--- title: "Shadowgraphy: Hire an Artist for Hand Shadow Storytelling - mytribe" description: "Looking for unique entertainment? Hire a professional Shadowgraphy artist for captivating hand shadow storytelling. Perfect for live or virtual events, our shadow play brings stories to life. Book an unforgettable show today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling last_updated: 2025-09-08 --- # Shadowgraphy (Hand Shadow Storytelling) in Bengaluru By [Prahlad Acharya](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada) · I perform hand shadow storytelling with my kids, using just our hands and a lamp to bring Indian myths and animal tales to life, both on stage and online. Typically ₹18-95K per show (estimate) ## Locations Travels across India; Virtual shows available ### Travels to - Travels for performances across Bengaluru (Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) - Travels for performances across Karnataka (Karnataka, Karnataka, India) - Travels for performances across India (India, India) Also available online. ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Virtual Studio Performance 30-minute live streamed show via Zoom or Teams featuring digital backgrounds and interactive guessing games. Typically ₹18-24K per show (estimate) #### Show Details * **Duration:** 30 minutes live performance. * **Platform:** Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams (1080p HD stream supported). * **Style:** "Hybrid Shadowgraphy" mixing traditional hand shadows with animated digital backgrounds (clouds, starry skies). * **Content:** Classic fables, animal kingdom sequences, and interactive "Guess the Shadow" segments. #### Production Setup * Performed from a professional home studio with controlled lighting. * High-quality audio feed and multi-camera angles. * Language options: English, Kannada, or Bilingual. ### Signature Live Stage Act 25-minute musical storytelling performance by a 2-3 person troupe, including professional screen and lighting setup. Typically ₹45-55K per performance (estimate) #### Performance Format * **Artists:** Lead artist Prahlad Acharya accompanied by supporting artists ("Shadow Siblings"). * **Duration:** 20 to 25 minutes. * **Themes:** Musical storytelling covering Spirit of India, Mythology, and Animal Kingdom. #### Equipment Provided * Professional Rear Projection Screen (approx. 8ft x 6ft or 10ft x 8ft). * Specialized high-intensity point-source lighting for sharp shadows. * Background music tracks (venue to provide sound system). #### Venue Requirements * **Total Darkness:** Venue must allow for 100% blackout near the stage area. * **Stage Space:** Minimum 12ft x 10ft clear space required. ### Customized Storytelling Show Bespoke 30-minute act featuring a dedicated 5-8 minute custom story for brands or weddings, including script and rehearsal. Typically ₹75-95K per commissioned act (estimate) #### Customization Scope * **Scripting:** Creation of a storyboard based on client brief (Company History or Love Story). * **Rehearsals:** 3-4 days of dedicated choreography to master custom shapes and logos. * **Audio:** Custom sound mixing to sync perfectly with the narrative. #### The Performance * **Warm-up:** Begins with 10-15 minutes of the Signature entertainment act. * **Finale:** 5-8 minute Custom Story culminating in a Client Logo, Monogram, or specific Message. * **Total Duration:** Approximately 25-30 minutes. * Includes full troupe presence and premium screen setup. ## About Shadowgraphy (Hand Shadow Storytelling) ### What I Do Art is a family thing for us. I’m Prahlad Acharya and with my kids, we bring Neralu - Belaku (Shadow - Light) to life using just hands, a lamp, and a screen. Our shadow stories aren’t just about cool shapes - we spin full tales, with moments that make you smile or wonder. ### How Our Shadow Play Works Hand shadow puppetry is all about using fingers and palms to turn darkness into living pictures. We go beyond simple animals or people, mixing them into interactive shadow storytelling that’s easy for anyone to follow. ### Types of Shows - Live events: We perform Indian mythology shadow play and animal tales at festivals, office parties, family gatherings, wherever you want the magic. - Virtual shadow show: If you’re not in Karnataka, we stream shows straight to your device. Good for connecting folks in different places. - Family shadow performance: It’s not just me - my son and daughter join in, so you get all three of us, each bringing our own style to the stories. ### Story Themes - Epic myths: Heroes, gods, and adventures - Classic kids’ tales: Panchatantra, animal fables - Creatures: Deer, cats, birds, all made from our hands Miss maaddhe nodtha iri (Don’t miss it, keep watching). We aren’t perfect, but every show is real, and the joy is always shared. ## Highlights Browse through Prahlad Acharya's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/featured) - ![With just our hands and a light, we create entire worlds. Here, you can see multiple hands from our family working together to bring a family of deer to life on the screen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ddb597b-a1cf-4c92-9ef5-abc173e206f5) - [Video: My son and daughter