Declare Zubeen Garg’s final film tax-free: Assam Congress

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has urged the State government to make Roi Roi Binale, cultural icon Zubeen Garg’s final feature film, tax-free.

Such a step would honour the late Garg’s lifelong commitment to elevating Assam’s cultural heritage, and ensure that this last artistic contribution is accessible to audiences in every corner of the State, Mr. Gogoi said in a letter to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (October 27, 2025).

Singer-composer Garg played the lead role of a blind artiste in the film co-produced with his wife, Garima Saikia Garg. The film, directed by Rajesh Bhuyan, is scheduled for release on October 31.

Garg died while swimming off an island in Singapore on September 19.

“Roi Roi Binale is the final cinematic work of the late Garg. His untimely passing last month has left the people of Assam with a profound sense of loss. While the investigation into the tragic incident continues, citizens across the State continue to honour his memory and immense cultural contributions,” Mr. Gogoi wrote.

A member of the production team said the film has shattered booking records, driven by an emotional wave of love following Garg’s death at the age of 52. The film is set to be released across 46 cities.

“All first-day tickets for the film to be shown on 90 screens in Assam have been pre-booked. To meet the unprecedented demand, cinema halls across the State have added early morning shows, some starting as early as 6 a.m.,” a person associated with the film’s production said.