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  • Sabar Bonde

    Sabar Bonde

    I watched Sabar Bonda at its 4:20 show at PVR Andheri — an experience that turned out to be more than just cinema, but a mirror. What most gay men go through, irrespective of class. A simple thing like a parent being worried about the future of his gay son.  It began with death. A Continue reading

  • Succulence in scarcity – ‘Sabar Bonda’ (Cactus Pears, India, 2025) , a review

    Succulence in scarcity – ‘Sabar Bonda’ (Cactus Pears, India, 2025) , a review

    Sābar Bonḍa – Cactus Pears (India, 2025)Director & Writer: Rohan KanawadeCast: Bhushan Manoj, Suraaj Suman, Jayshri Jagtap Set in Sangamner zilla in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra—”in the country of India, in the continent of Asia,” as one little girl in the film charmingly puts it—Sābar Bonḍa (Cactus Pears) is a tender, understated meditation on queer love Continue reading

  • Celebrating Gay Bombay

    Celebrating Gay Bombay

    Celebrating Gay Bombay: A New Chapter in September 2025 Every September, Gay Bombay (GB) comes alive with celebration, community, and creativity. 2025 is especially significant, marking both a revival after recent challenges and a fresh burst of energy for Mumbai’s iconic queer collective. The Heartbeat of GB: Anniversary & Talent Show This September, the 8th Continue reading