Like most people, my cinematic journey of filmmaker Satyajit Ray began with the first of his now immortal Apu trilogy, …
Sumitra Bhave – A Tribute
I first met Sumitra Bhave at the Hyderabad Filmotsav in 1986 when she presented her short film Bai (1985), a …
Upperstall’s Top 20 Indian Films
On July 7, 2020 our labour of love, Upperstall.com turned 20. Stating the obvious, it has been a stupendous journey …
Short Takes: 3 By Tourneur
Director Jacques Tourneur (1904-1977) will always be remembered for helming one of the greatest film noirs of all time, Out …
Das-Capital: Memories Of An Actor, An Assistant Director & A Son
As a child, I knew that my father was a cinematographer. When friends/relatives/acquaintances would ask me, “What exactly does your …
The Incessant Transformations In The Cinema Of Ritwik Ghatak
This article is in celebration of my teacher’s 95th birth anniversary, which falls today on November 4th, 2020. The earth …
One-on-One With Karishma Dev Dube
Karishma Dev Dube’s 16-minutes film, Bittu (2020), narrates a compelling story of friendship between two little girls, Bittu and Chand, …
Bhonsle: Interview With Devashish Makhija
Devashish Makhija’s Bhonsle (2018) starring Manoj Bajpayee in the title role is the riveting tale of a Mumbai policeman who has just …
Director’s Note: Unwell Borewell
To be honest, as I grounded my tripod and began filming, I had absolutely no idea what I was looking …
Going In Circles With Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray’s famous children’s film, Goopi Gyne Bagha Byne (1969), has a fascinating segment known as ‘Bhooter Naach’ or the Dance …