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Biography

Upasak Mukherjee (Upa) is a renowned tabla virtuoso, film and media composer, and producer. Upa's musical journey started at the age of 6, under the guidance of his Tabla Guruji, Grammy nominated Pt. Subhen Chatterjee.

 

Having collaborated and performed with multiple Grammy artists such as Mike Block, Edward Perez, Claudio Ragazzi, Patrice Rushen, Berklee Indian Ensemble, etc, Upa brings a wealth of experience and artistry to the world of media scoring, production and performance.

 

While Upa is passionate about storytelling through films and is associated with many award winning projects, in his own music, Upa brings together musical languages from different parts of the world to express joy and togetherness.

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To get in touch, please reach out through the "Contact" page above

Upasak Mukherjee "Upa"

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Recent Works

Elijah

Festivals- 

 

  • Tasveer Film Festival, [Oscar Qualifying]

  • FSN Film Festival [Nominated for Best Original Score]

  • Phoenix Film Festival [2nd Place Donor’s Choice Audience Award]

  • The Massachusetts Independent Film Festival [Outstanding Achievement Award]

  • CUNY Film Festival [Best LGBTQIA+ Image Award]

  • QFest LGBTQ Film Festival

  • Coney Island Film Festival [Winner- Best Drama Short]

  • Frankly Film Festival [Best LGBT Short]

  • Huntington Beach Cultural Cinema Showcase- [Best Narrative Short Film Nominee]

  • Bedford International Film Festival [Best Short Award Winner]

  • Phoenix Rising International Film Festival [Best Black and Ethnic Minorities Film Nominee]

  • Tampa Bay Transgender Film Festival 

  • South Asian International Film Festival Florida (SAIFFF)

  • Chennai Rainbow Film Festival

  • Nyack International Film Festival

  • FascinAsian Film Festival 

  • Muskoka Queer Film Festival (MQFF) 

  • Newark LGBTQ Film Festival 

  • QUEER EXPRESSION FILM FEST

  • South Asian Film Festival of Montreal

  • Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

  • DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon

  • Wicked Queer: Boston's LGBTQ+ Film Festival 

  • Durango Independent Film Festival

  • Buenos Aires International Film Festival

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Radical Claws

Festivals-

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  • ​ Alternative Film Festival 2025​ [Best Student Animation, USA, Winner]

  • ​Couch Film Festival 2025 [Best Short, 1-5min, Nominee]

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Saccharine Wonderland & Forces That Make Me Shiver

Festivals-

​- Chicago Underground Film Festival, 2025
- Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Festival, 2025

 

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