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Marathi Film 'Sabar Bonda' Explores Queer Lives in Rural India — man in white tank top standing beside woman in white tank top

Marathi Film 'Sabar Bonda' Explores Queer Lives in Rural IndiaCEFR A1

21 Oct 2025

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Adapted from Kanav Narayan Sahgal, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Ajin K S, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • 'Sabar Bonda' is a Marathi film.
  • It tells stories about queer people in rural India.
  • The film shows love and family.
  • It is different from many other films.
  • The film focuses on simple life, away from the city.
  • Many people like this film and it won awards.

Difficult words

  • film — A movie or a motion picture.
    films
  • story — A narrative about events or people.
    stories
  • queer — Relating to LGBTQ+ people.
  • love — A strong feeling of affection.
  • family — A group of people related by blood or marriage.
  • rural — Related to the countryside, not the city.
  • award — A prize for achievement.
    awards

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Discussion questions

  • What do you think of films about queer people?
  • Why do you think family is important in stories?
  • Have you seen any films that focus on rural life? What did you think?

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