In an attempt to change its image, Doordarshan has started telecast of a new serial titled Gora which is based on a novel by the same name, written by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. This 26 episode series is produced by well-known documentary producer Gargi Sen and directed by her filmmaker brother Somnath Sen (Leela). The cast comprises of newbies who have worked with the director before in his days of Film and Television Institute of India (Pune).