Mela

Mela

Year: 2000

Runtime: 156 mins

Language: Georgian

Director: Dharmesh Darshan

RomanceDramaActionComedyAdventure

Best mates Kishen and Shankar decide to help village belle Roopa avenge her family’s death, but their friendship is tested in the process.

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Timeline – Mela (2000)

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1

Roopa returns to Chandanpur amid carnival mood

Roopa returns to Chandanpur, where a carnival-like mood hints at celebration and a forthcoming marriage. The town buzzes with festivity, yet a sense of danger threads through the celebration. Her homecoming sets in motion a chain of events that will test loyalties and courage.

Chandanpur
2

Terror attack and family tragedy

A group of terrorists led by Gujjar Singh raids the town, unleashing chaos and killing a visiting politician. Roopa watches in fear as Ram Singh and Gopal rush to protect her, but Gujjar ruthlessly cuts them down. The assault leaves Roopa shaken and marked by the predator's chilling promise.

Chandanpur
3

Roopa's desperate leap and vow

Heartbreak drives Roopa to a desperate act, leaping into a waterfall to escape her attackers. She survives the plunge and resolves to confront Gujjar, channeling her pain into determination. This moment marks a turning point as she vows to reclaim her life.

Waterfall near Chandanpur
4

Roopa steals Kishan's clothes and meets him

Roopa steals Kishan's clothes and, wearing them, inserts herself into a restaurant encounter that unnerves him. A group of goons harasses Roopa, provoking a violent rescue by Shankar who wrecks the restaurant and asserts Kishan's money. The chaotic confrontation forges a tenuous alliance between Roopa and Kishan.

Khanpur (restaurant)
5

Defection to Khanpur and a wary police check

Roopa follows Kishan and Shankar to Khanpur, slipping into the back of their truck as a routine police check passes by. Inspector Pakkad Singh eyes them with suspicion but ultimately lets them go, allowing the trio to continue their uneasy journey. The escape deepens Roopa's dependence on Kishan and Shankar.

Khanpur
6

Kishan grows fond and outfits a show

Kishan grows fond of Roopa and envisions her as the heroine of their forthcoming dance show. He sees talent, grit, and a fierce spirit in her, despite the danger they face. Roopa's presence quietly shifts the dynamics among the trio and their crew.

Khanpur
7

Pursuit intensifies: gang and Surendra chase Roopa

The trio is pursued by the gang and Roopa's drunken ex-fiancé, Surendra Pratap Singh, as they struggle to stay ahead. Shankar and Kishan repeatedly rescue Roopa, keeping her alive and connected to their plan. To regain a foothold, Roopa pretends to fall for Kishan, hoping it will buy them safe passage back to Chandanpur.

On the road
8

Return to Chandanpur and truths revealed

Back in Chandanpur, Roopa reveals the truth about her past, and Shankar adopts a protective, almost brotherly stance. Kishan is left wounded by guilt and withdraws from the others, while Shankar rallies the villagers to confront Gujjar. The balance of loyalties begins to tilt toward a united fight.

Chandanpur
9

Second trap and Gujjar's strike

Shankar orchestrates a second trap around another carnival, but Gujjar's forces strike first, triggering a brutal chase. Kishan returns with Insp. Pakkad Singh, whose temporary suspension adds tension to the mission. The plan's fragility becomes clear as Gujjar's menace persists.

Chandanpur carnival area
10

Kidnapping and confrontation at Gujjar's hideout

Roopa is kidnapped again and dragged to Gujjar's hideout, where she is forced into a brutal fight against his men. Gujjar mocks her, insisting she forgets her bonds to Kishan, but her defiance draws Shankar and Kishan into the fray. The three allies fight to save Roopa and end Gujjar's tyranny.

Gujjar's hideout
11

Climax: village defense and Gujjar's defeat

As Gujjar presses his advantage, Kishan fights on while Roopa and Shankar provide support and the villagers descend to help defend the town. Shankar hurls Gujjar aside, and Kishan delivers decisive blows with Roopa and Shankar backing him up. The tyrant falls as the community unites to reclaim their home.

Chandanpur
12

Aftermath and new beginnings

In the aftermath, Shankar reunites with Roopa and encounters Champakali, who hints at chapters beyond the village borders. The story closes on a note of resilience, loyalty, and the complex ties that bind a family, lovers, and a village together. The final moment suggests further stories might follow beyond Chandanpur.

Chandanpur

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