Welcome to Rupiverso!
I’m Rupali—most people call me Rupi.
I created this space to share a little bit of who I am, what I believe in, and what I love to explore.
Rupiverso is where my love for storytelling through creativity blends with the joy of being involved in the social field with kids and families.
It’s a universe of imagination, connection, and care.
I’m happy you’re here!
A bit about me...
Sharing the story of my adoption
In March 2012, I was invited by
Mrs. Manorama Jafa – Secretary General of the Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC) and a dear family friend – to participate in the International Conference on Book Therapy in New Delhi by sharing the story of my adoption.
Early Years
I was born in New Delhi, India, and adopted at the age of one and a half by a German-Italian family.
Growing up in a household that blended Italian and German cultures nurtured in me an early appreciation for diversity and a deep curiosity about connecting with people from different backgrounds.
Our family moved frequently, living both in the south of Italy (Sicily) and the north (Turin and its surroundings), where most of my mother’s side of the family still resides.
Turin is a beautiful and historic city, best known for hosting the 2006 Winter Olympic Games.​
Experience in Canada
During high school, I had the opportunity to spend a year abroad in Canada, living in Bracebridge, a small town two hours north of Toronto, surrounded by wildlife and nature.
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It was a transformative year of discovery — both about myself and the world beyond my familiar surroundings.​
Filmmaking Studies
I pursued my passion for storytelling by studying Filmmaking at several film schools in Milan and Berlin, engaging in a range of creative initiatives.
I worked on various film sets, gaining experience behind the scenes as well as directing my own projects.​
Working as an Au Pair
​While living in Berlin, I also worked as an Au Pair for three different families, each with distinct backgrounds and children of varying ages and personalities.
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These experiences deepened my passion for working with children and families — a path I am excited to continue exploring.
My approach explained
PAUSE
UNDERSTAND
REFLECT
DISCUSS
Connecting
Every person is unique, and so is every family—with its own dynamics, rhythms, and culture.
It's important to pause, understand, reflect, and openly discuss how we can work together—as a team—to support the well-being of everyone involved.
Creating a safe and welcoming space, where each person feels seen, heard, and free to be themselves, is essential.
It becomes the foundation for growth, and helps each of us understand and choose the kind of person we want to be—and how we want to show up in this world.
Creating
I’ve always felt drawn to creativity—not just as a way to craft things, but as a way to understand the world and to make sense of what’s inside and around me.
I don’t see art forms as separate—film, drawing, design, writing… to me, they’re not different, but complementary.
Just think about filmmaking: sound, light, writing, movement—they all work together to create something greater.
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My work is often reflective, exploring themes of identity, mental health, and the ways we connect—with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
CREATIVITY
ART
STORYTELLING
IDENTITY
MENTAL HEALTH
CONNECTION
Crafting–
the best of both worlds
This is where everything comes together.
I blend my love for creativity with my experience with children and families to shape learning tools that feel personal and engaging.
Sometimes I design my own materials on Canva, other times I adapt existing ones—what matters most is finding what works best for each individual.
It’s about making learning feel meaningful, inclusive, playful, and a little magical.
MEANINGFUL
INCLUSIVE
PLAYFUL
MAGICAL
What meaningful learning means to me
Meaningful learning goes beyond memorizing facts or filling in blanks. It's about achieving practical, long-term goals that truly matter.
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To me, it looks something like this.
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Understanding what feels relevant to a child’s world—emotionally, culturally, or personally
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Connecting knowledge to real life, so they understand why something matters
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Sparking curiosity and critical thinking
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Inviting reflection and self-awareness
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Respecting each child’s individuality—their interests, pace, and unique way of learning​
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Meaningful learning happens when a child gets excited about something because they found their own way into it—maybe through a story, a drawing, or a question they asked.
That’s when learning becomes alive.