Did filmmakers ignore doctors’ warning to keep Zubeen away from sea? Himanta flags 'negligence'

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on December 7, raised serious questions of “negligence” in connection with the shooting of Zubeen Garg’s last film Roi Roi Binale, pointing out that doctors had specifically warned the singer-actor to remain away from the sea and fire.

Addressing the media, Sarma said he was informed that despite clear medical advice from doctors at Nemcare Hospital, Zubeen shot crucial sequences at a seaside, reportedly in Sri Lanka, as part of the film.

 “Doctors had asked Zubeen to stay away from the sea and fire. I have learned that his last movie is about the sea. I have not seen the movie till now, but I will go to see it in January 2026,” the Chief Minister said.

Sarma stated that after viewing the film, his first question would be how Zubeen was taken so close to the sea despite medical prohibitions. 

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“If you see the sequence of the movie, the shoot was done at the seashore. Doctors at Nemcare hospital clearly told Zubeen to stay away from the sea or fire,” he said. He further revealed that when the filmmakers met him, he directly asked how they allowed Zubeen to enter Sri Lankan seawater.

The Chief Minister said he will not attend the Post Malone concert scheduled soon, as his priority is to first see Zubeen’s final movie and assess the circumstances related to the shoot. 

“After Zubeen’s death enquiry, there will be one more enquiry on negligence. How did the shoot happen in seawater?” he stated, hinting at an additional probe apart from the ongoing inquiry into the singer’s sudden demise.

Zubeen Garg, a cultural icon of Assam, passed away recently, leaving fans in shock and grief. With Sarma’s remarks, the probe into his death is now expected to widen, focusing not just on the medical aspects but also on compliance with safety instructions during his film shoot.