Onir's 'Tumhari Khushboo' Breaks Barriers: Queer Disability Stories Needed

• Filmmaker Onir's new short film 'Tumhari Khushboo' features visually impaired actor Shashi Bhushan as a queer character opposite Barun Sobti.
• Onir emphasizes the importance of representing queer characters with disabilities, an intersectionality often missing in cinema.
• The film, written by Ravi Asrani, is set in Mumbai and explores the bond between Sunil, a visually impaired masseur, and Kamran, a sports instructor.
• Shashi Bhushan portrays Sunil with dignity and independence, avoiding victimhood, showcasing his talent as an actor and musician.
• Shot over three months in Mumbai, the film utilized real locations, including a massage parlor with visually impaired masseurs and Bhushan's home.

Why It Matters: Onir's 'Tumhari Khushboo' champions inclusive storytelling by portraying queer characters with disabilities.