Companion
Sahela
“Sometimes the greatest act of love is letting go”
Synopsis
To their respective conservative Indian parents, Vir and Nitya are a happily married couple living in Parramatta, Sydney. They love to play the sitar together, she is a successful dentist, and he is studying for his accounting exam. However, as the cultural expectations ingrained into them from childhood start to take their toll, they both face challenges in their personal and professional lives. After reaching a breaking point, Vir comes out to Nitya about his sexuality, which causes a rift between them and brings shame to their families. Vir then decides to explore his own sexual identity with another man.
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Antonio Aakeel
Vir Oza
Anula Navlekar
Nitya Behl
Harish Patel
Amit Oza
Nicholas Brown
Makrand
Sheeba Chaddha
Leena Behl
Georgia Blizzard
Amanda
Gus Murray
Nathan
Nicholas Burton
Josh
Saba Zaidi Abdi
Nani
Zain Ayub
Vishnu
Vipin Sharma
Ashok Behl
Saksham Sharma
Rishi
Ananya Dixit
Anu
Tai Hara
Jarome
Martin Harper
Brian
Miranda Daughtry
Jess
Waseem Khan
Dr. Parekh
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jio MAMI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raghuvir Joshi
- Screenplay & Story
- Atika Chohan, Raghuvir Joshi, Jett Tattersall
- Original Title
- Sahela
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raghuvir Joshi
Atika Chohan, Raghuvir Joshi, Jett Tattersall
Scott Gray
Radhika Lavu, Tayyab Madni, Dev Patel
Department Leadership Roster
Atika Chohan
Writer
Raghuvir Joshi
Director
Scott Gray
Editor
Raghuvir Joshi
Writer
Radhika Lavu
Producer
Tayyab Madni
Producer
Jett Tattersall
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Companion
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What is Companion about?
To their respective conservative Indian parents, Vir and Nitya are a happily married couple living in Parramatta, Sydney. They love to play the sitar together, she is a successful dentist, and he is studying for his accounting exam. However, as the cultural expectations ingrained into them from childhood start to take their toll, they both face challenges in their personal and professional lives. After reaching a breaking point, Vir comes out to Nitya about his sexuality, which causes a rift between them and brings shame to their families. Vir then decides to explore his own sexual identity with another man.
Who directed Companion?
Companion was directed by Raghuvir Joshi.
Who stars in Companion?
The principal cast of Companion includes Antonio Aakeel, Anula Navlekar, Harish Patel, Nicholas Brown, Sheeba Chaddha.
When was Companion released and how long is it?
Companion was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.