Guru Chela

Guru Chela

2023 · 8 min · ★ 9.4

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.

Directed by Kumud Pant · Written by Kumud Pant

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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

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