SaralnamaThe 10th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) has been postponed to 2026. This decision honors the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who died on in Singapore. The festival was originally set for 4-. BVFF organizers announced the delay on Instagram, expressing solidarity with Assam's mourning people. They will refund all submission fees. Meanwhile, five people linked to Zubeen's death investigation were sent to 14-day judicial custody. This includes Northeast Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen's manager Siddhartha Sharma. Protesters threw stones at the police convoy outside Baksa District Jail and set vehicles on fire. To stay updated on the case, follow local news channels and official statements. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 11:28 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The 10th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) has been postponed to 2026
- This decision honors the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who died on 19 Sep 2025 in Singapore
- The festival was originally set for 4-7 Dec 2025