Zee TV announces its new show - Afsar Bitiya

Educating girls is one of the strongest ways not only to improve gender equality, but to promote economic growth and the healthy development of families, communities and nations.
Taking this thought forward, a new series titled ‘Afsar Bitiya’, whose universal appeal and topicality will prove to be a ray of hope and inspiration to many. Set in Bhagalpur (Bihar), this show will throw light on the importance of female education and issues surrounding their education.It talks about a young girl’s resilience, aspirations, dreams and motivation to work harder and make a mark in society despite all adversities. The story traces the journey of Krishna, whose life centers around getting a good education to improve her family’s life. She is quiet and demure yet a go-getter.
Enacting the lead role of Krishna, who embodies all the virtues of an ambitious woman and is strong enough to become self sufficient is a charming newcomer, Mitali Nag. From a lower middle class family where no one had ever got a better job than a clerk, this girl rises against all odds and happens to become a B.D.O. (Block Development Officer) through her sheer hard work. Her life and her family’s life change forever after she becomes an ‘Afsar Bitiya’. The show then traces the journey of this honest and determined girl from an extremely moderate background who deals with ever changing family situations after she becomes successful in her career.
Apart from Mitali Nag, veteran actors Virendra Saxena and Shahbaz Khan and young heartthrobs Kinshuk Mahajan, Yash Sinha, Shivshakti Sachdev have been chosen to play pivotal roles in this primetime saga. Says Mitali Nag, “I’m absolutely thrilled to have bagged the lead role of Krishna in ‘Afsar Bitiya’ simply because of its strong social message! A Block Development Officer is a person who works towards community development and helps in uplifting the lives of the weaker sections of the society. I read a lot about the responsibilities of a B.D.O before taking up this project and it really inspired me. I’ll feel good if I’m able to inspire even one young Indian girl among teeming millions to become a B. D. O.”
To spread the message of female education and women empowerment, the channel has lined up extensive BTL activities which will be done across many schools and colleges in India.
Krishna’s unexpected achievement brings in a lot of happiness for her family, but is her happiness meant to stay forever? Her sudden accomplishment attracts not only fame but many difficulties. Will Krishna’s values remain intact after she becomes ‘Afsar Bitiya’? Will her position in the society allow her to become a doting and caring wife? Will the nature of her job allow her to remain an obedient daughter and a devoted daughter-in-law? How an honest and determined girl from a moderate background adapts to changing situations is what makes the narrative of AFSAR BITIYA a poignant one!