Atul Kumarkhaniya

Bela, the 2025 Gujarati urban film directed by Atul Kumarkhaniya, dives headfirst into the chaos and charm of city life through the eyes of its unapologetically bold protagonist, Bela. She’s not your typical heroine—she’s loud, stubborn, and totally uninterested in playing by anyone else’s rules, which, honestly, is half the fun. The story kicks off with Bela juggling her dead-end job, her dysfunctional family (who always have an opinion, of course), and a group of friends who seem to attract drama like moths to a flame. Things start getting real when Bela stumbles into an unexpected romance—nothing sugary or perfect, just messy and hilarious and, at times, painfully awkward. Meanwhile, the city’s hustle doesn’t slow down for anyone. Bela finds herself caught in the middle of some pretty wild situations, from neighborhood politics to navigating office power struggles, all while trying to carve out a little happiness for herself. The film doesn’t hold back on capturing what it actually feels like to grow up Gujarati in a city that’s modern and traditional at the same time. There’s a ton of banter, some epic showdowns, and those tiny, awkward moments that make life weirdly beautiful. It’s a ride through heartbreak, hope, and a whole lot of stubborn love, all wrapped up in the mad energy of urban Gujarat. Honestly, if you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and who everyone wants you to be, Bela’s story is going to hit way too close to home.