In
a
proud
moment
for
Bihar
and
Indian
cinema,
Chhath,
directed
by
National
Award-winning
filmmaker
Nitin
Neera
Chandra
and
produced
by
acclaimed
actress
and
National
Award-winning
producer
Neetu
Chandra,
has
been
officially
selected
for
the
Indian
Panorama
section
at
the
International
Film
Festival
of
India
(IFFI).
Rooted
deeply
in
the
emotional
and
spiritual
essence
of
India,
Chhath
is
a
moving
cinematic
ode
to
the
indomitable
spirit
and
cultural
richness
of
Bihar.
The
film
beautifully
captures
the
devotion,
discipline,
and
profound
faith
that
define
one
of
India’s
most
sacred
festivals,
Chhath
Puja.
Premiered
in
October
this
year
on
Waves
OTT,
Chhath
has
already
touched
audiences
with
its
authenticity
and
soulful
storytelling.
Speaking
about
the
selection,
Nitin
Neera
Chandra
shared,
“This
recognition
is
not
just
for
our
film
but
for
Bihar
and
its
people.
Through
Chhath,
we
wanted
to
show
the
grace,
resilience,
and
pride
that
define
our
culture.”
Echoing
his
sentiments,
Neetu
Chandra
expressed
her
joy,
saying,
“With
every
project,
we
are
striving
to
bring
respect
and
positive
attention
back
to
our
home
state.
I
was
ecstatic
to
see
how
the
festival
was
being
talked
about
in
the
whole
country
this
year.
The
film
is
a
heartfelt
tribute
to
our
roots,
and
being
selected
for
Indian
Panorama
is
an
honor
that
motivates
us
to
keep
telling
such
stories.”
The
brother-sister
duo,
Nitin
and
Neetu
Chandra,
has
been
working
meticulously
to
change
the
image
of
Bihar
through
their
films,
aiming
to
restore
respect
and
pride
for
their
homeland
in
the
cinematic
landscape.
Their
commitment
to
showcasing
Bihar’s
talent,
traditions,
and
narratives
has
earned
them
admiration
across
the
country.
While
Neetu
has
already
done
a
Hollywood
film,
she
was
also
announced
as
the
Face
of
the
Election
Commission
in
Bihar
this
year,
reinforcing
her
influence
as
both
an
artist
and
a
responsible
public
figure
dedicated
to
the
state’s
progress.