“If Only He Was Still Here”: Silchar Fans Moved by Zubeen Garg’s Final On-Screen Role in Roi Roi Binale

The much-awaited film Roi Roi Binale, starring the late Zubeen Garg in the lead role, released across Assam on Friday (October 31). Fans flocked to cinemas to watch their idol on screen for one last time, making the release an emotional moment across the state.

It has been over a month since Zubeen Garg’s untimely death, and the truth behind it remains unclear. His fans, who continue to mourn his loss, raised one united demand at theatres today — “Justice for Zubeen Da.”

In Silchar, theatres screened only Roi Roi Binale, showing the deep affection people hold for the beloved singer. While much of the nation is talking about The Taj Story, in Assam, all conversations today were about Zubeen and his final film.

The film left audiences teary-eyed. A professor from Assam University, Silchar, Ayesha Tahira Rashid, Silchar, told Barak Bulletin that the film was “a rollercoaster of emotions.” She added, “If I, as just a fan, feel such grief, I can only imagine how painful it must be for his father and wife.”

In a heartfelt gesture of devotion, a fan travelled all the way from Tinsukia to Silchar after theatres in Tinsukia were found housefull. Another teacher who went for the first day, first show on Friday, said, “I don’t care about who’s Bengali and who’s Assamese, we have lost a great soul. There can be no second Zubeen Garg. Be it his social work or music, he will be remembered for all his great deeds.”

Roi Roi Binale tells the story of a blind singer who dreams of making it big in the music industry but refuses to compromise his art. Zubeen’s character, Raul, reflects his real-life ideals — his honesty, his defiance against misuse of power, and his deep connection to music. Several scenes, including one by the sea, felt symbolic of his real-life departure, leaving fans emotional.

Reflecting on the ending, Ayesha Tahira Rashid added, “He received a happy ending in the film. If only he had the same fate in reality as well. If only he were still here.”

Across Assam, one message echoed louder than applause — love, remembrance, and a call for justice for Zubeen Da.