Patna: The 1982 film that brought Bhojpuri language and culture to national attention is set for a special screening aimed at connecting the youth of Bihar with their cultural roots.
‘Nadiya Ke Paar’, produced by Rajshri Productions and directed by Govind Moonis, will be shown at the House of Variety, Regent Cinema Campus, Gandhi Maidan, as part of the Bihar State Film Development and Finance Corporation’s weekly ‘Coffee with Film’ series. The programme, organised under the Department of Art, Culture and Youth of the Bihar government, screens films that highlight the state’s traditions, social life, and folk culture.
Arvind Ranjan Das, an official with the corporation, said the screening would include a dialogue and discussion session with the audience. “The aim is to introduce young people to Bihar’s cultural heritage and traditional values,” he explained.
Based on the novel Kohbar Ki Shart by Keshav Prasad Mishra, the film depicts rural life, love, social norms, and the dignity of relationships with simplicity and sensitivity. Its songs, composed by the late Ravindra Jain, remain popular, with ‘Kaun Disha Mein Leke Chala Re Batohiya’ especially credited for bringing Bhojpuri folk music to a wider audience.
The event’s chief guest will be Pranav Kumar, Secretary of the Department of Art, Culture and Youth, and the programme will be presented by Ruby, General Manager of the Film Development Corporation. A panel discussion on “Films in Bihar’s Regional Languages: Connecting with Our Roots” will feature prominent figures from the city’s arts, literature, music, and film industries.
More than four decades after its release, ‘Nadiya Ke Paar’ continues to resonate with new generations, offering a window into Bhojpuri language, culture, and social values, and reaffirming the region’s rich cultural identity.
