Guru Chela

Guru Chela (2023)

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.

Director: Kumud Pant

Casts

	Kumud Pant as Guru
	Subash Pandey as Chela
	Bidhyabati Pant as Guru's mother
	Puspa Pant as Guru's sister
	Shankar Ghimire as Chela's brother
	Chranjivi Dhakal as Pandit main
	Drishya Dhakal as Pandit small
	Atul Sharma as Guru's friend
	Bharat Mistri as Guru's friend
	Dimple Kumar as Guru's friend

Crew