Sheer Qorma(2021)
Hindi30 mins
Sheer Qorma (2021) is a 30-minute Hindi film directed by Faraz Arif Ansari. Starring Shabana Azmi, Faraz Arif Ansari and Marijke deSouza. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Sheer Qorma stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Faraz Arif Ansari
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 June 2021
- Director
- Faraz Arif Ansari
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Two women fall in love, but their relationship challenges their family's traditions and beliefs. They must find the courage to be together despite social pressures. The story explores their journey for acceptance and belonging.
“Love beyond belief, family beyond tradition.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
30Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date18 June 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyacceptance
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
Shabana AzmiActor
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Faraz Arif AnsariDirector
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Marijke deSouzaCrew
→Divya DuttaActor
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J
Jitin GulatiActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Sheer Qorma' is a traditional South Asian dessert, symbolizing sweetness and celebration in queer love.
- It premiered at the Frameline Film Festival in San Francisco, one of the world's oldest LGBTQ+ film festivals.
- Actress Divya Dutta learned to play the harmonium for her role as a queer woman reconnecting with her past.
- The director, Faraz Arif Ansari, is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, bringing personal perspective to the story.
- It was partially funded through grants and international film bodies supporting LGBTQ+ narratives from South Asia.
- The film features a cameo by veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who has long advocated for LGBTQ+ rights in India.
- Its dialogue includes Urdu poetry, reflecting the cultural heritage of the characters and their emotional journeys.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Sheer Qorma
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