In telling the story of two queer protagonists who settle for a marriage of convenience, Badhaai Do deftly handles myriad subjects — from celebrating queer love to championing adoption for same-sex couples. But to Bhumi Pednekar, the film is about equality above all else. “I would not say Badhaai Do is about lavender marriage. That is the film’s set-up. The movie is about two queer persons trying to live in a society that is not equal,” she begins.

A still from Badhaai Do