As the screen faded to black and the end credits rolled, I found myself lost in thought — the weather outside seemed to echo the quiet heaviness within. Zubeen Garg’s latest Assamese movie, ‘Roi Roi Binale’, released posthumously, felt more than just a film. It was a reflection of his spirit — fearless, honest, and deeply human.
There’s a dialogue from the movie that stayed with me long after I left the theater:
“If you don’t have anything to learn from someone, never call them Sir.”
In those few words lies a profound truth — one that goes beyond the screen. Respect—Zubeen da reminds us—isn’t something to be offered blindly. It must be earned through wisdom, kindness, and integrity. The title “Sir” should belong only to those who inspire us, teach us, and help us grow.
Zubeen da was one such teacher — not in a classroom, but in life itself. Through his songs, performances, and unfiltered honesty, he taught us to be unapologetically ourselves. He showed us that art is not about perfection, but about passion; not about popularity, but about purpose.
His final film may mark the end of his cinematic journey (P.S.: ‘Chakra’ will be Zubeen Garg’s final posthumous release — marking his Bollywood debut) but it reaffirms a truth we’ve always known — the legend lives on. Through every lyric, every dialogue, and every silence that follows his voice, Zubeen Garg continues to teach, inspire, and remind us to live with authenticity.
bhaskar saikia 
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