Writer and director Rohan Kanawade joins Borrowing Tape to discuss his film Cactus Pears [Sabar Bonda]. Rohan shares how personal grief inspired a story centered on hope, positive queer representation, and authentic intimacy over tragedy.


IN THIS EPISODE:

• Narrative Shift: Transforming personal grief into a story of joy and hope

• Stereotypes in Indian Cinema: Why Rohan rejects trauma-centric coming-out tropes

• Crafting Intimacy: Using silence and authentic locations

• Production Challenges: Sourcing real cactus pears and filming on location in Gujarat


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Interviewer: Shaurya Thapa


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