Jignesh Mehta

Bela throws you right into the concrete heart of Ahmedabad, where the city never really shuts up and every street’s got its own drama. Meet Bela, a young woman who’s pretty much had it with the whole “act proper” routine—her family’s old-school, her job’s a grind, and her love life? Let’s just say, it’s complicated (that’s putting it gently). She’s the kind of person who’ll sneak out for late-night chai with her friends and then sneak back in, hoping her nosy aunt doesn’t catch her. Things start to get spicy when her long-lost childhood buddy, Viraj, lands back in town after years away—think Bollywood, but with more awkward small talk and less dramatic wind. Suddenly, Bela’s juggling family expectations, a possible romance, and her own big dreams of breaking free from the same-old, same-old. There’s this tug-of-war inside her, between doing what everyone wants and finally figuring out what she wants for herself. Toss in a bunch of nosy neighbors, office politics, and a splash of city chaos, and you’ve got a recipe for some serious soul-searching (and a few laughs along the way). Honestly, Bela isn’t just about romance or rebellion—it’s about finding that sweet spot where you can actually breathe in a world that keeps trying to box you in. The city’s alive, her friends are a riot, and nothing’s as simple as it seems. Urban life, Gujarati style, with all the messy, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking moments that make up growing up—even when you’re already supposed to be a grown-up.