After 43 years, Bhojpuri classic Nadiya Ke Paar to return on the big screen

The 1982 classic Nadiya Ke Paar, which brought Bhojpuri language and culture to national attention, is returning to the big screen after 43 years with a special screening in Patna aimed at reconnecting Bihar’s youth with their cultural roots. The iconic Rajshri Productions film will be showcased as part of a state-backed initiative celebrating cinema rooted in tradition, social values, and folk heritage.

The special screening of Nadiya Ke Paar is being held at the House of Variety, Regent Cinema Campus, Gandhi Maidan, under the Bihar State Film Development and Finance Corporation’s weekly programme, Coffee With Film. Organised by the Department of Art, Culture and Youth, Government of Bihar, the initiative regularly screens films that reflect Bihar’s cultural ethos, followed by discussions to engage younger audiences.

Produced by Rajshri Productions and directed by Govind Moonis, Nadiya Ke Paar was a massive hit upon its release in 1982. At the time, Rajshri was known for making modest-budget family dramas rooted in Indian values, and the film stood out for its simplicity, emotional depth, and cultural authenticity. Over the years, it has gained iconic status, not least because its story went on to inspire Sooraj Barjatya’s blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Koun, one of the most successful Hindi films of all



time.

The film also marked an important phase in the careers of several key artists. Lead actor Sachin Pilgaonkar later went on to establish himself as a versatile and respected performer across Hindi and regional cinema. Composer Ravindra Jain’s soulful music played a crucial role in the film’s enduring appeal, paving the way for his later collaboration with Raj Kapoor on Ram Teri Ganga Maili. Songs like “Kaun Disa Mein Leke Chala Re Batohiya” continue to resonate with audiences across generations.

The film also marked an important phase in the careers of several key artists. Lead actor Sachin Pilgaonkar later went on to establish himself as a versatile and respected performer across Hindi and regional cinema. Composer Ravindra Jain’s soulful music played a crucial role in the film’s enduring appeal, paving the way for his later collaboration with Raj Kapoor on Ram Teri Ganga Maili. Songs like “Kaun Disa Mein Leke Chala Re Batohiya” continue to resonate with audiences across generations.

Based on Keshav Prasad Mishra’s novel Kohbar Ki Shart, Nadiya Ke Paar presents the Bhojpuri language in its purest form, weaving a narrative around rural life, relationships, and traditional social structures. Its understated dialogues and folk-infused music lend the film an earthy charm that remains relevant even today.