NEW DELHI: Doordarshan is to telecast an hour-long film documentary on 21 and 22 March to mark the centenary year of Bihar.

?Bihar Shatak?, produced by Doordarshan late last year which marked the centenary year of the state, will be telecast on DD National at 9 am on both days to mark Bihar Divas.

The film showcases the journey of Bihar from ancient to contemporary times. It documents how Bihar has a legacy of 3000 years and was once a synonym of India when religion, politics, social change, economy, culture, education and knowledge were prospering in ancient Bihar. The film presents a bird?s eye view of all that makes Bihar unique.

It proceeds to show how political exigencies over the years eclipsed it into backwardness. Mostly in the news for wrong reasons in the past few decades, it was pushed into oblivion but could not be obliterated. The film shows how resurgence has begun, despite all odds and how people are shedding their age old complacency, redefining the people?s identity of Bihar. The film documents the struggle of a frontrunner becoming a non- performer, trying to become a forerunner once again.

It takes the viewers on a stupendous journey of change and development sweeping Bihar. Bihar has recorded an impressive growth of 11.95 per cent - the highest amongst all States during the 11th Plan. Regaining its lost status considerably today, the film highlights how its growth story is poised to bring back Bihar on the centre stage.
 
The film has been shot extensively from Bodhgaya to Buxar and from Nirmali to Nalanda. Cross sections of people have also been interviewed to reveal the diverse ethos of Bihar, which is propelling it towards its place in the Sun once again.

The film gives hope to the common man of Bihar who are marginalised. To the upscale Bihar lovers, the film provides a visual treat into this culturally rich state.