Badhaai Do

This Indian Hindi-language film starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar directly depicts a lavender marriage in contemporary India. The story follows Shardul, a gay policeman, and Sumi, a lesbian physical education teacher, who marry each other to satisfy family expectations and societal pressure.

The film explores how lavender marriages remain a reality in cultures where LGBTQ+ identities face stigmatization. It received critical acclaim and won six Filmfare Awards, including Best Film (Critics).