His Inner Sanctum

This photo shoot was created in Mumbai with the amazing Indian model Ujjwal Dhir exploring the concepts of identity, desire, emotion and the beauty of the male physique. Photography & Creative Direction by Rustom Mehta. A KALTBLUT exclusive.

Through photographic investigation, Rustom has explored ideas relating to gender and identity. With a BA (Hons) in Fashion Photography & an MA in Fashion Photography from London College Of Fashion, Rustom has been creating exciting work for industry professionals in Mumbai & London. His work has been featured in various fashion magazines, including Elle India, The Robb Report India, New Woman India, Rough UK, HUF Magazine, Vulkan Magazine, Flawless Magazine, Institute Magazine & Vogue Italia. His work has been displayed at the MA Fashion Photography show at Victoria House. Further, Rustom’s photographs have also been shown at the Strand Gallery, the Foyles Gallery & the Espacio Gallery as part of the Gay Photographers Network. In Mumbai, his work has been featured at The Focus Photography Festival as part of the Blow Up Bombay & Blind Boys Exhibit. Rustom looks to photographers like Mario Sorrenti, Lachlan Bailey, Nick Knight, Robert Mapplethorpe, Jean-Paul Goude, Martin Munkacsi and Helmet Newton as virtual mentors for his craft. Currently residing and photographing in Mumbai & London, Rustom continues to create articulate imagery that pushes boundaries and evokes reactions, just like he does!