performing our Neralu - Belaku show at the Ballary Utsav. It is a blessing to share our hand shadow art with such a wonderful, large audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14a0bd48-b1e5-4631-a1be-498afae5b595) - [Video: We love telling stories from our Indian epics. This is a small piece we created for Janmashtami, showing Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill with our hands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16bf739a-a670-4166-bb36-e273c50fd64d) - [Video: Our hand shadow stories are perfect for children. We bring classic animal fables and Panchatantra tales to life in a way that is simple, fun, and engaging for all ages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/251a389c-d728-4b38-910d-7bff7661c660) - ![I am always grateful for the recognition our art receives. This award inspires me to continue pushing the boundaries of shadow storytelling and carry on our family tradition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5124ced4-c34d-46be-bd86-517f88b50586) - ![A quiet moment backstage with my son and daughter. Performing together as a family is the greatest joy of this journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c974299c-3a54-4e55-8535-59b5df51a579) ### [Live Festival & Event Performances](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/live-festival-event-performances) - [Video: The calm before the show at Kalyana Karnataka Utsava 2023. We are experienced in working with large event productions and technical teams to put on a seamless performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a31ea379-28f6-4391-9a7c-d2982c6df926) - ![An event poster from our performance for the Karnataka Security Services Association. We offer customized shadow play shows for corporate functions, team-building events, and appreciation days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9c6707a-c8a3-4aff-9a8a-fb03a3c2a4ef) - ![We were invited to perform our Magic & Shadow Play in Bidar. We enjoy traveling across Karnataka to share our art with local communities and encourage young artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/beaca7fb-9840-49fd-b37b-034c166e3108) ### [Mythological & Cultural Stories](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/mythological-cultural-stories) - [Video: A scene from our Janmashtami special, depicting Lord Krishna and the villagers of Vrindavan. Our mythological shadow plays are created with great care and devotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d44ab702-bd3d-4992-a130-758bffb9591d) - [Video: Our hand shadow greeting for the festival of Vishu. We can create custom visual stories and greetings for any festival or special occasion, available for both live and virtual events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45236b1f-1f3b-4147-90f4-53e3f72b780e) ### [Animal Fables & Kids' Tales](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/animal-fables-kids-tales) - [Video: Here I am on Chintu TV, presenting our weekly shadow story show, 'Neralina Aata'. We have created many episodes based on Panchatantra tales for young audiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3196cd3a-5ee5-404b-966c-a2d3e28ee800) ### [Our Family of Artists](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/shadowgraphy-hand-shadow-storytelling/our-family-of-artists) - ![This is how our magic is made. It takes multiple pairs of hands, working in perfect sync, to create complex scenes like this family of deer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ddb597b-a1cf-4c92-9ef5-abc173e206f5) ## Meet your expert [Prahlad Acharya](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada) ### My story Namaskara, I’m Prahlad Acharya. Magician, shadow artist, but first—son, husband, father. My art is a family thing. My wife, my kids Pooja and Pratheek (maybe you’ve seen us as Psychic Siblings or Shadow Siblings), we share the stage, share the joy. My maa, my gurus, friends—every show I do, I carry their blessings, their dāri dīpagaḷu (guiding lights). Performing is my way of honouring them, and sharing a bit of my heart with you. ### My work - **Magic, Hand Shadowplay, Ventriloquism, Mentalism**: I perform magic shows, Hand Shadowplay (Neralina Aata), ventriloquism, and mentalism—on stage, at home, online. - **Family Acts**: Psychic Siblings & Shadow Siblings: I often perform with my kids, Pooja and Pratheek. Our Psychic Siblings act brings a special energy. - **Hand Shadowplay Storytelling**: My Hand Shadowplay isn’t just shapes—it’s kathé (storytelling). We bring Panchatantra tales and social messages to life. - **Magic for All Events**: We’ve done shows at big festivals, private parties, corporate events, and even virtual magic shows. Every show is a sahayaatra (journey together). ## More services from Prahlad Acharya - [Magic & Variety Shows](https://mytribe.in/acharyaprahlada/magic-variety-shows) · ₹45K-2.3L per show (estimate) ## Book To book Prahlad Acharya, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Shadowgraphy%20(Hand%20Shadow%20Storytelling)%20by%20Prahlad%20Acharya.) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. Put it in the link as `https://wa.me/916360004054?text=`.