As dawn broke over Guwahati this morning, an emotional wave swept through the city’s music and cinema lovers with the long-awaited release of the Assamese film Roi Roi Binale. This final cinematic masterpiece by the legendary Zubeen Garg premiered today, marking not just a film release but the fulfillment of an artist’s lifelong dream.
The inaugural show commenced at 4:25 a.m. at Matrix Cinema Hall, Beltola — an unconventional yet heartfelt timing symbolizing Zubeen’s passionate spirit. Hundreds of fans queued before sunrise, clutching posters and scarves, their eyes sparkling not with sleep but with deep sentiment. The atmosphere was thick with nostalgia, devotion, and the bittersweet pride of witnessing Zubeen Garg’s swansong on the silver screen.
Roi Roi Binale, directed, composed, and envisioned by Zubeen Garg himself, goes beyond traditional cinema. It represents his indomitable spirit, creative madness, and profound love for Assam and its people. For those familiar with his journey, the film’s release today is deeply symbolic — a dream realized though the dreamer is no longer present to witness it.
Inside Matrix Cinema Hall, the air was electric yet emotional. Every scene, every lyric, every frame received thunderous applause and respectful silence. Viewers described the movie as “vintage Zubeen” — a flawless blend of passion, poetry, and pain.
The film has released on multiple screens throughout Assam, but Guwahati remains the emotional epicenter. Many theaters reported sold-out shows even before the official morning slots began.
For Assam, today marks more than a film release. It is history, a farewell, a celebration, and mourning all at once.
