Upon Starvation
Upaasmaar
Synopsis
Vivek, a 30-something pickpocket in Pune, uses seduction as a distraction, pressing against men on crowded buses to steal and satisfy his desires. Detached, he exploits others’ hunger while suppressing his own. Meeting Kartik, a soft-spoken student seeking genuine intimacy, disrupts Vivek’s control. What begins as a hunt unravels into vulnerability, as Kartik’s tenderness challenges Vivek’s transactional world. The film blends the raw eroticism of Vivek’s encounters with the quiet, messy intimacy Kartik offers. As Vivek grapples with feelings he has long suppressed, the line between hunter and hunted blurs, leaving him to confront the cost of his transactional life.
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Upaasmaar (Upon Starvation) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-10
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38th Vancouver Queer Film Festival, Vancouver
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saurav Mahind
- Screenplay & Story
- Saurav Mahind, Tejas Shende
- Original Score
- Jayahari Kavalam
- Original Title
- Upaasmaar
- Spoken Languages
- Marathi
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Film and Television Institute of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saurav Mahind
Saurav Mahind, Tejas Shende
Jayahari Kavalam
Deepak Kumar
Department Leadership Roster
Saurav Mahind
Director
Saurav Mahind
Writer
Tejas Shende
Writer
Deepak Kumar
Editor
Madhurima Kamat
Production Design
Mehul Phillip
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upon Starvation
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What is Upon Starvation about?
Vivek, a 30-something pickpocket in Pune, uses seduction as a distraction, pressing against men on crowded buses to steal and satisfy his desires. Detached, he exploits others’ hunger while suppressing his own. Meeting Kartik, a soft-spoken student seeking genuine intimacy, disrupts Vivek’s control. What begins as a hunt unravels into vulnerability, as Kartik’s tenderness challenges Vivek’s transactional world. The film blends the raw eroticism of Vivek’s encounters with the quiet, messy intimacy Kartik offers. As Vivek grapples with feelings he has long suppressed, the line between hunter and hunted blurs, leaving him to confront the cost of his transactional life.
Who directed Upon Starvation?
Upon Starvation was directed by Saurav Mahind.
Who stars in Upon Starvation?
The principal cast of Upon Starvation includes Tushar Tengale, Dhairyasheel Pawar, Dhaniram Prajapati.
When was Upon Starvation released and how long is it?
Upon Starvation was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Upon Starvation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Upon Starvation was composed by Jayahari Kavalam.