Daag is a 2001 Indian Assamese action-drama film directed by Munin Barua and produced by Nilotpal Chaudhary. It was released on 2 February 2001 and was the first Assamese film of 2001. It starred Jatin Bora, Tapan Das and Anurupa Pathak in a leading role. This film marked Jatin-Zubeen-Munin's second collaboration after Hiya Diya Niya (2000).
This film marked Anurupa Pathak's acting debut and only film to date.
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Cast
Jatin Bora as Rahul Baruah
Tapan Das as Rohit Baruah
Anurupa Pathak as Baishnabi
Bishnu Kharghoria as Lalit
Arun Nath as Dr. Ajoy Hazarika
Mridula Baruah as Jayanti Hazarika
Hiranya Deka as Gohain / Mohandas
Chetana Das as Pramila Rani Bormudoi
Indira Rao
Soundtrack
The music soundtrack of Daag was composed by Zubeen Garg. It marked his third film as a music director after Hiya Diya Niya (2000) and Tumi Mor Matho Mor (2000). It was supposed to release on 3 October 2000 coincided with Durga Puja celebration, however, the release was delayed to 10 November 2000 following the death of Zubeen's mother, Ily Borthakur. The vocals were performed by Zubeen Garg, his sister Jonkey Borthakur, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Shashwati Phukan, Utpal Sharma, Rupjyoti Devi and Diganta Bharati, who marked his debut film as a playback singer. While all songs became superhit, the track "Mayabini Ratir Bukut" became one of Garg's signatures romantic hit song and became his first major breakthrough Assamese song.
In September 2025, following Zubeen Garg's death, the song was widely sung by fans and mourners to pay tribute. According to The Times of India, at his cremation "a chorus of his beloved song, 'Mayabini Ratir Bukut,' transformed the somber occasion into a moving celebration of his life." Garg had previously requested that this song be played after his death, and tributes poured in from across Assam, India and worldwide.
This song was also featured during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 held in Guwahati, where playback singer Shreya Ghoshal paid tribute to Garg with a touching performance. She presented a medley of his well-known songs, culminating with this song during the mid-innings of the opening match between India and Sri Lanka.
During an episode of India's Got Talent, contestants presented a rendition of Mayabini Ratir Bukut as a tribute to Zubeen Garg. The performance prompted judge Shaan to reflect on his association with Garg and acknowledge the song's lasting significance in Assamese music.
The soundtrack of Daag marked the first collaboration between Zubeen and Diganta where they sang together for the song "Monole Ubhoti Aahe Loralir."
Bollywood playback singer Raageshwari Loomba was originally supposed to sing "Jeni Jaba Xun" alongside Zubeen Garg and was also slated to provide background vocals for the track "Mayabini Ratir Bukut". However, she had to withdraw from these projects after being diagnosed with Bell's palsy. Subsequently, Mahalakshmi Iyer took her place for the song "Jeni Jaba Xun", while Jonkey Borthakur replaced her for "Mayabini Ratir Bukut".