‘Roi Roi Binale’ Team Condemns Rampant Piracy; Director Issues Strong Statement

The production team of Roi Roi Binale, starring Zubeen Garg, held a press conference at the head office of Zeal Creations in Ambikagiri Nagar, Guwahati. The event was addressed by director Rajesh Bhuyan and producer Shyamantak Gautam, who expressed deep resentment over the rampant piracy of the film across various social media platforms.

According to the filmmakers, a section of miscreants has illegally recorded and uploaded the film on multiple online platforms. The team alleged that despite efforts to control the spread, the full movie has now been uploaded in several places, causing significant financial and emotional damage to the makers.

Released just nine days ago, Roi Roi Binale has become a massive hit among audiences, but the team said that the extent of piracy has set a dangerous record since its release on October 31. Initially, only short clips of one or two minutes were shared online, but in recent days, the entire film has been leaked.

Also Read: 3 NIT Silchar Students Feared Drowned at Waterfall in Assam's Dima Hasao

“Zubeen Garg never imagined such a state for the Assamese film industry. He is deeply hurt by this development,” said the producers. They further mentioned that around 3,000 members of Zubeen Garg Fan Clubs across the state have been actively working against piracy, though their efforts seem to be struggling against the widespread leaks.

The filmmakers also named several YouTube channels involved in the illegal distribution of the film and lamented how cultural creators are being “used like footballs by the public.” Comparing the film to a newborn, they said, “It’s like someone cutting up and selling a nine-day-old baby—who can tolerate that?”

FIRs have already been lodged in several places, including Duliajan, Tezpur, and Dispur. The team is in constant touch with the Assam police's Crime Branch, and investigations are underway. Reports have also emerged that piracy of the film has spread beyond Assam to other parts of India.

Earlier today, in a live social media address, director Rajesh Bhuyan described the piracy as a betrayal of a long-cherished dream. “It was a dream of Zubeen and mine for the last 19 years. Everyone involved in this film gave their best to make Zubeen’s dream come true, but the culprit has destroyed all our hard work by pirating it on other platforms,” he said.

He questioned those responsible, asking, “The dream we have been trying to fulfill for the last 19 years—some people have destroyed it. Is this your tribute to Zubeen? Is this how you respect him?”

Bhuyan also criticized a section of Assamese viewers for showing greater interest in South Indian films instead of supporting local cinema. “By pirating our films, you are destroying Assamese culture,” he said. Calling the offenders “thieves,” he warned that such actions would not go unpunished. “You have shamed the name of Zubeen and the spirit of #JusticeForZubeenGarg. Thieves of cows are thieves, thieves of cinema are thieves too,” he remarked.

Appealing to the Assamese public, Bhuyan urged everyone to respect their culture and language. “You cannot call yourself Assamese if you don’t respect your culture and language. What you are doing is a shame to Assamese identity and the film industry,” he stated.

Concluding his remarks, Bhuyan made a firm declaration: “I am not requesting anyone to stop pirating — I am demanding it. We will not remain quiet until Zubeen gets justice.”