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Shaila is a heartfelt Kashmiri-set romantic drama produced by Sunil Sharma under Riyom Films and directed by Saki Shah. The story follows Shaila (Sara Khan), a local journalist in Kashmir who, while distracted on her phone while driving, collides with Kunal (Rohit Chaudhary), a visiting photographer. What begins as an awkward accident on the snow-dusted roads of Kashmir grows into an unexpected romance as the two strangers navigate the breathtaking landscape, their own emotional reservations, and the possibility of love in the most unexpected circumstances. Set against the alpine scenery of Jammu and Kashmir, the film is a character-driven romance about the collision of two worlds — the local and the outsider — and the heart's capacity to find its counterpart in the chaos of ordinary life. Distributed by Reliance Entertainment and released theatrically on February 28, 2025, it runs approximately 95 minutes.

Shaila features a five-song original soundtrack composed by Ashh K and Sunil Sharma, with lyrics by Sunil Sharma, Sonu Raipuria, and Divesh Bhan. Confirmed tracks include: Nachle (title track, sung by Shahid Mallya and Suhani Thapa, released January 7, 2025); Barbaad Kiya Mujko (sung by Ishan Kouran and Ananya Bhatt, released January 22, 2025); Jab Se Nazar Me (sung by Sunil Sharma); and Call Me Player (sung by Divesh Bhan). The full tracklist could not be verified from public sources at time of writing.

Shaila is a modest Kashmiri-location romantic drama notable for its regional production identity — produced by Riyom Films with Reliance Entertainment distribution and set entirely against Jammu and Kashmir's alpine landscape. Ashh K and Sunil Sharma's five-song soundtrack is characteristic of small-budget Hindi romantic film music in 2025: earnest, melodically accessible, and functionally tied to the romance narrative. The Kashmir setting gives the film a geographical texture rare in contemporary urban-centric Hindi romances, with 'Barbaad Kiya Mujko' and 'Nachle' representing its melodic highlights.

Shaila had a limited theatrical release through Reliance Entertainment in February 2025 with box office figures not publicly reported, reflecting the challenging economics of small independent Hindi romantic films. Reviews were appreciative of the scenic direction and the warm performances of Sara Khan and Rohit Chaudhary. The film represents the category of independently made Hindi romances whose audience is found primarily through OTT discovery rather than theatrical runs.