Jorhat for specially-abled students of Jorhat Pratibandi Vidyalaya.
The film has continued to draw an emotional response across Assam, with many describing it as a poignant tribute to Zubeen Garg’s life and his unmatched contribution to Assamese music and cinema.
