Movie Review: Thank You For Coming - 3.5/5

The Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) has postponed its 10th edition, originally scheduled for December 4-7, 2025, to 2026 as a tribute to the late Zubeen Garg, a beloved cultural icon of Assam and the Northeast. The festival organizers expressed that celebrating while mourning the loss of such a pivotal figure in the region's cultural identity felt inappropriate. Festival Director Tanushree Hazarika described Garg as the "heart of Assam's cultural rhythm" whose artistic legacy united people across the Northeast. The decision was taken after consultations within the festival's team, reflecting the shared grief. Filmmakers who had submitted entries will receive full refunds. The festival aims to return stronger in 2026, honoring Garg's memory and continuing to celebrate meaningful cinema and cultural exchange[2][4][7]. Zubeen Garg, known for his extensive contributions as a musician, filmmaker, and humanitarian, passed away on September 19, 2025. His death has deeply impacted Assam and the larger cultural community. Thousands paid their respects to Garg, who recorded over 38,000 songs in 40 languages and dialects throughout his three-decade career. His passing marked a profound loss for the state's music and cultural scene, leading not only to the BVFF postponement but also a wider period of mourning and tribute across Assam[2][4][8]. In summary, the postponement of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival is a heartfelt gesture by Assam's film fraternity to honor Zubeen Garg's enduring legacy and to allow the community time to grieve responsibly before resuming celebrations of art and culture.

Citations
1.https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/brahmaputra-valley-film-festival-in-assam-postponed-following-the-passing-of-a-cultural-icon-affecting-tourism-and-travel-heres-what-you-really-need-to-know/
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/brahmaputra-valley-film-festival-in-assam-postponed-in-honour-of-zubeen-garg-101760619966615.html
3.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/zubeen-garg-death-brahmaputra-valley-film-festival-postponed-as-organisers-mourn-loss-of-assams-cultural-icon-article-153013314
4.https://www.sentinelassam.com/topheadlines/with-zubeen-in-heart-brahmaputra-valley-film-festival-postponed-to-2026-as-mark-of-tribute-to-zubeen-garg
5.https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/brahmaputra-valley-film-festival-postponed-to-2026-following-zubeen-gargs-passing-1291389-2025-10-16
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/papon-apologises-for-cancelling-shows-pauses-work-to-mourn-zubeen-gargs-demise/articleshow/124210939.cms
7.https://m.nenow.in/article/assam/brahmaputra-valley-film-festival-postpones-10th-edition-in-tribute-to-zubeen-garg/467495/amp
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/zubeen-gargs-final-journey-thousands-bid-farewell-to-assams-music-icon-watch-video/articleshow/124025811.cms
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