Film

Guru Chela

2023 · 8m

IMDb

8.1

Guru Chela is a heartfelt short film celebrating the timeless bond between a teacher Guru and student Chela. The story revolves around a young Chela who invites his Guru to attend his Bratabandha ceremony, a significant event in Nepalese culture marking a boy's transition into adulthood and spiritual maturity. The ceremony takes place at the Southall Temple in the United Kingdom, bringing together tradition and diaspora life. The Bratabandha combines choodakarma tonsure and Upanayana samskara, symbolizing a promise vrata and a sacred bond bandhana. It is a moment of reflection on cultural identity and spiritual growth. As the Guru blesses the Chela during the rituals, the film delves into their profound relationship. The Guru, representing the source of wisdom and guidance, imparts teachings on life and spirituality, while the Chela demonstrates respect and gratitude for his mentor's influence.

Kumud Pant

Guru

Subash Pandey

Chela

Bidhyabati Pant

Guru's mother

Puspa Pant

Guru's sister

Shankar Ghimire

Chela's brother

Chranjivi Dhakal

Pandit main

Drishya Dhakal

Pandit small

Atul Sharma

Guru's friend

Bharat Mistri

Guru's friend

Dimple Kumar

Guru's friend

• Kumud PantDirector · Writer · Producer

Guru Chela short film (2024) Kumud Pant Subash Pandey Bidhyabati Pant Puspa Pant

Release date

August 1, 2023

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

8m

Budget

$5,000