If you are looking for (extramarital or complicated romance) in broader Gujarati media, modern urban films and web series have begun exploring these themes more frequently:
The "Cilipa" or "Chapli" archetype—often a free-spirited, oversmart woman—is a staple in Gujarati romantic comedies and novels.
, the cinema projectionist. Their "affair" is one of mutual benefit: Samay brings his mother’s delicious home-cooked meals to Fazal in exchange for staying in the projection booth to watch films for free.