Upaj: Improvise
2013, English. Directed by Hoku Uchiyama.
"ALONE they're captivating, TOGETHER they're magic." - Allan Ulrich, Voice of Dance
This is the story of an unlikely friendship. 68 year old Kathak Master Pandit Das (North Indian classical dance) and 32 year old tap star Jason Samuels Smith come together in a unique East-meets-West dance collaboration that tours through India: ‘India Jazz Suites.’ As we follow their journey, we learn about their struggles to preserve their traditional heritage in today’s pop culture world.
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- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 2 March 2013
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Upaj: Improvise runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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Upaj: Improvise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Upaj: Improvise?
If you liked Upaj: Improvise, try 28 Up, Girl Rising, The Class of ‘92.
Who directed Upaj: Improvise?
Upaj: Improvise (2013) was directed by Hoku Uchiyama and stars Pandit Chitresh Das, Jason Samuels Smith.