Set in the quaint town of Hubli and later Mumbai, Gently Falls the Bakula follows Shrikant and Shrimati, two childhood friends-turned-spouses whose differing ambitions slowly unravel their relationship. As Shrikant climbs the corporate ladder in the IT world, Shrimati—an intelligent and history-loving student—quietly sacrifices her aspirations to support him. Over time, the fragrant bakula flower, which symbolized their love, begins to fall—mirroring the fading warmth in their marriage

When Shrimati reconnects with an old professor, she realizes the emptiness of her own unfulfilled life and starts reclaiming her identity by pursuing her dreams . Sudha Murty addresses themes like ambition versus personal fulfillment, the silent costs of traditional roles, and the search for self-worth—through her characteristic simple yet impactful storytelling .