National award winning filmmaker Onir has unveiled the poster of his upcoming Hindi short film Tumhari Khushboo starring Barun Sobti and Shashi Bhushan, a visually impaired actor portraying a queer character bringing authenticity and sensitivity to the narrative. The film marks a rare moment in Indian cinema, with a visually impaired actor portraying a queer character. The film is written by Ravi Asrani and is produced by Impulse Mumbai a volunteer-based collective group that promotes awareness around Sexual Wellness (HIV/STIs), Mental Health, Substance Use, and Equity, Advocacy & Activism within the LGBTQIA+ community. The reveal offers a quiet yet evocative first look into a story that unfolds through silences, subtle gestures, and emotions that linger long after words fade.
Set in Mumbai, Tumhari Khushboo centres on Sunil, a visually impaired masseur, and Kamran, his sports-teacher client. The poster hints at a growing closeness between the two, while suggesting the presence of an unresolved past that could alter the course of their connection.
Notably, sharing his thoughts, Onir said, “This film is very special to me. It is my first time working on a story that brings together queerness and disability. The film drives a deeper message around safer sexual wellness and empathy. It is important to bring such stories to the fore that remind us that love, desire, and vulnerability belong to everyone.”
He added, “Shashi is a remarkable actor and a gifted musician, and his talent organically became part of the film during our workshops. Barun brings a striking depth to Kamran, a character who experiences love while also confronting his own internal prejudices.”
Talking about the movie, Bismaya Kumar Raulo - Program Manager of Impulse India, said, “At Impulse Mumbai, our work has always centred on creating safe, affirming spaces around sexual wellness, mental health, substance use, and equity within the LGBTQIA+ community. His Fragrance reflects those very values. It is a gentle yet powerful reminder that queer lives exist at many intersections, and that visibility, empathy, and honest storytelling are essential to building a more harmonious society.” Adding to that, Mihir Maher - An Impulse Mumbai Team Member said, “Impulse Mumbai does it again—bigger, bolder, and straight from the heart. Celebrating that every love is valid, the message champions acceptance, responsibility, and love as the ultimate goal.
Without revealing too much, the poster sets the tone for a film that reflects on love, desire, boundaries, and self-discovery, while celebrating inclusion and diversity with quiet grace.
