Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Jim Sarbh on Sabar Bonda: ‘Didn’t want tragic ending’
The Marathi film Sabar Bonda, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, was screened at the SCREEN Film Club in Mumbai.
After the screening, actor and executive producer Jim Sarbh shared that he hoped the film wouldn't end in tragedy, as many LGBTQ stories do.
He appreciated the film's tender and non-condescending approach to the subject.
The director, Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, revealed that his own coming out story was very simple and supportive, which influenced the film's narrative.
Actors Bhushaan Manoj and Jayshri Jagtap discussed how they modeled their characters after Rohan's real-life family members.
The film was praised for its realistic and loving portrayal of LGBTQ relationships.
Sabar Bonda, a critically acclaimed Marathi film, was screened at the SCREEN Film Club in Mumbai.
Jim Sarbh, an executive producer, expressed his relief that the film did not end in tragedy, unlike many LGBTQ stories.
Director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade shared his anticlimactic coming out story, which influenced the film's narrative.
Actors Bhushaan Manoj and Jayshri Jagtap modeled their characters after Rohan's real-life family members.
The film was praised for its tender and non-condescending approach to homosexuality.
- Who
- Jim Sarbh, Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, Bhushaan Manoj, Jayshri Jagtap, Neeraj Churi
- What
- Screening and discussion of the Marathi film Sabar Bonda at the SCREEN Film Club
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai
- Why
- To discuss the film's themes, production, and impact, particularly its portrayal of LGBTQ stories
- Film
- Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears)
- Director
- Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
- Screening Location
- National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai
- Awards
- Grand Jury Prize Dramatic at Sundance Film Festival
- Release Date
- August 2024
- Producer
- Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media
- Executive Producer
- Jim Sarbh
- Actors
- Bhushaan Manoj, Jayshri Jagtap