Indian Photo Festival 2023 – 'The Galaxy of Endless Possibilities' by Nishat Fatima

In 2023, Patruni Sastry was featured in photographer Nishat Fatima’s exhibition titled The Galaxy of Endless Possibilities at the Indian Photo Festival in Hyderabad. This exhibition aimed to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and societal perceptions by showcasing large-format portraits accompanied by audio narratives. Patruni's inclusion highlighted their journey as a drag artist and activist, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into their life and work .The Hindu+1Homegrown+1

'Do You See Us?' Exhibition by Gaysi Family (2023)

In September 2023, Gaysi Family curated Do You See Us?, a multimedia exhibition at 47-A Design Gallery in Mumbai, celebrating queer identities and experiences. Patruni contributed self-portraits like Side by Side and Drag Dad, challenging societal norms around gender and parenthood. These works depicted Patruni in drag alongside their cisgender female partner and holding their newborn, respectively, emphasizing the fusion of queerness with family life .Vogue India+2Homegrown+2platform-mag.com+2