My project focuses on the collective history as queer muslim and its existence in a culture where homophobia is copious but no one admits that it is a colonial legacy. Before the British colonised us, homosexuality was not a crime. They erased our queer narratives and criminalised our gender minorities. From the Mughal dynasty to Sufi poetry, our history is widespread with homoerotic references.

The narrative of video focuses on the collective history as queer Muslim and its existence in Pakistani culture. Shah Hussain, known as Madhu Lal Hussain; was born in 1539 A.D. in the Walled City of Lahore. He is a gem of Punjabi Sufi literature. he was special in his love for Madhu a Brahmin lad. His intense and intimate love drew strong criticism from his contemporary intellectuals and historians of his time. Using Shah Hussain’s verses as metaphor and mythology of his love with Madhu ; the video combines respective performances, verses of his poetry with rhythmic shots from their shrine. 

The video also questions my biases of my multiple identities as an Asian Pakistani Muslim queer and as an artist. I have used stills and moving images from my visits to united states where I had to deal with different kind of racism and Prejudices. In the project I have tried to portray that how prejudice burns in a profound and painful way, and creates divisions that threaten the strength of society in our globally interconnected world.