Sheer Qorma: Shabana Azmi, Swara Bhasker, Divya Dutta’s Film Creates a Hattrick at the India International Film Festival Boston
Directed by Faraz Arif Ansari, 'Sheer Qorma' is a story of belonging and acceptance, identity and family, and how it comes together under one roof, as resilient, queer Muslim women and non-binary characters of colour, choose to embrace love that exists beyond their personal beliefs and social moralities.
After bagging the Best Short Film award at the India Film Festival of Boston 2021, Swara Bhasker, Shabana Azmi, Divya Dutta’s Film Sheer Qorma has bagged two more awards. Shabana Azmi shared the news on social media, revealing that the film won the Best Director and Best Picture award, creating a hattrick win for the LGBTQ-themed film.
Take A Look At Her Tweet Below:
Congratulations, #Shabana Azmi has won another award at #India International Film Festival Boston! #Sheer Qorma also won Best Director & Best Picture :) Hattrick for Sheer Qorma :)
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) September 28, 2021
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